Robert L. Gartner's Obituary
Robert L. Gartner, 74, passed away on January 19, 2015. He was affectionately known as Bob by all those who knew and loved him. He was born to Herbert and Stephania Gartner on August 26, 1940 in Tacoma, WA. He graduated from Lincoln High School in 1958 and attended the University of Puget Sound. He was a Meat Cutter for 40 years and after retirement found his calling delivering flowers for Puyallup Buds and Blooms. He was a sports enthusiast all of his life - playing baseball, golf, and bowling on many teams in the Tacoma area.
He is survived by his daughter, K.C. Martinson (Gary) of Puyallup, his granddaughter Erica Walvoord of Seattle, and grandson Sean Sawyer (Jackie) of Puyallup, and 5 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his sisters; Jan Warren (EJ) of Lakewood, Judi Lampe (Dean) of Lacey, and sister-in-law Jean Gartner of Lacey. He also is survived by nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends who will miss him dearly. He was preceded in death by his Mom and Dad, brother Herb Gartner, and his son Eric Gartner.
Since Bob was an avid Seahawk 12 fan, please come dressed in your favorite Seahawk apparel.
Services to be Wednesday, January 28 at 1:00 pm in the Aspen Chapel at Mountain View Memorial Park.
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