Robert Joseph Helmer's Obituary
Robert J. Â"BobÂ" Helmer was born Oct. 6, 1925 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He passed away Oct. 7, 2003. Bob married Marion Fiffles, his beloved wife of 57 years, Oct. 27, 1946. He is survived by Marion, three children, Linda (Mike) Adrianse of Des Moines, Iowa, Nicholas of Tacoma and Robert Jr. of Kelso. Bob has 9 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.Bob was a naval veteran of WWII, serving in the So. Pacific (1942-1945). He owned Helmers Auto Parts in Seattle from 1972 until his retirement in 1998. He was a past-president of the Lakewood Lions, past Worshipful Master of State Lodge #68 F&AM. Bob was also a member of the Elks Lodge #174. He was an avid golfer and a fan of both the Mariners and Seahawks. Bob was a kind, generous, fun loving man, loved and respected by all who knew him.Visitation will be Friday, Oct. 10, 2003 from 9:00am until noon with a graveside service following at 12:30pm at Mt. View Memorial Park.
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