Robert V. Absten's Obituary
Robert Absten
Robert V. Absten, age 84, of Tacoma, WA, went to be with his Lord on February 8, 2012 after a year-long battle with cancer. Born in Roy, WA, he entered the Navy at age 17, serving his country on the U.S.S. McDermott. He met his loving wife, Marybelle, during his service career, and soon they were wed and made their home in Tacoma, WA. Bob retired from the Burlington Northern Railroad in 1990. He started his 45-year career at the famed Milwaukee Railroad. Bob is survived by his wife of 59 years, Marybelle, two sons, Robert M. (Juli) and Richard E. (Cindi), his daughter Janette Marie, 6 grandchildren, and 2 great-grandchildren. The celebration of life service will be held at Mountain View Funeral Home in Lakewood, WA on Thursday, February 16, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. Donations may be made to Life Christian Academy.
Arrangements by Mountain View Funeral Home.
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