Robert C. Riggle
September 7, 1943 - February 22, 2011
Obituary
Robert ‘Bob’ C Riggle, DVM
Died February 22, 2011 at the age of 67. Bob was born in Seattle on September 7, 1943. Bob’s many friends and family love and miss him. Father of Paul Riggle and Amy Shamah and her husband CB Shamah; grandfather of Lukas and Calla Shamah; brother of Jim Riggle and Laurie Dressler. He was preceded in death by parents Robert and Jean Riggle. Bob is a graduate of Lincoln High School Class of 1961. He received his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from UC Davis. He was a veteran of the US Air Force. He practiced as an equine veterinarian from the Sammamish Plateau for 20 years, later practicing veterinary medicine in various capacities in Washington State, most recently as a relief veterinarian for the City of Seattle. Throughout his life his diverse interests included horseback riding, playing music, airplane piloting, polo, sailing and travel. Bob’s thoughtful and deliberate approach to life and his compassionate and humble nature will be missed by friends and family. He will be remembered for his adventurous spirit and the joy he found in life. Rememberances can be made to Operation Nightwatch or the Seattle Animal Shelter. There will be a viewing Monday, March 7th from 9am to 3pm at Wiggen & Sons. 2003 NW 57th St. Seattle, WA 98107. A celebration of life will be held on Monday, Martch 7th at 3pm at the Corinthian Yacht Club. 7755 Seaview Ave NW, Pier V Seattle 98117.
Bob…you will be missed more than you can possibly imagine..and Phyllis too…
You took me out on the water for over a decqde and taught me the love of the sea..cruising and especially racing…
I will always cherish our friendship and the wonderful ability to be great teammates on the water which we all love..God bless your wonderful compassionate soul..you will be sorely missed…and always be remembered…Rita
My fondest memory of Bob was when he said he and his dear friend, Phyliss were soul mates. His last visit to Seattle, Bob was getting ready to head out to aventure the blue waters. His excitement and sense of being were very spirited. My friend of a short time will be missed in body. My friend of a short time is with his soulmate forever and ever. His person being will never be forgotten. I wish I could have known him sooner, however the important thing is that I did meet Bob on a few occssions and Every kind word that has been spoken for so many, are near not enough. May you watch over those loved.
The 14 years that I knew you, bob, changed my life. Not a day goes by that I don’t think of you and miss you.
Meow gives you a little head butt as well, as she thought you were some kind of wonderful as well!
Cead mille failte,
Celti
So sorry for your loss, Amy and Paul. Our family will always remember Dr. Bob for the kindness and calm with which he attended to our animals on the Pine Lake plateau. Glad to have shared a community and a time with him. -The Borgersen Family
The City of Seattle will be forever grateful for Dr. Riggle’s work on behalf of Seattle’s animals. The employees he worked with, and the citizens he worked for, have suffered a terrible loss. He will always be remembered with great fondness and appreciation.
We’ve heard alot about Bob’s adventuresome spirit and his ability as a sailor. But he also volunteered for Operation Nightwatch, serving homeless people in Seattle, for more than a decade.
That sort of dedication and compassion are qualities that we all hope to be remembered for – making an impact by easing the suffering of others.
Thank you for the opportunity to show another side to of a wonderful man. His loss is felt by so many.
Operation Nightwatch
PO Box 21181
Seattle, WA 98111
I served with Lt. Robert Riggle while stationed in Kunsan AB south Korea between 1967 and 1968. I was assigned as the public health sgt. and shared an office the the Lt. and a Vet Tech. The Lt was one of the few officers who did his job well but was not affected by rank. He even allowed me to photograph a spaying operation he had to preform. Although late I know pass on my condolences.