Robert Christian Simonton
November 24, 1931 - December 13, 2008
Obituary
Robert C. Simonton
Nov. 24, 1931-Dec. 13, 2008
Robert C. Bob Simonton, 77, of Tukwila, Wash., died Saturday, Dec. 13, 2008, at his home.
Graveside funeral services will be conducted at 3:00 p.m. Friday, January 23, 2009 at the Tahoma National Cemetery, 18600 S.E. 240th St., Kent, Wash.
Mr. Simonton was born Nov. 24, 1931, in Pendleton to William T. and Frances A. Ross Simonton. He was raised and educated in Pendleton, graduating from Pendleton High School with the Class of 1951. After his graduation he entered the Navy and served his country. He married Joanne.
He worked for a time for the U.S. Gypsum Mill in Pilot Rock and later moved to Mercer Island, Wash., to work with his brother-in-law doing carpenter work.
He greatly enjoyed boating, crabbing, and the beach but mostly loved spending time with his family.
Mr. Simonton is survived by his wife, Joanne Simonton; children Mark Simonton, Dianne Nowak and Pamela Kralman; brother Benjamin ‘Ben’ Simonton; eight grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and three brothers.
Memorials may be directed to the Valley Communication Center for 911 for the Tukwila Fire Department, 27519 – 108th Avenue SE, Kent, WA 98030 or by calling 253-372-1300.
Arrangements entrusted to Bonney-Watson Washington Memorial, SeaTac, Wash.
Please sign the online memorial guestbook at www.bonneywatson.com.
Still Miss U Dad.
Hello again, Please NOTE that the service will be at 3:00pm on January 23. Not the before mentioned. Thank you Dianne
joanne just to let you know i will always rememer bob and his great sense of humor and laughter that he brought to me and his great friendship my thoughts are with you and your family kay
Thank you all for your thoughts and prayers. There is a new Date for the service on January 23 AT 4pm.
Dear Family of Robert Simonton,
I am sorry about the loss of your loved one. Words cannot describe feelings in a time like this. Many have found comfort in the Bible’s promises of seeing our past loved ones again such as at John 5 verses 28 and 29. Take care of yourselves and keep memories of your past loved one close.
The last time I saw Bob and Joanne
was at our class reunion in 2005.
I was sitting at the same table and
we had a great visit. He always had a smile on his face. He was a
great person.
Bob was a good sport, fun to have around and a true blue guy. We are going to miss him.
Joanne, Ben and the rest of Bob’s Family you have my sincere condolence for the loss of a fine man who provided great service to his country
Aunt Joanne and kids,
Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. we are with you in spirit.
Love, Rick, Kelly, Curtis, & Kyle
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
LOT’S OF FUN AND LAUGHS WITH YOU LITTLE BUDDY. WILL MISS FISHING, CAMPING, CRABBING, TRAVELING, AND PLAYING MEXICAN TRAIN. I WILL MISS YJOU BUT WILL NOT FORGET YOU. YOUR BUDDY DUANE
Missing you Dad, on this day that would have been your 83rd Birthday. In honor of your Birthday I celebrated with a trip to the Disney Store where I was lucky enough to get to unlock the door and receive a Key to the Kingdom. I bought a Snow man in remembrance of you and the wonderful time in life we had. THanks Dad
He Loved his family!
Still Miss you much Dad ! Wish you where here.