Robert Givens
July 2, 1925 - January 20, 2009
Obituary
Robert Bob Givens, beloved husband of the late Carol Givens, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Tuesday, January 20, 2009 at the Exeter House in Seattle. He was born on July 2, 1925 to Anthony and Bertha Givens in New Orleans, Louisiana. Bob retired from Boeing Company in 1993. He was married for 41 years to his beloved late wife Carol Givens. Together they had journeyed through life blessed with relatives and friends, particularly the Liems’ families and the Eidinger family. Bob and Carol had traveled to and had fond memories of many countries. Bob is survived by daughter Sylvia Givens from a previous marriage and granddaughter Gabrielle, both of Columbus, Ohio, cousins in Louisiana and Seattle, his adopted in heart brother and best friend Robby Liem Marietta, nephew Brian Liem, niece Andrea Liem and his adopted in heart daughter Esther Ervin Honolulu.
Family and friends are invited to a Memorial Service for Bob on Friday, February 6, 2009 at 1:00 p.m. at
the St. James Cathedral, 804 9th Avenue, Seattle, WA 98104. In Lieu of flowers, memorials
may be sent to the Wing Luke Museum, 719 S. King Street, Seattle, WA 98104.
Uncle Bob and Aunty Carol are wonderful souls. And being around them, during their short presence here on earth, is probably a glimpse of what it will be like to live eternally in the light of His glory. Thank you Uncle Bob and Aunty Carol. For loving so many of us whom you were not, by blood or duty, obligated to love. But you did so, wholeheartedly. And we love you back.
I swear the Old Lord broke the mold after Bob was born. What a remarkable man, truly one of a kind. I can honestly say I’ve never met a man of Bob’s caliber. I will miss him. Thanks for all of the great memories.
Bob was an inspiration to me. he was a great co-worker and was all way’s willing to help and educate all of us around him. I thank Bob for being in my memories and that i could say, there are no better people in life than Bob Given’s. All my best and God bless Bob, his family and all those who loved him.
A true gentleman and quite the character. He was loved by many and was a pleasure to work with for so many years.
kind, inteligent and gental
A person you want to keep in your life the first time you met.
I was very sadden to hear of Robert’s passing. I will truly miss him, he was a wonderful person in every way.
It was always a pleasure to see Bob at the front desk on his scheduled Wednesday volunteer hours at the Wing Luke Asian Museum. He brightened my day! Always a joy to hear his stories and inquiries. I will always remember Carol and Bob very fondly.
My prayers and thoughts go out to the family and friends of Bob. I knew him while he was working for Boeing. He was a very positive person, and always had a smile, and was happy. It was my pleasure to know and talk with him. May he rest in peace.
While we can no longer laugh and share hugs with Bob & Carol on this earthly path, it is clear that their influence will be a part of this earthly plane for a long, long time. It is wonderful that they are now united in Heaven. How blessed I am to have met them and to have shared in their many kindnesses.