Robert Lewis “Bob” Mickelson, 81, a resident of Sedro-Woolley, passed away at his home, surrounded by his family, on Tuesday, January 29, 2013.
He was born on April 12, 1931 in Camas, Washington, the son of Leonard & Margaret (Vandemarr) Mickelson. He was raised and attended school in Vancouver, graduating from Vancouver High School with the class of 1949 and then graduated from Clark Junior College with a Associates Degree. Bob later served as an apprentice with Bob Woerner, a landscape Architect.
Bob worked as a landscape contractor for many years. He was united in marriage to Phyllis Googins in Camas, Washington on October 6, 1950.
Bob & Phyllis were very active in the Covenant Church, traveling extensively as missionaries for the church.
Bob is survived by his wife of 62 years, Phyllis at the family home; his children, Ann Jeffries (Jeff), Wendy Sekora (Jack), Jill Tyler (Steve), and Garth Mickelson (Vicki); his sister, Mildred Byers; his brother, Bill Mickelson; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews and his beloved pets, Dooley, Jo, Patrick & Buddy.. He was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, Meaghan Mulligan and a sister, Ruth Mattson.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, February 9, 2013 at 2:00 PM at the Community Covenant Church in Clear Lake with Pastor Tim Hedberg officiating.
Memorials are suggested to Hospice of the Northwest or the Cancer Care Center at Skagit Valley Hospital. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Lemley Chapel, Sedro-Woolley.
I was so sorry to hear of Bobs passing. My thoughts and prayers go out to all the family.We will all miss you. Your class mate Bob Cardon
My overwhelming memory of Bob is that he always, always, always had a smile, a greeting, a cheery encouragement. He enriched us all.
May our Dear Lord Bless your family at this time. I went to Odgen Meadows High School until it burned
down….the summer of l948…we were all brought together at VHS for our graduation of l949. I am sorry
but I do not remember Bob. I am sure he was a very special guy. May God Be With Your family at this
time. Jackie Hall
I am so sorry about Bob’s death. We both attended Fort Vancouver together and was in the huge graduation class that year.
I remember his wonderful voice. As I recall, he sang tenor.
Haven’t had contact with many from our class but wanted his family to know I’m saying very special prayers for them.
It would be difficult not to remember Bob. His personality was so nice
With love and prayers to all of his family..
I mainly remember Bob from Shumway as I went back to Montana my Sophomore year. I remember
he and my late husband. Ben Bailiff, singing in the choir and quintet. Since I seem to save everything I had a
45 made into a DVD for his children of the Quintet.
My condolences to the family.
Jeanine
I remember what a great person Bob was even though I only attended VHS for 2 years and graduated with him.
I’ve also seen him at some reunions since then.
My thoughts and prayers are with the family at this difficult time.
Bob was a great friend to all a our high school VHS. I haven’t had any contact with Bob after graduation but I remember him will in school. Bob was the kind of person that you liked as soon as you met him. Bob will be missed by all.
God Bless Bob and his family
Bob was such a joy to have as a classmate, from grade school at Washington thru the Class of 49 at Vancouver High, He was always ready with a very nice smile and good laugh. We are so sorry for your loss, but Bob is free of pain and suffering now.
With our deepest sympathy to the whole family
Bob & I were in several classes together at VHS and both were proud members of the “49’ers”.
We were not friends after school but I always thought of him as a good guy.
sent away too soon. so sorry
Sorry to hear about Bob.
Bob hjad such a beautiful voice
Although our paths parted after our High School graduation 64 years ago, Bob is a man whose pure character and good will have kept his memory keenly alive in my mind. The ending of such a long and good life, surrounded by those he loved, is cause for heartfelt celebration. My recollections of Bob convince me it’s how he would want it.
I (Frank) had the privelege of speaking with Bob the week before he passed, and we shared some memories of our time spent at Shumway Jr. High. We played football together and also sang in the choir, which was led by Miss Partipillo – one of our favorite teachers!
It’s comforting to know that Bob is now at peace, and free from suffering. We send our thoughts and prayers to his wonderful family.
You will be misses by your great family and all of those that were close to you in you life’s journey. Blessings
Phyl, Jill, Wendy and all family members,
I am so glad I got chances to visit with Bob at Reunions and sat with he and Bill at a fairly
recent luncheon. We were two of the many Bobs in the class of 49 and have been good
friends for a long time. I will miss his humor and friendship.
Wendy and Jack,
Cliff and I are so sorry for your loss. Your family is and always will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Love you!
Cliff and Terri Hodgins
The picture you chose seems to capture the loving and capricous spirit whom I know will be forever telling his jokes in heaven. Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers. Love you all!
Bob was a special classmate of mine, and will be missed by all of his classmates of the class of 49.
All were thrilled to see him at our last Reunion, with daughter, Jill, and again at a recent aa49er guys luncheon, with brother Bill.
Our thoughts and prayers are will his entire family.
Bob was a classmate of mine, and was a wonderful, nice man that will be missed by alll his classmates of the class of 49. . .we are all so appreciative of his presence with his daughter Jill, at our last Reunion. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family at this time.
Bob was a special member of the Class of 49, Vancouver High School. He will be remembered for his beautiful, tenor voice. Yes, his voice was of a gentle man, and a spirited sense of humor. He will be sorely missed by all who knew him.
PHYLLIS, ANN, WENDY, JILL, GARTH & FAMILY,
WE ARE SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT BOB.
BUT WE ARE GLAD WE GOT TO SEE BOB & PHYLLIS IN APRIL.
YOUR FAMILY IS VERY SPECIAL TO SCOTT.
MAY YOUR MEMORIES GET YOU ALL THROUGH THIS DIFFICULT TIME.
PLEASE KNOW THAT YOUR FAMILY HAS BEEN & WILL CONTINUE TO BE IN OUR THOUGHTS & PRAYERS.
SCOTT SUSAN JUSTIN AARON & ETHAN
I am going to copy this obit and put it on Bob’s final page in our VHS Class of 49 scrapbook. He will be greatly missed. We will all be keeping the family in our thoughts and prayers.
So sorry for your loss, Wendy and Jack, and family! Jason and I are keeping you in our thoughts!