Larry Robert “Bob” Stave, 81, a resident of Sedro-Woolley, passed away on Saturday, January 5, 2013 surrounded by his loving family at Harborview Medical Center from complications of a fall.
Bob was born on November 5, 1931 in Sedro-Woolley the son of Larry and Lillian (Hyldahl) Stave.
He was united in marriage to Jolane Steigleder on March 25, 1983 in Hawaii at the Fern Grotto.
Robert graduated from Sedro-Woolley High School in 1949 and later from Washington State University in 1953 with a degree in business. He remained a loyal “Coug” fan throughout his life. He worked for Shell Oil for ten years, Roseburg Lumber for 18 years, ran a mini-storage business in Gig Harbor for 11 years. He retired in 2002, and returned to his beloved Sedro-Woolley and has lived the last 5 years at Country Meadow Village.
Mr. Stave’s hobbies included golf, softball, shuffleboard, watching TV, and watching horse racing. He owned a racehorse called “Oh Molly” with Bob Wilson. “Oh Molly” won Oregon Mare of the year. He was a life member of the Anacortes Elks Lodge 1204.
Bob was preceded in death by his parents, Lillian and Larry Stave, his siblings, Dorothy Greeley, Evelyn Sizemore, Andrea Henry, and John Stave.
He is survived by his wife, Jolane; three step-children and their spouses, Brad & Trinette Steigleder, Janice Steigleder and her husband Maurice Mitchell and Phil & Terrie Steigleder; 6 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; 2 nephews, Jim (Mary) Hickman & Chuck (Stephanie) Henry; 4 nieces, Judy (Rick) Heier, Lori (Nigel) Lewis, Sheri (Dan) Anderson & Lea Hickman and numerous cousins, and great nieces and nephews. Memorials are suggested to the Alzheimer’s Association or a charity of your choice.
Funeral Services will be held at 10:00AM on Saturday, January 12, 2013 at Lemley Chapel in Sedro-Woolley with his cousin, Pastor Douglas Stave officiating. A Graveside Committal Service will be at the Sedro-Woolley Union Cemetery on Monday, January 14, 2013 at 1:00 PM. Visitation will be available at Lemley Chapel on Wednesday thru Friday from 9am to 5 pm.
Uncle Bob, our hearts are so full of sadness at your passing. We looked so forward to many more years at the Sport’s Keg together, as well as Seahawks games and WSU and Husky Apple Cup Games on TV. We know that the COUGS gave it their all this year for you, BOB. How much you enjoyed that win!!!!!!!!!
We will miss our Sunday calls from Arizona to let you know we cared and to keep up on your health challenges.
We look forward to our meeting on the other side, so you can share HEAVEN with us.
You always had that sheepish grin on your face and told us we did too much when we would help you with trips to the doctor’s, picking up medicine, or buying that lottery ticket that was never a winner, but it was our privilege to help someone we loved so much. Thanks for the memories, Bob–We treasure them all.
Love,
Jim and Mary
Bob will long be remembered for his quick wit, always a smile on his face, his love of sports, and his constant pride of being a SWHS Cub, and of course, being a WS Cougar! You’ve never enjoyed an “Apple Cup” game fully, unless seated with Bob, especially if the Cougs were ahead. He was a great long-time friend, the best buddy, and also was Godfather and name-sake to our son. Bob, we will miss you dearly, good friend. With love from Dick, Lou & Bob.
Rest In Peace Bob! We’ll take good care of Jolane for you my good and faithful Coug friend. GO COUGS!