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David Lidren uploaded photo(s)
Tuesday, May 30, 2023
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Bob's favorite corner on board Captain Jeff's boat "The Advantage" Westport, WA.
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Dr. Mistyjean Brown Posted May 30, 2023 at 10:43 PM
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David Lidren uploaded photo(s)
Tuesday, May 30, 2023
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A rare, endless fog rainbow Bob got to witness while Salmon fishing
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David Lidren uploaded photo(s)
Tuesday, May 30, 2023
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Our family will truly miss Bob and will always cherish the times we spent together.
It was over a dozen years ago that I (Dave) started fishing together with Bob and (papa) Kerry; a few years later Matthew, who could just barely hold a rod, and Anne Marie joined in the annual fishing trip fun to Westport, WA. Our son Matthew and Bob took to each other instantly and seemed to talk to each other about whatever came up for hours.
Bob was always a trooper - getting up at 4 AM to go for 10 hour days of fishing, never complaining and just happy to be out on the water doing what he loved so much. Me and Bob joked about him needing a little hoist into the big truck then onto the boat to his usual lucky spot in the back corner. A great place to sport one of his finely wrapped fishing rods too! While on board Bob seemed to enjoy reflecting on life and of course telling fishing stories. He always participated in the catch, even while the captain was yelling "your beeping Bob!" At the end of our long days we all enjoyed dinners, put together by Dixie (and with some of the fresh catch of the day) while sitting in the cabin yard watching the local deer pass through.
Each year, after the 3 days of fishing, we looked forward to sharing our great tales with Karen on the front porch of their home and deciding who had the caught biggest Salmon this time.
Matthew has taken this loss deeply - he has truly looked up to Bob for as long as he really can remember. He wanted to be sure and share that what he would miss most about Bob "was the way he shared his knowledge with me and the fun way he had of explaining things with such good spirit."
"Your only young once but you can be immature forever" said the plaque on the wall at the fishing cabin - Bob loved that saying and we loved him!
Our friend will be dearly missed, with fond memories and our sincere condolences,
David, Anne Marie and Matthew Lidren
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David Lidren posted a condolence
Tuesday, May 30, 2023
Our family will truly miss Bob and will always cherish the times we spent together.
It was over a dozen years ago that I (Dave) started fishing together with Bob and (papa) Kerry; a few years later Matthew, who could just barely hold a rod, and Anne Marie joined in the annual fishing trip fun to Westport, WA. Our son Matthew and Bob took to each other instantly and seemed to talk to each other about whatever came up for hours.
Bob was always a trooper - getting up at 4 AM to go for 10 hour days of fishing, never complaining and just happy to be out on the water doing what he loved so much. Me and Bob joked about him needing a little hoist into the big truck then onto the boat to his usual lucky spot in the back corner. A great place to sport one of his finely wrapped fishing rods too! While on board Bob seemed to enjoy reflecting on life and of course telling fishing stories. He always participated in the catch, even while the captain was yelling "your beeping Bob!" At the end of our long days we all enjoyed dinners, put together by Dixie (and with some of the fresh catch of the day) while sitting in the cabin yard watching the local deer pass through.
Each year, after the 3 days of fishing, we looked forward to sharing our great tales with Karen on the front porch of their home and deciding who had the caught biggest Salmon this time.
Matthew has taken this loss deeply - he has truly looked up to Bob for as long as he really can remember. He wanted to be sure and share that what he would miss most about Bob "was the way he shared his knowledge with me and the fun way he had of explaining things with such good spirit."
"You're only young once, but you can be immature forever" said the plaque on the wall at the fishing cabin - Bob loved that saying and we loved him!
Our friend will be dearly missed, with fond memories and our sincere condolences,
David, Anne Marie and Matthew Lidren
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Dr. Mistyjean Brown uploaded photo(s)
Monday, May 29, 2023
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Dad in Navy Uniform....
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Dr. Mistyjean Brown uploaded photo(s)
Monday, May 29, 2023
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Dad Graduation
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Dr. Mistyjean Brown uploaded photo(s)
Monday, May 29, 2023
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Dad, Wesley and George
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Dr. Mistyjean Brown uploaded photo(s)
Monday, May 29, 2023
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Dad Step-daughter
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Dr. Mistyjean Brown uploaded photo(s)
Monday, May 29, 2023
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Dad baby pictures
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Dr. Mistyjean Brown uploaded photo(s)
Monday, May 29, 2023
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Dad Graduation picture
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Dr. Mistyjean Brown uploaded photo(s)
Monday, May 29, 2023
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Dad and Stepson Mark Wikander
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Dr. Mistyjean Brown uploaded photo(s)
Monday, May 29, 2023
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Brian Pearson (grandson)
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Dr. Mistyjean Brown uploaded photo(s)
Monday, May 29, 2023
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Dad and Uncle Mike
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Karen Balcombe uploaded photo(s)
Monday, May 29, 2023
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Robert Balcombe as kid
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Mistyjean Brown uploaded photo(s)
Monday, May 29, 2023
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Dr. Mistyjean Brown uploaded photo(s)
Monday, May 29, 2023
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Dr. Mistyjean Brown uploaded photo(s)
Monday, May 29, 2023
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Dad and Uncle Mike
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Lorna Grube posted a condolence
Monday, May 29, 2023
Missing another Garden City kid member. Robert will be missed. Nobody could tell stories like Robert. Condolences to his family. ♥️
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Dr. Mistyjean Brown posted a symbolic gesture
Monday, May 29, 2023
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"America was built on courage, on imagination and an unbeatable determination to do the job at hand." – Harry S. Truman
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Erica Fredrickson Fredrickson uploaded photo(s)
Sunday, May 28, 2023
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Thanks for being my Dad! I love & miss you. Give our other loved ones a hug for me mister. I wrote you an acrostic poem.
Dad
Attitude
Devoted
Rods & reels for life
Others first
Beautiful man
Everlasting love
Resting in peace now
Talented
Butch to many
Always humble
Loving person
Catching fish or fish tales
Old fisherman to the core
My dad
Bs with the best
Easy going
Love you always,
your daughter Erica XOXO
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Kerry Hansen posted a condolence
Friday, May 26, 2023
Bob was my Best friend. We were both Navy Vets and Custom Fishing Rod builders. We met about 1980 at a Custom Rod Makers Seminar in Woodland, WA at the Lamiglas factory. Karen his wife and he attended each year as I did and it was always a memorable meeting. we talked about Fishing Rod building and gave presentations on how to do various Rod Building tasks to new and old builders. Bob and I made many fishing trips out of West Port, WA for Salmon or Rock Cod. It was never a dull trip. Bob loved making and repairing fishing rods and was very good at repairing Fishing reels. My Grandson Matthew Idolized Bob. You would never meet a more generous kind hearted good listener soul as Bob. Karen and Bob were a great team. I am going to truely miss his kind happy words.
Kerry Hansen
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Rosalind Nevitt posted a condolence
Tuesday, May 23, 2023
I met Bob through my husband Rich Nevitt who was a lifelong friend. There are so many memories but what stands out for me is that he was just a plain good guy. Which is rare these days. And the mayonnaise sandwich with a little bit of tuna that he made for me once. Let’s just say it was memorable.
He will be missed.
Rosalind Nevitt
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Karen Balcombe uploaded photo(s)
Friday, May 19, 2023
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Bob loved life and enjoyed nature he looked forward to visits from family and friends sharing stories of the past but fishing was his favorite thing to talk about and do.
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Wesley Merritt uploaded photo(s)
Friday, May 19, 2023
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I’ll miss our adventures to the track and out fishing you ol grumpy man but will relieve our memories till we meet again you will be missed grea
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Rick Rauenhorst posted a condolence
Wednesday, May 17, 2023
The loss of a parent is never easy. Unexpected loss is especially hard. I’ve been there, I know the shock, disbelief, grief, pain, and sadness. Be strong, take care of yourself and family, trust that things will be OK. Keep on keeping on.
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Karen Balcombe posted a symbolic gesture
Tuesday, May 16, 2023
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Karen Balcombe lit a candle
Tuesday, May 16, 2023
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Karen Balcombe uploaded photo(s)
Tuesday, May 16, 2023
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Bob (Good Wraps Bob) building a Rod at a Seminar, something he loved to spend time doing
Love you and miss you Bobbie
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Dr. Mistyjean Brown posted a symbolic gesture
Tuesday, May 16, 2023
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For your bravery hard work and dedication to our country, we thank you.
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Dr. Mistyjean Brown uploaded photo(s)
Monday, May 15, 2023
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Fae Baker planted a tree in memory of Robert Balcombe
Monday, May 15, 2023
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He was quite the fisherman him n uncle Dutch love talk n going fishing We had a fun times in McClaey, espicaly when we got to drive. Miss you. Join in honoring their life - plant a memorial tree
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The family of Robert W Balcombe uploaded a photo
Monday, May 15, 2023
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A Memorial Tree was planted for Robert Balcombe
Friday, May 12, 2023
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We are deeply sorry for your loss ~ the staff at McComb & Wagner Family Funeral Home and Crematory - Shelton Join in honoring their life - plant a memorial tree
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