Robert Bob Irwin Apsey Jr
October 07, 1947 - March 31, 2018
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Robert Bob Irwin Apsey Jr
October 07, 1947 - March 31, 2018
Obituary
Robert was born on October 7, 1947 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to Robert and Mona (Eagan) Apsey. He and his mother moved to Whatcom County in 1949, where he was raised by Mona and Drue Burrous.
From 1965-68 he served in the 82nd Airborne with the United States Army. In 1968, he married Jill Johnson and together they had one daughter, Keri. Bob worked for contractors in Whatcom and Skagit county refineries. He loved the outdoors, and especially enjoyed his vacations in Alaska. Bob was always easy-going, caring, funny, and liked to tease.
Bob is survived by his Washington family; the 50-year love of his life, Jill; daughter, Keri (Ted) Bricker; two grandsons, Jade and Kobe; father-in-law, Jerry (Jill) Johnson; brother, Darren “Michael” (Rebecca) Burrous; and sister-in-law, Julie Johnson. His Michigan family; step-mother, Donna Apsey; brother, Patrick “Michael” Apsey (Paula Frank); sisters, Rennell (Joe) Carillo, Dawn Apsey (Ken Everling), Barbara (Jimmy) Lett, and Kelly Apsey.
He is predeceased by his mother, Mona Burrous; father, Robert I. Apsey Sr.; step-father, Drue M. Burrous; and his brother, Danny Apsey.
A graveside service will be held on Saturday, April 14 at 12PM at Greenacres Memorial Park, with Pastor Bob Marvel officiating.
In lieu of flowers, donations are gratefully accepted to Robert’s memorial fund at Wells Fargo in Ferndale.
Graveside Service
- Date & Time: April 14, 2018 (12:00 AM)
- Venue: Greenacres Memorial Park
- Location: 5700 Northwest Drive Ferndale, WA 98248 - (Get Directions)
- Phone Number: (360) -38-4-3401
11 responses to Robert Bob Irwin Apsey Jr
Shiela Cernich says:
March 31, 2018
Heart felt sympathy in yor loss. Be strong and know my prays are with you.
pamela long says:
March 31, 2018
Im so sorry for your loss. I had the chance to meet Bob at the reunion in Grand Rapids . He was a very nice man . He reminded me so much of Barbs Dad . Robert and You are all in my prayers .
D’Linda Laird says:
March 31, 2018
You are blessed with 50 years of memories with Bob. Get your strength from family and friends. Sorry I can not be there for you Saturday, but hope we can get together and go for a walk soon and share memories of our loved ones we have both just lost.
CHRIS VELEKE says:
March 31, 2018
Bob was a very good man….God Bless to all.
Dab says:
March 31, 2018
I extend my condolences in behalf of your loved one Bob. Loss of a loved one is one of the most difficult experiences a family will face. May the many hugs caring thoughts and prayers be of comfort. May God(Psalm 83:18) strengthen and comfort you at this difficult time, Psalm 29:11