Robert Bob Irwin Apsey Jr

October 07, 1947 - March 31, 2018

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

No Charities & Donations

No Gallery Photos

No Videos

11 responses to Robert Bob Irwin Apsey Jr

  1. Lori Apana says:

    Dear Jill and family, Our thoughts and prayers for strength through this time. Our Lord will be there to guide and comfort you all.
    Hugs and our Aloha,
    Russell and Lori

  2. I’m very sorry to hear this Jill. Prayers for you and your family!

  3. Jill and Keri,Our thoughts and prayers are with you both during this difficult time.
    Love, Marv and Lewann

  4. Jill and family,
    our hearts go out to you and your families. dave talked to rick and rick would like to go to the funeral sat. the 14th. so dave is going to drive up Friday and the two of them will be there on Saturday. our love and blessing on you.

  5. Dawn says:

    Missing my brother every day. It’s hard to believe he is really gone. He will always be in my heart. Loved the times we shared, wish there could have been so many more.
    Your loving sister
    Dawn

Leave A Condolence