Robert L. McCauley
December 29, 1925 - June 25, 2013
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Robert L. McCauley
December 29, 1925 - June 25, 2013
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Robert “Bob” L. McCauley Sr.
Robert Bob Louis McCauley, Sr. passed away June 25, 2013. He was born to George and Ruth McCauley December 29, 1925 in Friday Harbor, WA. Bob lived most of his life in the Whatcom County area. Like many young men in that time, Bob quit school to join the military to fight in World War II.
Bobs career after the war was in construction. He took part in building Baker Dam and parts of Interstate 5. In 1954, he married the love of his life, Emily Chapin. Together they worked hard raising a family, teaching them work ethic, family values and most importantly, how to love.
Bob retired from Wilder Construction and he and Emily moved to Lopez Island for a time. Always working hard, Bob started a successful backhoe business. He also obtained his real estate license and sold property on the island.
To be closer to family, Bob and Emily returned to Whatcom County in 1988 to be able to enjoy and spoil their grandchildren. Bob had a great love for family, friends, his country and the Lord. He touched many lives during his time on earth and he will be greatly missed.
Bob is preceded in death by his brothers Ed and Jack McCauley and sisters Annie Brown and Charlaine Gustafson. He is survived by his wife of nearly 60 years Emily; sons Bob (Martha) McCauley, Randy McCauley and Matt McCauley all of Custer; daughter Sue (Tom) Patton of Oak Harbor; sons from a previous marriage Bernie (Paula) Dybdahl of Las Vegas and Mike Dybdahl of Tacoma; grandchildren Linda, Ryan and John McCauley and Emily and Sarah Patton of Oak Harbor; sisters Adele Crnich of Bellingham and Virginia Craiger of Deming; brother Ron (Dorothy) McCauley of Bellingham; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held on Monday, July 1, at Moles Farewell Tributes 2039 Main St. Ferndale from 10:00 AM to 12 noon. Graveside services will follow at Enterprise Cemetery at 1:30 PM with a Memorial Service at Evergreen Community Church at 3:00 PM. You may share you thoughts and memories of Bob in the online guest book at www.farewelltributes.com
Farewell Tribute Information
Visitation will be held on Monday, July 1, at Moles Farewell Tributes 2039 Main St. Ferndale from 10:00 AM to 12 noon. Graveside services will follow at Enterprise Cemetery at 1:30 PM with a Memorial Service at Evergreen Community Church at 3:00 PM.
9 responses to Robert L. McCauley
George Larsena l says:
June 25, 2013
I always enjoyed working with Bob at wilder construction.h I always enjoyed working with Bob at wilder construction. He could turn an ordinary day into a picnic with his funny stories.we had a lot of good times then and in recent years. He will be missed.
Ron McCauley says:
June 25, 2013
It’s been two weeks Bob, and we still miss you very much. I miss our evening phone calls that lasted over an hour. And the good advice that you always gave out. For a brother and a friend, you were the best of the best – Loved you very much
-Ron and Dorothy
Marianne Karuza says:
June 25, 2013
A good and kind man that I was fortunate to meet. Thoughts and prayers to the family at this difficult time.
Connie Morgan says:
June 25, 2013
My family and I will miss Bob a lot. I always enjoyed talking to him, He was funny and smart. I have known him and the family for 40 years, Him and Emily are like my 2nd parents. My prayers and thoughts are with you all during this very hard time. Love you all.
Patsey and Bill Blunt says:
June 25, 2013
We send our heartfelt condolences to all the family. Uncle Bob was so special to us. He used to write us letters when he was in the service. We will see you all on Monday. With much love, Pat and Bill