Robert Plummer
January 01, 1970 - August 08, 2014
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Robert Plummer
January 01, 1970 - August 08, 2014
Obituary
August 08, 2014
Robert Bob F. Plummer, age 84, was surrounded by family when he passed away on August 8, 2014 following a short illness. Bob was born in Denver, CO and lived in Nebraska before moving to Mt. Vernon as a teenager. He moved to Bellingham in 2008 to be closer to his family. Bob was a Korean War Veteran and he retired from Scott Paper Company in Everett after 29 years. He also spent 25 years as a volunteer firefighter at Cedardale Fire Dept. in Mt. Vernon. Bob is survived by his wife of 60 years, Millie; son and daughter-in-law Gary and Karen Plummer; grandchildren Lisa Wright, Eric Wright, Brian Plummer, Bob (Amber) Plummer, and Amanda (John) Brasington; great-grandchild Tristen Wright; brother-in-law Larry (Barb) Green; sister-in-law Marion (Sparky) Waid; sister Carol Sweet and many nieces and nephews.
Farewell Tribute Information
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5 responses to Robert Plummer
John A. VanPelt says:
August 8, 2014
I met Bob as a young boy when I would go with my dad to the Cedardale Volunteer Fire Station, I was able to join in 1971 at the age of 16 and had the pleasure of Training and responding to Emergencies with Bob. I will always remember his size …. he was a big man that could move the large fire hose around with ease, grab an extension ladder from the Engine by himself and put against a house …. always willing to pitch in and do what was needed. Appreciated Bob’s calm and kindness whenever we had a chance to just visit and talk about work, family or camping. Bob and Millie also enjoyed the social aspect of the small fire department and regularly attended Christmas Dinners & Annual Banquets at the Meadow Grange Hall. Records show that Bob turned in his boots and helmet in 1987, passing his Plectron to a younger generation, having left an impact by serving his community since 1961.
I did not know that Bob was a Korean War Veteran …. in my eyes this makes him part of the Greatest Generation that served his country and then came home to a humble life of family, work, and giving back to the community in which he lived.
Thanks for sharing your Husband, Dad, Grandpa, & Great-Grandpa with me for 16 years on Tuesday nights at the Fire Station.
May he rest in Peace
Larry Earnst says:
August 8, 2014
I am sorry for your loss of a great man. My condolence to all of the family.
Barbara Davis and family says:
August 8, 2014
Sorry to hear about Bob’s passing. Have known Bob and Millie for over 50 years.
Mari-Lon Waid says:
August 8, 2014
Bob was a great brother-in-law and will be missed by all of us. RIP Mari-Lon and Sparky (Jarold H.) Waid
Nancy Sanford says:
August 8, 2014
Gary, Karen & Family I am sorry for your loss and the Family’s loss of such a wonderful Man. He always made me feel special just by his big smile and hug that he would give when we saw each other. Love you Uncle Bob.