Robert Wallace "Rob" North

September 25, 1967 - July 13, 2024

Robert Wallace "Rob" North

September 25, 1967 - July 13, 2024

Obituary

Robert Wallace North, born on September 25, 1967, in Spokane, WA, to James Wallace North and Roberta Lynne Paine, passed unexpectedly on July 13, 2024. He is survived by his best friend, wife, and the love of his life for over 31 years, Paula, and his beloved sons, Landon and Bryson. He is also survived by his loving parents, Jim and Roberta, and his siblings Scott and Bonnie.

Rob is greatly missed by an extensive community of friends who also became his family. He was known for being ready and willing to be there for anyone who needed him at any time.

He was born in Spokane but moved to California, where he grew up surfing and playing soccer. In 1985, he moved back to Washington and then to Bellingham to attend Western Washington University, where he studied Biology and graduated in 1998.

Rob was a successful local business owner who started Master Rentals with his dad in 1989, Premier Tents in 2003, and Gravipod in 2016. He was a brilliant and creative inventor who held seven patents for his innovative Gravipod weighting systems.

Rob loved everything to do with being outdoors! He enthusiastically embraced dirt biking, skiing, fishing, hiking, and his all-time favorite activity – mountain biking. He especially loved sharing his joy of these things with his family and friends. Rob’s interests were diverse, and he was a natural-born problem solver who always wanted to leave things better than he found them.

He took every opportunity to ride the local trails and was an avid supporter of the Whatcom Mountain Biking Coalition (WMBC). In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the WMBC at https://www.wmbcmtb.org/donate-now.

A celebration of life is scheduled on Saturday, August 3rd at 1-3PM at Moles Farewell Tributes – Bayview Chapel located at 2465 Lakeway Drive in Bellingham, WA.  PNW Casual Attire preferred.

“Death ends a life, not a relationship.  All the love you created is still there. All the memories are still there. You live on in the hearts of everyone you have touched and nurtured while you were here.” Mitch Albom

Celebration of Life

  • Date & Time: August 3, 2024 (1:00 PM - 3:00 PM)
  • Venue: Moles Farewell Tributes – Bayview Chapel
  • Location: 2465 Lakeway Drive Bellingham, WA 98229 - (Get Directions)
  • Phone Number: (360) 733-0510

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  1. Paula,

    I saw Anna post about Rob two weeks ago. Even though I have never met you or Rob in person. I spend Thanksgiving with the Terry every year. I first met Robert and Anna in 2007. A few times I been there when you all have called ANNA. Just from gearing you Rob Landon and Bryson 8n the phone. I feel like I know you all. Rob was clearly the dream of the crop. I am very sorry about you all losing Rob. My grandfather’s middle name and my first cousin are Rob and Bob. Your Rob was one of a kind. My church and I are praying for you’re family. I am so grateful Anna, and her family were able to attend Bryson’s graduation in Ju e. Praying for all of you. Michelle Fero.

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