Robert James Bob Templeton, a long time resident of Benton City Washington passed away September 4, 2009 at age 65. He was born in Clarkston Washington October 18, 1943 to Rudolph and Phyllis Nuggent Templeton. He was raised and spent his adolescence in Clarkston. After high school he joined the Navy. In his travels, he ended up in Glenwood Springs Colorado where he met and married he late wife Joyce Lee Gray Templeton. They settled in Benton City Washington in 1976.

Bob loved Fishing, hunting and spending time with friends and family. He was always on the go and willing to lend a helping hand to anyone who needed it.

He was preceded in death by his parents and wife. He is survived by; sister, Shirley Bower, brother, Bill Templeton, sister, Pam Clark son Robert Templeton Jr., son, Michael Templeton daughter Kelly Templeton, and 10 grandchildren: Zachary, Brennon, Jacob, Cloe, Katie, Kaya, Krista, Blake, Nicole, and Dashel.

A "Celebration of Life" for Bob will be held on Saturday September 12th 2009 from 5 p.m. till 11 p.m. at the Hampton Inn in Richland Washington. The family requests that all family and friends come and join them in remembering him. In lieu of flowers, any donations can be made to the family for assistance with burial expenses. Send to Robert or Kelly Templeton P.O. Box 146, Benton City, WA 99320.