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Robert W. Steffens
12/17/1939 — 07/24/2011
From Benton, City, WA, US | Born in Pocatello, ID
Robert W. Steffens
Robert Wesley Steffens
Robert Wesley Steffens, 71, beloved husband and father, passed away Sunday, July 24, 2011, at Kadlec Hospital in Richland, Washington.
Born December 17, 1939, in Pocatello, Idaho, Bob graduated from Idaho State College in Pocatello with a B.S. in electrical engineering and went on to work in Richland for G.E., Battelle, Holosonics, and Sigma Research. In 1964 he married Barbara Libby. He has lived in the Richland area for 48 years. Bob was a loving father and grandfather who loved the outdoors, camping, fishing, hunting and gardening.
Bob was preceded in death by parents Botilla Louise Steffens and Herbert Rudolph Steffens, Sr.; sister Jean Hohenfield; brothers-in-law Bob Hohenfield and Cecil Jacobson; brother James Steffens, sister-in-law Margaret Steffens. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Barbara; daughters Kristen Steffens Jeff Manion, Nancy Widmer Joe and Suzanne Hawley Bob; grandchildren Alex, Bobby, Grace and Adam Widmer, Sarah and Rachel Manion, Olivia Hawley; brother Herbert Steffens; sisters Claire Jacobson and Carol Houston Tom; and many dearly loved nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be 5 to 8 PM Wednesday, July 27, 2011, at Einan's Funeral Home followed by funeral services at1pm, Thursday, July 28, 2011, also at Einan's. Interment will take place after the funeral service at Sunset Memorial Gardens.
The family wants to thank the nurses, doctors and staff at Swedish Hospital in Seattle. A special thanks to Dr. Aye, Dr. Haddadin and Andy.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Swedish Hospital, 747 Broadway, Seattle WA 98122.
Thank you so much for your memories and for sharing your heartfelt sentiments about dad. They are truly appreciated.
I will miss Bob coming in for haircuts. He always had such a manner about him that was very refreshing. He was always telling me about the yard sales he went to and his garden. I will miss you coming to my shop.
Bob was our high school Student Body President, a friend, and a loving memory of the way we were at 18. Always a gentleman, always so smart, he deserved to have the best in life, and I regret he never made it to one of our class reunions as folks always asked about him. I send my condolences to his wife and family and understand your loss; my husband of 52 years died last September.
Barbara, Nancy, Kristin, Suzanne and families — our hearts go out to you all during this difficult time. We wish you all peace and comfort in each other as you say goodbye to your beloved husband, father, grandpa and friend. Bob will be missed here on earth, but welcomed with open arms in heaven. Our love to you all~
Patrick, Patti, Piper and Peyton
Dearest Kristen and family,
We are so sorry for the loss of your Dad, husband, and grandpa. You have all our love and sympathy in this very difficult time.
Yours always,
Lin & Steve
Barb,
The beautiful love that you and Bob shared for over 47 years, continues in Kristen, Nancy, Suzanne and your 7 fabulous grandchildren. May your family and all the wonderful memories that you and Bob made together bring you comfort.
With our sympathy and love,
Terry, Chuck and Charlie Manion
Barb, Please accept my most sincere condolences on the loss of your husband. May he fly with the angels and join his family in holding a special place for you. Steph
Please accept my condolences for your loss. I read of Bob’s passing in the Idaho State Journal in Pocatello. I knew Claire Jacobson when I lived in Yuma, Az. I know she loved her family. Please extend this message to her. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Sorry to hear of Robert’s passing. I am a classmate of his from the PHS Class of 1958.
He was a nice person to associate with and a great athlete.
It was with great sadness that I learned of Robert’s passing. He was one of my best friends all through Jefferson Grade School, Irving Jr High School, Pocatello High School and ISU.
We played football and ran track together. We hunted ducks togetherdid he ever mention the time he lost his shotgun while we were hunting? and all through jr. high we walked to the Friday night movies at the Chief Theater together.
Robert was a rare combination of humility, sincerity and intellectual and athletic talent.
Even though I had not seen him since our days at ISU, I always had hope that we would once again reunite. Now that possibility is gone and I feel a profound sense of loss.
My sympathy to all of Bob’s survisors, especially his sisters that I have known for amny years.
God Bless. Marilyn
On behalf of the family of Bob Steffens, I would like to extend our gratitude to all of those who posted their thoughts and memories regarding my Dad. Reading these special words has brought comfort, especially knowing that he is remembered and missed by those who knew him in Pocatello – thank you so much to all for your kind words.
– Sincerely, Kristen Steffens
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