Robert Gordon Williams, 09/21/1955 to 06/05/2023

Robert Gordon Williams was born to John and Norma Jean Williams in Everett Washington on September 21, 1955.                                                                                                              ·

Bob attended Cascade High School, graduating in 1973. He followed up with courses in Audio Visual at Everett Community College.

Robert’s early career path included time as an Insert Supervisor at the Everett Herald, fiberglass production for the Bayliner boat company, and the Boeing corporation in various capacities. Bob ultimately found a home in Tri Cities, and since 1983 worked for Christ The King Church and school complex as leader of grounds keeping and maintenance in Richland WA for the remainder of his time among us.

Bob is survived by wife Pam Williams, his natural children, Josh Williams, Ryan Williams, and a beloved daughter, Ashley Williams. Through marriage to Pam, Lindsey Catt, Kyle Catt.

He was blessed with thirteen grandchildren including Killian (Ryan) Liam, Aiden, Max (Ashley). Rachel, Brooke, Jayden, Kylie, Aubrey (Lindsey)

Bailey, Brody, Brayden, Kyler (Kyle)

Bob was preceded in death by, among others, his parents John Gordon Williams and Norma Jean Williams, and a brother, Richard.

Bob, affectionately known as “Animal” (of Muppets fame) took up drumming in his early teens and by 17 was gigging in various venues in the greater Seattle area and 1-5 corridor. Bob arrived in Tri Cities at 28, and expanded his talents and music genre skills, allowing him to seamlessly integrate his playing into most any bands he chose. “Like It Or Not” (LION), Smoking Guns, Java Tones, Wolfs Wrench, Talon, Slim Picking, Strangers, Carry Price & Co were just to name a few.

Of note, Animal also played for and recorded with Romagossa Blu’, which in 2007, opened for BB King.

Bob also was proud to have played with The Millionaires Club (Tommy Gnoza), Thunder River Boys (Duncan Pryce).

He regularly sat in with numerous other bands over the decades and constantly joined jam nights at local venues. His various bands also traveled to jobs for events, weddings, and festivals in the northwest.

Bob was passionate about the community through his career at Christ the King. He was an iconic fixture at the school and loved the students and became honorary “family” to the families attending. He was familiar with first the first generation students as they later became parents arid grandparents of later students.

Bob loved hot rods, including the actual cars, and also built and displayed scale models throughout his life. His basement is a museum filled with his collections.

Bob’s first love was his family, and friends. He was inclusive of so many, and protected those he loved. Bob hosted, protected, and regularly sheltered legions of souls, especially children and those he deemed as honorary family.

Public Viewing will be held on June 15^th from 3:00 to 7:00 at Einan’s Sunset Funeral Home

Bob’s Celebration of Life will be held at C3 Church located at 150 Gage Blvd, Richland on June 16^th at 2:00.

I didn’t just loose someone, I lost: My husband, my best friend, my cheerleader, my biggest fan, my lover, my comfort, my handy man, my protector, my hero, my sounding board, my daily routine, my taste tester, my chef, my dance partner, my problem fixer, my tv/movie watching partner, my bug killer, my voice of reason, my encouragement, my self esteem booster, my caretaker when I was sick, my spontaneous gift/flower giver, my hearing “I love you” everyday, my physical comforter, my comedian, my memory maker, my hand holder…I could go on and on…I lost my soul mate. I lost my heart. I feel like I lost my future. I lost my dreams. I lost my one and true love.

It is so hard to believe, you’re no longer here. Words cannot describe how it makes me feel.

You were a remarkable man-dependable, loving, caring, you were the center of my world. You were one in a million to me. You made me laugh, you made me smile. You were a wonderful husband from beginning to end.

Your loved showed me how good life could be, your death showed me how cruel life sometimes is. Forever you will live on in my heart and mind

Forever you will live in my thoughts and never die With love always, I remember you

With great memories, I think of you

Although you sleep in Heaven now, and in a place where you are free, meet me at the Pearly Gates when Heaven calls for me.

Your loving wife, Pam

Scriptures:

I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Henceforth there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness

2 Timothy 4:7

The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside the still waters. He restores my soul; He leads me in the paths of righteousness For His name’s sake. Yea though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I fear no evil; For You are with me, Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me.

Psalm 23:1-4