BORN

1939

DIED

2015

FUNERAL HOME

Powers Funeral Home

320 West Pioneer Avenue

Puyallup, Washington

Robert Hartson Sr. Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Mar. 30, 2015.

Robert (Bob) L. Hartson Sr.
"a.k.a. No Name"

Bob passed away March 25 at his home in Puyallup. Born April 28, 1939 in Bellingham WA to Alexandria and Elmer Hartson. Dad spent most of his childhood in Alaska, graduated from Anacortes HS and attended Western Washington University majoring in history. Dad was an Army veteran, a fisherman in Alaska and a wine and beer salesman in the Spokane and Puget Sound areas. He is survived by his sons: Terry Hartson; Rob Hartson and wife Diane, 3 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren and many dear friends in the Puyallup area. Dad was an expert on history, always had great music playing, loved a home cooked meal and was a walking encyclopedia who enjoyed sharing his vast knowledge to all that would listen. Services will be held at 11:00 am on Friday, April 10 at Powers Funeral Home located at 320 W. Pioneer Ave, Puyallup. Following the service there will be a 1:30 pm ceremony at Tahoma National Cemetery with military honors located at 18600 SE 240th St, Kent.

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April 17, 2015

So sorry to read of his passing. We were in the class of 57 together. I remember him as a quiet and good person.
Sandra Benthien Horne

April 17, 2015

MARILYN ATTERBERRY SANDVIK & STANLEY SEND OUR THOUGHTS TO BOB'S FAMILY. CLASS OF 1957 IS DIMINISED, PEACE BE WITH YOU....

April 10, 2015

Nikki Paaloalo

I miss seeing you every morning. Hearing you speak with a kind "good morning" and have a "good day sweetheart" as I go about my day. Thank you Bob for being such a kind neighbor. Nikki

April 10, 2015

Cheyenne and Lito Pernites

We are so sorry to hear about Uncle Bob. He was such a great man! We didn't see him much but was able to spend some quality time with him. He had a lot of great stories to tell! We will miss you Uncle Bob... Now you and grandma Barbara (Goff) can sit in heaven and visit with each other all day. We love you.

April 8, 2015

Tami M

I am sorry to hear about your loss. He was a good neighbor to my Dad for years who passed 5 years ago. Bob was a good person who will be missed. I am sorry I won't be able to attend on Friday. My thoughts and prayers go out to the family. Tami M

March 31, 2015

We are going to miss your smile and your hugs. You will be in our hearts and thoughts forever. We will miss you! Love you always. Doug and Amy

March 31, 2015

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