0389 – SPOKANE VALLEY (WA) CONGREGATION : Albrecht, Robert S – Obituary (2009)
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Robert S. Albrecht |
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description of work: An obituary statement published online by the Hennessey-Smith Funeral Home of Spokane WA. Bob’s wife, Shirley Ann (Folden) Albrecht, held membership in the Spokane Valley (WA) Congregation of the Community Christ and earlier in the Audubon Terrace Branch. Both Bob and Shirley were dedicated workers on behalf of the church. tags: Robert S. Albrecht, Bob Albrecht, Shirley Albrecht, Shirley Ann Folden, Sharon Gosselin, Sharon Albrecht, Tod Gosselin, Michael Albrecht, Micki Albrecht, Wanda Clifford, Wanda Albrecht, Tim Clifford, Ruth A. Cook, Lydig Construction, Spokane WA, Hennessey-Smith Funeral Home |
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Robert S. Albrecht |
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On February 20, 2009, while surrounded by his family, Bob was gently called to his heavenly home by the Lord. |
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He is survived by his wife of over 62 years, Shirley (Folden); their three children (and spouses): Sharon (Tod Gosselin), Michael (Micki), and Wanda (Tim Clifford); along with his sister, Ruth A. Cook (Vancouver, WA). His extended family includes 4 in-laws, 14 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, plus numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. |
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Bob was born in Spokane on August 15, 1922, and was raised in Seattle. He served his country as a Merchant Marine and was honorably discharged on September 4, 1944. A master carpenter, Bob was proud of his employment for over 30 years with Lydig Construction, serving as a Superintendent until his retirement in 1984. |
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Bob loved and served his family, church, and community. An avid outdoorsman throughout his life, he enjoyed hunting, fishing, boating, 5th-wheeling, gardening, his dogs and a very special place on the Pend Oreille River known to the family as “The Property.” |
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Family and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial held in Bob’s honor at St. Thomas More Parish, 515 W. St. Thomas More Way in Spokane on Saturday, April 4, at 11:00 a.m. A reception will follow at the Inland Northwest Wildlife Council facility at 6116 N. Market St. |
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A private graveside service will be held for family on April 5, 2009. Inurnment at Greenwood Memorial, Spokane, WA. |
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Hennessey-Smith Funeral Home – Spokane WA |
