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Bob Metke

1938 - 2014

BORN

1938

DIED

2014

Bob Metke Obituary

Bob Metke

Bob Metke of La Conner, WA passed away from pancreatic cancer March 1 at Evergreen Hospice in Kirkland. He will be greatly missed by his loving famiy and friends. Further information at www.goskagit.com.

Aloha, dear Bob.

Published by The Seattle Times on Mar. 9, 2014.
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Marianna - Just got the news of Bob's passing. I was not only shocked, but saddened. Since he was only 6 years older than me, he was still "young". He was always a bigger than life personality that touched so many. I am so sorry for your loss because I know you had a wonderful marriage.

Carol Larsen

March 17, 2014

Your laughter and your colorful socks will always be remembered! Many members of the BCLNA have had great memories of the times you headed north. You will be missed.

Brian Ramor

March 13, 2014

I am so sorry to hear of Bob's passing. He always brightened my day when he came to call when I worked in the horticulture industry. He will be greatly missed.

Brenda Kinzer

March 11, 2014

Bob was a fantastic, artistic, creative, successful man who made life so very happy for our cousin Marianna. We will miss him so very much at our cousin get-togethers. And we will think of him every time we see his beautiful glass vase with a flower in it. We are glad he is no longer in pain and enjoying a beautiful heaven with his daughter, mom and dad and kitties.
Love from the Bonlie girls.

Kay Pettersen Joyce Byrd

March 10, 2014

Marianna,
I was so shocked to read of Bob's passing. My heart goes out to you and all your family.

I will always remember both of you during my years in La Conner, particularly when you invited me into your homes to help you pick out the framing materials for your beautiful art collection which I had the pleasure of framing for you.

After re-marrying in 1990 I sold my business (Van Go Custom Framing) and retired to Arizona. I was so glad to find you again at the Samish Island Arts & Crafts show a couple summers ago, and was able to buy one of Bob's fused glass pieces. I will cherish it forever.

And what a beautiful obituary you wrote for him. Your love for each other was very evident in everything that you did. You were so blessed to have such a wonderful husband and friend.

I will be back in Skagit County again this summer and hope to see you again.

God Bless,

Linda Leach Inman

March 10, 2014

Bob, You will be missed. Thank you for all of the good times and laughter you always provided. You also were a good coach you taught me many things over the years. You may be gone but you will never be forgotten.

Ken Charboneau

March 10, 2014

In life's passage, you meet a few characters that make a huge impression. Bob was on of those very few and we are delighted to call him a friend. We wish you all the best Marianna. Cherish those memories.

Peter & Jane Levelton

March 10, 2014

Beautiful life from a beautiful man. We are so sorry at this loss but know he is in a pain free place now.
Linda and Fred Nurnberger (La Conner WA)

March 10, 2014

Having Bob as a Cousin was a blessing to all. I just can't help but smile when he comes to mind. Already he is missed! My love and so many hugs to you.

Dolores Bjorback

March 9, 2014

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Memorial Events
for Bob Metke

Mar

13

Visitation

9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Hulbush Funeral Home

281 South Burlington Blvd, Burlington, WA

Mar

14

Celebration of Life

Maple Hall

La Conner, WA

Mar

14

Burial

12:00 p.m.

Bay View Cemetery

(about 9 miles north of La Conner) , WA

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