Bob was born on March 17, 1930 in Boston, MA. He joined the US Navy in 1948 and served for 24 years, retiring as an ENC(SS). Bob spent 12 years with the surface fleet before moving to submarines in 1960. Bob qualified in submarines aboard USS Pomfret (SS-391) in June, 1960 and also served aboard Blueback (SS-581), Swordfish (SSN-579), Wahoo (SS-565), and Tang (SS-563). After retiring in 1972, Bob settled with his family in Seattle.
Bob was preceded in death by his first wife, Barbara. He is survived by his present wife Dani, sister Dody Solaas, 4 children, Sherrie, James, Gail and Donald, 8 grandchildren, and 15 great grandchildren.
Please keep Bob’s family in your thoughts and prayers.
An internment ceremony is planned for Friday, February 28, 2020 at 11:30 AM at Mount Tahoma National Cemetery.
Sailor, Rest your oar.
Bob loved Subvets He missed it alot when he became too sick to attend. He would very much appreciate you coming to his military ceremony on Friday February February 28th at 11:30 AM. Thank you all Dani Haslan
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