The Wahkiakum County Eagle - Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891

Robert "Bob" Box was born May 2, 1939 to Aina Meiier Box. He died August 13, 2015. He grew up in the Cathlamet, WA and Puget Island areas. After graduating from Wahkiakum High School he went on to further his education by attending Lower Columbia College and Portland Community College.

Robert was skilled in all areas of commercial painting, woodworking, and electrical. As an active member of the IBEW Local 48 Bob enjoyed educating friends and family in the finer nuances of being an electrician. Gardening was also his passion and he generously shared his bounty with all.

In 1965 Bob married the love of his life, Joan Manning, and just celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary.

He is survived by his spouse, Joan, daughters Nancy Box and Suzanne Timmons, and brother John Pierson. There are also three grandchildren, Leightan, Zayah, and LaQuan.

There will be a private celebration and remembrance of Bob’s life on August 30, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. on Puget Island.

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