Robert Axlund Obituary


ROBERT (BOB) K. AXLUND
February 9, 1927 ~May 9, 2014

Robert Axlund, 87, of Vancouver, Washington, was born in Bellingham, Washington.
He graduated from Chehalis High School in 1944 and joined the Navy where he served until Oct 1949.
He was hired by the Vancouver Police Department on January 1, 1950. He met Marilyn two weeks later and they were married on April 2, 1950. In May of 1956 he joined the Clark County Juvenile Dept. and retired 25 years later as the director of the dept.
Bob was very active with the American Legion Post 49 and Voiture 99 40 et 8 in Vancouver. He was also active in the community and served on many committees including the start up of the 4th of July activities in Vancouver.
He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Marilyn; son Michael (wife Sharon), son Patrick (wife Trina "Babe"); three grandsons Erin, Ryan and Levi and six great-grandchildren.
There will be an informal gathering on Saturday, May 24, 2014 from 1:00 -3:00 p.m. in the Box Car Room at the 40 et 8 Chateau, 7606 NE 26th Ave. Vancouver, WA. (Next to the bingo parlor on 76th St.)
Please sign his guestbook at www.columbian.com/obits

Published by The Columbian on May 18, 2014.
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Roger Sheetz

May 24, 2014

Bob hired me right out of college as a probation officer. I am forever grateful for that vote of confidence. He set me on a meaningful career that lasted 34 years. He brought pride and dignity to the Juvenile Court.

Paul Kuter

May 23, 2014

I always looked up to you. I will never forget the Thanksgivings. You will be missed by so many. Give my mom and Aunt Lois a big hug.

Patrick Lobdell

May 22, 2014

Enjoyed knowing and working with you at 40 et 8. You will be missed.
John treosti

john treosti

May 22, 2014

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Cindy Sutton

May 22, 2014

The three of us here at HAIRCUTS were sorry to see that Mr. Axlund has passed away. Bob was a fine man who always had a story or two or three. A great customer for decades. He will truly be missed by all who knew him. A real gentleman.

Jerry, Jim and JeriLynn

Gerald Davis

May 21, 2014

Marilyn and Family
We had some wonderful times together as part of the DDD's. Will miss Bob. I'm sure he and Dick have gotten together. Love ya Patti Hall

May 21, 2014

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

Tim and Janice donovan

May 20, 2014

We will always remember the wonderful memories we have had through out the years. my love to the family

Terri Harter

May 19, 2014

Dear Marilyn,
You and Dear Bob, are it the top of my favorite political friends.
I recall a couple of very fun gatherings at your home. Only wish we could do it again!
I missed you both when you were no longer able to be politically active and I miss you now.
Ben recently had two serious heart (6 way by-pass) attacks. So we are no longer active in the community.
The Blessing is, that we ALL did ALL we could, to make this a better place to live. We know the huge contribution you and Bob made, it is priceless.
Love to you & your family, With Warm Regard, June Gassaway.

June Gassaway

May 19, 2014

I love you Uncle Bob. Kiss Mom and Auntie Lois for me. your'e all together again. you will all be missed greatly but treasured more.

Jamie Lobdell-Westre

May 19, 2014

Bob was a gentleman in the true sense of the word. Always positive, always thoughtful, always willing to help.

Stephen Burdick

May 18, 2014

My sympathy goes out to the family of Bob Axlund.I remember Bob and family as such a great family and had two great boys. My mother (Mary Kern) had taken care of the two boys(Mike and Patrick)in her daycare center

May 17, 2014

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