ROBERT E. CONSTANS
October 22, 1920 ~ October 17, 2013
Robert Constans, 92, passed away peacefully on Oct. 17, 2013 in Vancouver, WA, just days before his birthday. He was born on Oct. 22, 1920 in Grand Forks, ND, and spent his childhood in Portland, Longview and Rainier, Seattle, and Grand Forks.
After serving in the Army prior to and during World War II, Bob spent his career as a cartographic engineer with the U.S. Bureau of Land Management and Clark County.
Bob enjoyed playing golf with his friends, traveling with his wife, reading, and spending time with his family.
After he retired, he and Virginia engaged in volunteer work, ranging from Meals on Wheels to helping young children with reading in local schools.
Bob is survived by his sister, Patricia; brother, Henri (Shirley) of Portland, OR; his three sons, Steve (Linda) of Clatskanie, OR, Paul (Pam) of Ft. Scott, KS, and Matt (Coral) of Washougal, WA; eight grandchildren; nineteen great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Virginia, in 2002; and his parents, Frank and Frances Constans.
A funeral Mass will be held at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Vancouver, WA at 10 a.m. on Fri., Oct. 25. Interment will be held at 10 a.m., Mon., Oct. 28, at Willamette National Cemetery, Portland, OR.
The family offers a special thanks to the people at Cascade Inn and Cristina's Adult Care Home for the care they provided him in his final years.
Please sign his guestbook at: www.columbian.com/obits.
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Bob you are missed dearly by everyone here at Cascade Inn. You are in our hearts forever. I am so happy you are with your dear wife and now you can be at peace. Love and prayers, Christina <3
October 28, 2013
Celebrating a life well lived. I will cherish the memories of the times I spent with Boppa (and Nanny) forever.
Love, Carre
Carre Constans
October 25, 2013
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