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ROBERT DALE HOLBROOK, JR.
September 30, 1948 ˜ May 27, 2020
Robert ”Bob” was a lifelong resident of Vancouver, WA and eldest son of Robert ”Dale” and Avettia ”Trudy” Holbrook. Bob was born on September 30, 1948 and was the oldest of 10 children. He and his siblings were raised on the family farm in the Walnut Grove-Minnehaha area.
Bob was the proud and successful owner of Spacemaster Foundations, LLC and was well known in the Clark County construction industry for his foundation work for more than 50 years. He was very hardworking and believed in doing work the traditional way, with his hands. His invoicing was still done by good old-fashioned pen and paper. No computers, Smartphone or texting for Bob!
Bob is survived by his wife, Cheryl; sons, Robert (Jennifer) Holbrook, Ryan (Jennifer) Holbrook, Matthew (Chrissy Swoboda) Holbrook, Ben (Ashley) Holbrook; daughter, Shawn Crepeau Lind; 9 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; 6 brothers; 3 sisters; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
His parents, Dale and Trudy, preceded him in death.
A private graveside service will be held with the family and a Celebration of Life will follow at a later date.
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I worked in the insurance industry an he and his business was a client. He and his crew did foundation work on my house. Great guy !
Rose Anderson
Friend
June 1, 2021
My protector growing up. Im going to miss you, big brother! Rest in eternal peace. Give mom and dad big hugs from me.
Debbie
Sister
June 17, 2020
Joyce and I (Lee) send our sympathy to the entire Holbrook family regarding the loss of Bob. We are sadden by his death and the impact upon his immediate surviving family members. The branches of the Holbrook family tree grew and prospered in many directions,
yet their deep roots remain as one. Dale and Trudy can be proud of their family legacy.
Lee and Joyce Klinski
Friend
June 11, 2020
So sorry to find this sad news this morning. Bob, his partner Pat and I met together somewhere in the mid or late 70's. My wife and I bought and lived happily in one of the many homes they built in Green Meadows for over twenty years. If Bob and Pat are continuing to build homes in heaven maybe we can live in another one. My sincerest regrets to the Holbrook family and close friends for their loss and pain. Just know he's in good hands now. In the loving memory of a good friend.
Bob Deal
Friend
June 9, 2020
A very kind and generious man who instilled the same to those around him. He will be missed
Brian
Family
June 9, 2020
We had many great memories from the days when we were neighbors. We are so sorry for Bob's passing. We hope good memories help heal your hearts over time. Love, Craig, Jodi, Robin, and Eric
Craig and Jodi Church
Neighbor
June 8, 2020
Prayers are with the family at this sad time. Bob and his crew did the foundation of our house back in 1995. Previously as an insurance agent, I handled the insurance for Spacemaster Construction, so have good memories of him. Good man and he will be missed by many friends and family.
Rose Anderson
Rose Anderson
Acquaintance
June 8, 2020
Heartbreaking I never got to meet the man that raised the kindest person I know, my future brother in law Matt. Sorry for the loss of an amazing father and man.
Katy
Friend
June 7, 2020
You raised an awesome son! Great family man! You will be missed.
Friend
June 7, 2020
A good neighbor, proud father, grandfather, great grandfather. He will be missed.
Jim and Becky Bittner
Neighbor
June 7, 2020
Go rest high on that mountain big brother. I'm going to miss you.
Mark Holbrook
Brother
June 7, 2020
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