Robert Staples

Robert Wayne Staples, resident of Kent, WA, passed away peacefully at his home, on May 24, 2018, at the age of 82. Bob was born on September 5, 1935 to Bessie and John Henry Staples in their family home. He went to Kent schools and graduated from Kent Meridian High School in 1954. In school, he was known for his athletic achievements. At the age of 14, Bob had a perfect Old Ossie Score (punt, pass, and kick), and won a trip to the Rose Bowl, which included a meeting with Bing Crosby. He was also honored when the mayor declared, “Bob Staples Day,” in Kent. Bob married the love of his life, Phyllis Kruse, in 1957. They raised three children that all attended Kent Schools. Bob was a custom cabinet maker. He was a true artist of his trade and ran Staples Cabinet Shop until retirement. Bob and Phyllis were snowbirds in Yuma Arizona, where Bob enjoyed many years of sunshine and golf, including a hole-in-one. To his children, Bob was a quiet hero. He was kind and welcoming to friends, and always had good one-liner or perfect joke. Bob will be sadly missed by his wife of 60 years, Phyllis; daughter, Carmen Vermillion (Scott); son, Curt Staples; grandchildren, Nichole Vermillion, Heidi Schultz (Jesse), Marylin Brown (Jerimia), Janae Bosshart (Jason), Kaley Webb, Derik Sterling; great grandchildren, Logan Walker (Emmaline), Grace and Gavin Schultz; brothers, Dick and Bill Staples; and many dear family members and friends, including Ron Sterling and Roger Webb. He was sadly predeceased by his grandsons, Billy Webb and Jon Sterling; daughter, Carol Sterling; and sister, Lula Mae Gerber. Service will be held at Edline-Yahn & Covington Funeral Chapel (27221 156th Ave. S.E.) at 2:00 on June 2, 2018. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Cancer Society.

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