Obituary: Lobe, Neil N.

Sun., March 15, 2015

LOBE, Neil N. Passed away March 9, 2015 at his home in Odessa, WA.

He is survived by his wife Colleen at the home; son Landon (and Deanna) Lobe, and grandson Lane Lobe; along with several nieces and nephews and friends.

He is preceded in death by his daughter, Penny Haase in 1988; parents Leo and Viola Lobe; and two sisters, Lynnette Wolff and Kathy Andrews.

He is a member of the Heritage Church, Odessa gun Club, W.A.W.G., and former FFA advisory committee.

He enjoyed having coffee with the boys in the morning, hunting, fishing, watching basketball and rodeo and woodworking had become a great hobby for him.

His family and his grandson were his biggest enjoyment.

A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held on Tuesday, March 17, 2015 at 11:00 AM at the Heritage Church, Odessa, WA, with Pastor Jon Hayashi, officiating.

Family suggest memorials be made to the Odessa Fire Dept.

Please sign the online guestbook at www.stratefuneralhome.com.

STRATE FUNERAL HOME, DAVENPORT, WA is caring for the family.

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