Obituary: Beardsley, Robert “Bob”
He attended Opportunity Elementary School and graduated from Central Valley High School in 1940.
He received his B.A.
at the University of Washington and his master’s degree (MSW) in psychiatric social work from Florida State University.
Bob’s social work services began at the child welfare department in Spokane, WA.
He later moved to Bremerton, WA where he worked and lived for most of his life.
Bob received national recognition for his innovative design, teaching and evaluating of a graduation level program for public assistance family caseworkers.
Bob served his country during World War II in Western Asia Pacific, as a radio operator in the Signal Corps.
After three decades working with Social Services as a psychotherapist helping troubled youth and their families, Bob joined the Peace Corps in 1989.
He spent those two years of service in the Republic of Palau, teaching English, health and social studies, as well as being active in the development of community projects.
Bob’s travels to the Philippines encouraged his success as a freelance writer for the Filipino American Herald newspaper.
Bob’s many hobbies included his love of hiking, bicycling, and “Keeper” of the New Dungeness Lighthouse.
As a lover of books, Bob became an avid reader of all genres.
Bob was preceded in death by his brother Len Beardsley, and is survived by his sister, Joan (Beardsley) Hawley-McGrath and several nieces and nephews.
A Celebration of Life Reception for friends and family will be held at the Davenport Hotel from 3:00-5:00pm on Saturday, May 30th.