Obituary: Rousselle, Robert Lowell

Age 85

Wed., Nov. 18, 2015

ROUSSELLE, Robert Lowell (Age 85) Robert “Bob” Lowell Rousselle resided in Spokane, Washington and passed away in Hayden Lake, Idaho on November 8, 2015.

He was born on October 13, 1930 to Edwin Rousselle and Ann Brosinske in St. Agnatius, Montana.

He was a proud member of the Salish Kootenai tribe of Montana.

He graduated from North Central High School in 1949.

He married Juanita Jean Anderson on October 15, 1950 in Spokane, Washington and enjoyed 55 years of marriage before Nita’s passing on May 6.

2005.

Bob worked 40 years driving semi’s for URM Stores, Inc. in Spokane, Washington.

Bob and Nita started their cherry orchard in 1958 on Flathead Lake in Montana.

They enjoyed their special place and spent every weekend taking care of their trees.

Bob loved to play softball and was inducted into the Spokane Metro Softball Hall of Fame in 1987.

He enjoyed his classic cars and hot rods (Fords) and showed them in many area cars shows.

He also loved to play golf and was competitive in all sports.

Bob was preceded in death by his son, Robert C. Rousselle on October 30, 2012.

Bob is survived by his daughter Karen Robinette and son-in-law Tim Warnecke; grandchildren Valerie (Steven) Parks of Fountain, Colorado and Jeffrey Rousselle; sister Elaine Vogt; nephew Rex (Carol) Edwards; brother-in-law Ed (Susan) Wood; sister-in-law Shirley (Lee) McDowell; and his very special friend Carol Phelps.

Bob was a very compassionate man and would lend a helping hand to any one in need especially his family and friends.

His big heart touched the lives of many.

“WITHIN OUR HEARTS THE ONES WE LOVE ARE NEVER REALLY GONE - IN SPIRIT AND IN MEMORY, THEIR LEGACY LIVES ON” Funeral services will take place Saturday, November 21, 2015 at 12:00 p.m. in the Sunset Mausoleum at Fairmount Memorial Park, 5200 W. Wellesley, Spokane, WA with Mike Sanborn officiating.

Contributions in Bob’s memory may be made to, The Union Gospel Mission, 1224 E Trent Avenue, Spokane, WA 99202 Yates Funeral Home has been entrusted with the care of final arrangements.

Please visit Robert’s online memorial and sign his guestbook at www.yatesfuneralhomes.com

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