- Date Of Birth: November 16, 1925
- Date Of Death: December 28, 2007
- State: Montana
Robert George Holcomb, age 82, passed away on Friday, December 28, 2007 at Crestwood Convalescent Home in Sequim, Washington. He was born on November 16, 1925 in Bismarck, North Dakota the son of George and Maggie (Hall) Holcomb. He was the 11th child of 13 and was the last surviving sibling.
He married Marion “Mary” Lucille Mellem on December 4, 1943. He entered the U.S. Army in January 1944, into the Army Corps of Engineers. He served in WWII, was wounded and returned to service. He earned several medals and ribbons. After serving two years and being honorably discharged he returned to Montana working in the timber industry and Anaconda Aluminum Company. He retired from Anaconda Aluminum Company.
He was married to Mary for 36 years, until her death. He then relocated to Sequim, WA in 1982. He married Katherine “Kay” Eunice Redman in 1989. They were married for 14 years until her death.
He was preceded in death by 10 sisters and two brothers, his first wife Mary and second wife Kay.
He is survived by his son Robert E. Holcomb of Vashon Island, WA and his daughter Dorthy “Dolly” Poe of Port Angeles, WA and 6 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren.
Johnson Mortuary and Crematory is caring for Robert’s family.
