Robert Lee Mozingo Obituary (2024)

Robert Lee Mozingo went to be with the Lord on Thursday, November 7, 2024. He passed comfortably in his home in Yakima, WA, with his family by his side. Bob was a beloved husband and father. He had a great sense of humor and was kind, considerate, and generous. He enjoyed working in his beautiful yard with his wife Mary and working in his shop. He loved holidays and could give Chevy Chase a run for his money when it came to decorating for Christmas. He was an avid animal lover and enjoyed caring for his dogs, cats and birds. He even "adopted" a duck that he named Edward at one time. Bob was born on May 25, 1943, in Wellsburg, West Virginia. He was the youngest of 13 children and he spent his childhood between West Virginia and Ohio. As soon as he was able, he joined the U.S. Army. He spent 32 years serving in the U.S. Army, both active duty and reserves. He is a retired Master Sergeant. He spent three tours in Vietnam in the 11th Calvery. Over his military career, he received numerous awards and honors including two purple hearts. After serving in the U.S. Army, he spent time working as an oil driller, then auto mechanic before finally working for the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation. During his career at "the Bureau" he worked on fish screens and water ways and served as a tribal liaison discussing water rights. He retired from the Bureau of Reclamation in 2000. However, Bob wasn't quite finished working, so he found another career working at the Yakima Valley School, in Selah, WA. He worked as a Boiler Engineer for several years before finally retiring to enjoy spending more time with his beloved wife, Mary. Most importantly, Bob was a very devoted family man. He met Mary (Duffield) Mozingo, the love of his life, in 1971. They went on their first date on June 4, 1971, to get a cup of coffee and hot chocolate at their local Denny's. They quickly fell in love and were married on August 21st the same year. Bob became the father to their five children and was an incredible father. Bob and Mary moved to the Yakima valley, where she grew up, and settled in Selah, WA. Bob and Mary were active in their Catholic church, teaching catechism, and Bob served as a 4th degree knight in the Knights of Columbus. Bob and Mary were also very active in their children's activities, including the boy scouts, and the various sports that the children played. He loved his family very much and was always there for them whenever needed. Bob is survived by his loving wife, Mary (Duffield), and their children. Larry Mozingo (Connie), Pam (Mozingo) Bernhardt (Todd), Tami (Mozingo) Adams (Chuck), Ken Mozingo (Tammy) and Nicole Mozingo. Bob and Mary also have 9 grandchildren and many great grandchildren. Bob was preceded by his parents, Wilbur Mozingo and Katherine (Griffith) Mozingo and many brothers and sisters. He is also proceeded by his beloved father and mother-in-law, Ken Duffield and Genevive (Thill) Duffield, who were waiting to welcome him into heaven when he arrived. Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church will host the viewing on November 15, 2024, from 9:00am to 10:30 am, followed by the Funeral Service at 11:00 am. The Graveside Service will follow at Holy Rosary Cemetery in Moxee, WA. A Celebration of Life will follow the Graveside Service at the Holy Rosary Church Hall, in Moxee WA. The family welcomes you to join and share a memory of Bob. If you wish to make a donation in his name, Bob supported the ASPCA and local animal shelters and St. Jude, or mail to Brookside Funeral Home (PO Box 1267, Moxee, WA 98936 and they will forward. Memories and condolences may be shared at: www.brooksidefuneral.com