Robert Charles Staples Obituary (2025)

Robert Charles Staples was born on October 30, 1945, in Ellensburg, Washington to Manley and Georgia Staples. Bob died on April 7, 2025, at the age of 79. Being raised in Ellensburg and spending his entire life living in this beautiful town, Bob grew up appreciating the great outdoors. He loved hiking, camping and fishing with his father and eventually added friends to his adventures. Bob also enjoyed hunting the treasured "Ellensburg Blues". Bob was an avid reader and had a collection of rare of history books, Indian artifacts and treasured antiques. When he wasn't listening to his favorite 60's and 70's rock bands, which he knew every artist and title from memory, you could find him playing basketball, watching basketball or working out at the local pool exercise room. He graduated from Ellensburg High School and obtained two degrees from Central Washington University. Bob was proceeded in death by his parents, Manley and Georgia Staples, an infant brother Gary, and an older sister Billie. He is survived by his sister Debi (Paul) Rugh, nephews, David, Brian, Steven, Darrin, Rick, Chad, Matthew, Zak and his niece Robin. He is also survived by 11 great nephews and nieces. A special mention of his longtime friend/girlfriend Anita Wells, whom Bob knew since he was a young man. Bob's dry sense of humor, teasing those he loved, and anonymously giving will be sorely missed by his family, friends and community. A public viewing will be held on Friday, April 25, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Brookside Funeral Home & Crematory at 500 E. Mountain View Avenue, Ellensburg, Washington.