Robert 'Bob' D Deatherage Jr. Obituary (1957

Robert Dwayne Deatherage Junior became the firstborn of Robert and Margie (Grayham) Deatherage in Seattle, Washington, on May 4th, 1957. The family moved to Moxee when he was 6, everyone called him Bobby. Bobby became a young man who enjoyed mechanics and repaired then drove his MG Midget and Ford Mustang with pride. Roaming the sage brush hills with his dog Paco and a o.22 rifle was also a favorite pastime, he kept the rattles of snakes he killed as trophies inside his beloved guitar. With this same guitar he wooed Patricia Hotaling, his East Valley High sweetheart, on their first date with "The Malaguena." They married June 2, 1978, in Yakima. Shortly after Bob graduated from YVC with an associates degree in Automotive Mechanics, he also acquired his Private Pilots License and Instrument Rating, so family trips were sometimes flown instead of driven. As time passed, he and Patty were blessed with four daughters and a son, and recently celebrated 44 years together. Jesus Christ touched Bobs life in the early 90s, and he chose to follow his Lord for the rest of his days. His family had the privilege of watching Christ transform him into a humble, more loving man. Bob was known for his servants heart, his hard work ethic and love for his family. The children remember Daddy taking them on hikes in the hills, playing the guitar for them, reading through many books during family time after supper and teaching them how to sing in harmony. They also loved his father/daughter and father/son dates he would regularly take them on. After working at the Hanford area manufacturing fuel rods, supporting reactors and as an engineer for 16 years, Bob began operating Quality Cleaning of Ellensburg. He often worked late hours and would provide food, a hotel or bedding and prayer for folks he found on the street. Rare free time found him on his motorcycle enjoying back roads and nature; pine trees, the fresh breeze and spotting a few deer always rejuvenated him. His vibrant, healthy life was cut short by ALS, and he went to his Savior on July 4th, 2022, from his daughters home in Ellensburg, Washington with Patty the love of his life by his side. We know he is whole and rejoicing in the presence of God! Bob is survived by his wife Patty, children Rachel, Sara (David Loewen), Janelle (Steve Sykora), Hannah and Lucas; his mother, Margie, brothers Jeff (Kelly) and Steve (Susan) and sister Laurie. His 14 grandchildren miss their "Papa" dearly. Bob was predeceased by his Father Robert Deatherage Sr. Bob would gently ask folks he met, "Do you know Jesus as your Savior? Do you know you were created in Gods Image?" We hope and pray that if you dont, you soon will! Visitation will be held on Monday, July 25, from 10 am to 3 pm at Brookside Funeral Home, 500 E Mountain View Ave, Ellensburg. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, July 26, 2022, at 10:00 am at Calvary Chapel, 840 Cowboy Lane, Ellensburg, WA., reception will follow. Graveside services will be held at 1:00 pm at Terrace Heights cemetery 3001 Terrace Heights Dr., Yakima. Visitation Brookside Funeral Home and Crematory (Ellensburg) Monday, July 25, 2022 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM 500 E Mountain View Ave Ellensburg, WA 98926 Funeral Service Calvary Chapel Tuesday, July 26, 2022 10:00 AM 840 Cowboy Lane Ellensburg, Washington 98926 Graveside Service Terrace Heights Memorial Park Tuesday, July 26, 2022 1:00 PM 3001 Terrace Heights Drive Yakima, WA 98901