He was born in Goodman Missouri in 1931. Robert graduated from Coolidge High School, in Coolidge, AZ and attended Arizona State University.
He served in the Army during the Korean War.
Robert worked in direct sales for Zylstra Company for over 35 years.
He was married to Gladys in 1993 and they shared a very happy and blessed life together for nearly 24 years.
Bob was competitive and had a passion for sports – Gonzaga basketball, WSU Cougars, Seattle Seahawks and the Mariners. He also enjoyed his family, playing parcheesi, poker, and shooting pool.
He was survived by his wife, Gladys Minarik,…. 2 children – Kristie Kay Sorenson (Brent), Bob Minarik (Jolene)– 6 grandchildren - Kim Braithwaite, Mark Minarik, Mishawn Zabriskie, Kate Cavender, McCall Williams and Michael Minarik - 13 great grandchildren.
His 3 step children John Ross, Neeva McLeod (Greg), Todd Ross and 2 grandchildren Amanda Erickson & Austin Ross.
Sister Betsy Cuneo
A Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 pm, Saturday April 29, at Thornhill Valley Chapel, 1400 S. Pines Rd. Spokane Valley, WA.
Arrangements under the direction of Hazen & Jaeger Valley Funeral Home-Pines, Spokane, WA.
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