Robert Evan Whaley, 71, passed away in Seattle, Washington on February 9, 2018. He was born in Detroit, Michigan on May 7, 1947. Robert served in the United States Marine Corps prior to his career as a college professor. He is survived by his son Ben Whaley, his long time Domestic Partner Terry Horlamus. A funeral service will be held in his honor on Wednesday February 27, 2019 at Evergreen Washelli Funeral Home, at 1:00pm, 11111 Aurora Ave N, Seattle, WA. Robert will be placed at Tahoma National Cemetery in Kent, Washington. Words of comfort may be expressed for Robert's family by clicking on the Tributes tab just below his name.