Robert Elmer Lee Covey, a resident of Auburn, WA passed away on June 4 at the age of 87. He was born on February 14, 1928 in Oroville, WA. Bob served during WWII in the Army Air Corps and then reenlisted to serve in the Army during the Korean War. One of his favorite activities was fishing the numerous lakes in our state. He also loved working on cars and could always make people laugh with his great sense of humor. Bob was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. He was loved and will be missed by everyone who knew him. He was preceded in death by his parents W. Lee and Nadine Covey, and 2 brothers. He is survived by his wife Ila Mae Covey; his daughters Shirley, Beverly and Carla; 6 grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren; 2 brothers, and 2 sisters.