Robert “Bob” Leslie Corner, age 81 of Bothell, Washington passed away on October 21, 2018. Bob was born to Ivan and Laura Corner of Bothell, Washington on December 26, 1936. A Bothell High School Class of 1955 graduate, he left to serve his country in the Air Force from 1955-1959, with an honorable discharge. After the Air Force, Bob found his passion in what he would describe as the “best profession on the planet”, the Fire Service. During his long and distinguished Fire Service career, he achieved the ranks of Chief of the Bothell High School Jr. Fire Dept., Bothell Fire Inspector & Fire Chief, Fire Marshall for King Co. Fire Dist. #26 in Des Moines, & Fire Chief for King Co. Fire Dist. #36 in Woodinville. He was also past President of the Washington State Fire Chiefs & Firefighters Associations. Bob was preceded in death by his parents, and three brothers Ivan Jr., William and John Corner. He is survived by his daughters Christine Corner and Lisa Griffith (Dennis), by one grandson, Robert Erickson (Caitlin), and longtime partner, Alice Darrow. He was a loving father, proud Grandpa, dedicated Firefighter and caring person with a great sense of humor who will be greatly missed the rest of our lives. A Celebration of Life Ceremony will be held at Eastside Foursquare Church, 14520 - 100th Ave NE, Bothell, WA on Saturday, Oct. 27th beginning at 3:00 pm. Private burial services at Floral Hills Cemetery, Lynnwood, WA. Donations can be made to Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center in lieu of flowers.
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