Obituary of Robert Roy VanHalder
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June 12, 1940 – January 9, 2021
Robert (Bob) Roy Van Halder was born in Cottonwood, Idaho on June 12, 1940 and grew up in Spokane, Washington. He served in the U.S. military and had a varied career, including work in the aerospace industry, the U.S. Postal Service, and electronics repair.
Bob married Mary Forney on July 30, 1997. Bob and Mary resided in Brooks, Oregon. They traveled widely and enjoyed gardening and spending time with family and friends. Bob and Mary attended the First Baptist Church of Salem.
Bob passed away from complications of myelodysplastic syndrome on January 9, 2021, with his family by his side.
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