WALDRON, Robert J "Bob"

Robert J. (Bob) Waldron, 87, of Baker City died at Saint Alphonsus Hospital surrounded by his family on Friday, Sept. 19, 2014, after a long battle with cancer. A celebration of life will be held on Oct. 18, 2014 at 3 p.m. at Coles Tribute Center, 1950 Place Street, Baker City, Ore. Bob was born in Halfway, Ore., to Cliff Waldron and Ellen (Ritter) Waldron. In June of 1947, he married his wife Freda and they had been married 67 years. Bob worked as a heavy construction surveyor throughout the USA on major construction projects such as large dams, nuclear power plants, oil refineries, and railroad switch yards until he retired in 1989. Bob believed in hard work and integrity; Bob was a man who always tried to do the right thing. He loved music and playing his banjo. Bob also enjoyed his family, the family farm, woodworking, and the great outdoors. Bob is survived by his wife, Freda, his brother Bill and his wife Veryl, his daughter Valarie and her husband Manny, and sons Mike and Jim. He also leaves behind nine grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and many friends. He is preceded in death by his parents, Cliff and Ellen and his son Steve. Although he is gone, his presence will always be with us. Baker County loses a great man with his passing. Contributions may be made in memory of Bob to Relay for Life Luminarias and this can be done through Coles Tribute Center, 1950 Place Street, Baker City, Ore. 97814. therconline.com 7 Oct 2014