Robert Joseph McCarthy

Bob was born on September 29, 1926 in Spokane, Washington to Claude and Rose McCarthy. He passed away in his sleep September 25, 2014 with family at his side after a long and couragous battle with cancer. He attended Everett High School then in 1944 he enlisted and served in the US Navy aboard the flagship USS Kershaw during the Pacific campaign of WWII. He was a proud patriot of the "Greatest Generation" who felt privileged, but humbled to serve his country. After the war in 1947, Bob married his sweetheart Esther Stenvik and had two children, Donna and Ron. He worked at Simpson Paper Company and Weyerhaeuser Paper Mill before retiring. Bob and his wife Esther do-si-doed with the Happy Hoppers Square Dancing club for over 50 years and enjoyed traveling, camping, waterskiing, and fishing with family and friends. He was preceded in death by his mother, Rose; brothers, John, Claude; his sister, Mary and grandson, Karl. Bob leaves his loving wife, Esther, of 67 years; his two children, Donna (Ingo) and Ron (Diana); his grandchildren Lynn (Chris), Jenine (Doug) Rick, Chris, Karl's widow Stacey; and his great grandchildren, Savanna, Kalysta, Justin, Destiny Alex and Jaelyn. Bob was a wise, kind, and loving man with a great sense of humor. He took pride in everything that he did and was highly respected by all who knew him. His strength and courage left a legacy that will live on in all of us for generations to come. He was our hero. In lieu of flowers please make donations in his name to the

American Cancer Society

, Hospice or any

charity of your choice

. His Memorial service and celebration of his life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on October 10, 2014 at Purdy & Walters with Cassidy in Everett. Reception following.