Robert Jay Wixom

Bob was born in Columbus, North Dakota on Oct. 3, 1925 to Robert Sr. and Alma Wixom. He graduated from McHenry High School in North Dakota, then joined the Navy and served during World War II. Bob’s family moved to Renton, where he met his love, Josephine Ruffalo, and was married in 1950 at St. Anthony Catholic Church. They spent time together traveling, playing cards, and attending art and music events. Bob was an involved member of his church and Renton communities. We will admire his many creative projects and paintings for years to come. He began his 30 year career with Boeing in 1959 as a Technical Illustrator. Bob’s artistic talent and passion as a water color artist touched the lives of many. He loved art, music nature, and all people.

Bob is survived by his wife Josephine of 65 years; daughters, Janet Wixom, Rita Berg (Gary); grandchildren, Lauren Gordon (Evan), Ryan Lukjanowicz, Jordan Berg and Alexa Berg; sister, Carvel Eaton (Jim), brother, Larry Wixom (Grace), and many nieces and nephews.

A funeral mass will be held at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Renton on May 29 at 11:00am followed by a reception. Burial will take place at Greenwood Memorial Cemetery at 2pm. Viewing is at the church before the funeral.

We Remember Them

At the rising of the sun and at its going down,

We remember them.

At the blowing of the wind and in the chill of Winter,

We remember them.

At the opening of buds and in the rebirth of Spring,

We remember them.

At the blueness of the skies and in the warmth of Summer,

We remember them.

At the rustling of leaves and the beauty of Autumn,

We remember them.

At the beginning of the year and when it ends,

We remember them.

As long as we live, they too will live;

for they are now a part of us, as we remember them.

When we are weary and in need of strength,

We remember them.

When we are lost and sick at heart,

We remember them.

When we have joys we yearn to share,

We remember them.

When we have decisions that are difficult to make,

We remember them.

When we have achievements that are based on theirs,

We remember them.

As long as we live, they too shall live,

for they are a part of us, as we remember them.

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