Robert H Eustice

Robert Harold Eustice, 89, of Buckeye, AZ died on Friday April 24, 2026. Bob was born on March 29, 1937 in Shavertown, PA to Stewart James Eustice and Jennie Mae Eustice(Atkinson) but was raised in Clarion PA where he graduated high school in 1955 and married his high school sweetheart Mary Edith (Peirce) that same year on June 3rd.

Looking for a better life, Bob moved his family to Phoenix in 1962 where they settled down for 32 years and raised their six children. He worked as a water treatment plant operator for the City of Phoenix for 29 years and retired in 1992. In 1994 Bob and Mary moved back to Pennsylvania to return to a rural life where they raised farm animals and kept horses. In 2020 during their final years they returned to the Valley of the Sun to be near children.

Bob was characterized by hard work. He was committed to the security and well-being of his family and worked a second job painting houses alongside his career with the City. Known early in life for his gruff temperament, Bob experienced a profound change in the mid-80s after submitting his life to Christ. Matching the devotion to his family was now a kind-hearted selflessness which testified to the transforming power of the Gospel.

Bob is preceded in death by his wife of 66 years, Mary, his brothers Stewart James (Jimmy) and William (Bill). He is survived by his six children: Joan, Linda, Catherine, Barbara Gail, Dan, and Matt. He is also survived by 17 grandchildren and many great grandchildren.

Graveside service to be held Monday May 4, 2026 at 10:00 am at Resthaven Park Cemetery 6450 W. Northern Ave Glendale, AZ 85301