He moved to Yakima in March of 1948 to marry Audrey Lowe on June 5, 1948. They celebrated their 70th anniversary at Whistlin Jack Lodge on June 2 with their family.
Bob was critically injured in a logging accident in 1960. With love and prayer he survived, but left with pain for 58 years. He never gave up and made life work for him.
We as a family are glad Bob is in the loving arms of his Lord Jesus and free from pain. We will miss him greatly.
Bob is survived by his loving wife Audrey, 3 beautiful daughters: Cheryl (Bob) Lemke, Janice (Ron) Torres, and Nancy (Wayne) Bentz; 7 grandchildren: Brian, Jeff, Eric, Lisa, Cameron, Misty, and Brandy, and their spouses; 15 great grandchildren and spouses, 3 great-great grandsons; 3 sisters, Leaha Cole, Verna Cooper, and Velda Clark; and many nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Jacob and Elizabeth (Biederman) Maier, 3 sisters, Erna Ellis, Edna Lawler, and Ida Ketterling, and seven brothers, Albert, Alvin, Victor, Fred, Rueben, Otto, and Ray Maier.
Special thanks to Dr. Gabriel Lascar – Bob’s physician for many years (their special nickname for each other was partner) and the Cornerstone staff; Dr. Uhlman, Steve and staff at Yakima Urology Associates; Dr. Li; and the staff at Yakima Heart and Sleep Center; North Star Lodge; Good Samaritan Care Center; and Mountainview Home Health. Last but not least, Cheryl and Del Miles and staff at Miles Adult Family Home; and David and the caring staff at Cottage In The Meadow. Thanks to all Medical that helped Bob along the way.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The Miles Adult Family Home, or Cottage In The Meadow.
There will be a private burial prior to the Memorial Service on Saturday, October 27, 2018 at 2:00 pm at Christian Life Center, 716 N. 40th Avenue, Yakima, WA.
