Robert "Bob" Bryant Maxwell

Robert (Bob) Bryant Maxwell passed away peacefully on July 9, 2026, in Bothell, Washington. He was resting comfortably and was surrounded by family and friends throughout the weeks leading up to his passing.

Bob was born on October 14, 1943, in Seattle, Washington, to Joe and Virginia (Ober) Maxwell. He grew up in the greater Seattle area and graduated from North Kitsap High School in 1961. That year, Bob began his career at The Seattle Times, where he worked for 40 years. He proudly served in the Washington Army National Guard from 1966 to 1972.

Bob was a devoted father, grandfather, brother, and friend. He was beloved by many. During his younger years, he enjoyed fishing, hunting, camping, playing baseball, and spending time with family and friends.

Following his retirement in the summer of 2001, he devoted his time to the things he loved most: traveling the world, boating, going to Seattle Mariners and Seahawks games, and attending his grandchildren’s extracurricular activities.

Bob is survived by his daughters, Betsy Maxwell and Carolyn (Peter) Klauser; his former wife and dear friend, Fran Wockner; his grandchildren, Emily (Beau) Baily, Grace Klauser, Maxwell Klauser, and Benjamin Klauser; his great-granddaughter, Blair Baily; and his sister, Judy (John) Mills.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Monday, July 20, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. at Purdy & Walters at Floral Hills Funeral Home, 409 Filbert Road, Lynnwood, WA 98036.

Livestream of service at https://tinyurl.com/BobMaxwell. A luncheon reception will immediately follow the service.

Interment will follow that afternoon at 2:30 p.m. at Holyrood Cemetery, 205 NE 205th St., Shoreline, WA 98155.

In lieu of flowers, Bob’s family kindly requests that donations be made to Evergreen Health Hospice in his memory (https://evergreenhealthfoundation.com/hospice-support/)

Family and friends who are unable to attend Robert's Celebration of Life in person may click on the link below to view the memorial in real-time via livestream.

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