Robert McFarlane Martin Jr.

On July 15, 2020 we lost our dad, our husband, our grandfather, our son, our brother, and our friend. He was ours, and through his quiet wisdom he mentored us into better people. We are only sorry for those who did not get the same opportunity.

Bob, or Micky for McFarlane, was born July 18, 1943 to Bob Sr., who proceeded him in death, and Valarie Johnson, who survives him. He was the oldest of 5 brothers, who all survive him: Pat/Wyvonne, Tim/Joy, Sean/Leigh, and Kevin/Kathleen. He married the love of his life, Cecelia A. Martin (Becker) who he met while they both attended Washington State University. They cared for each other deeply throughout their 56 year marriage.

Their first child, Robert McFarlane Martin III (Chris), was born in Spokane in 1963. Before Bob graduated from WSU in 1967, he had a second child, Daniel William Martin. Patrick Seamus Martin was born in Northern California in 1970. All three children survive him.

Mick was always a hard worker. After a brief hiatus from college, he went back, excelled in his two degrees, and worked nights as a janitor. He was recruited by Shell Oil and eventually worked his way into the corporate offices in Houston. When he decided it was time to get back to the northwest, Shell decided he was too valuable and asked him to take a position in Wood River, Illinois.

A few years later, he knew it was time to both move home and scratch the entrepreneurial spirit. He bought Monroe Fireplace and Stove in Monroe, Washington. He and Cec grew the business into a successful enterprise.

He loved his daughters in law as his own. Shona and Chris gave the first two grandchildren, Connor and Riley. Sue and Dan gave him his first two granddaughters, Kahlee and Taylor. Tami and Pat gave him his last two grandchildren, Jilian and Ian. He loved kids and he was a proud Papa to all of his grandchildren.

His main hobby was golf, but also loved to do anything his kids or grandkids liked to do as well. He took care of all of us with his quiet confidence until the day he passed.