Robert Joe Braybrook

Robert Joe Braybrook, 69, of Wilbur, passed peacefully in his sleep, Monday, July 11th, 2016, in the family’s home near Keller Ferry. Robert was born to Walter M. and Doris (Shea) Braybrook in Moscow Idaho on February 10th, 1947.

His family moved from Idaho to Portland, OR where Bob graduated from Madison High School in 1965. He was a Letterman, in Boy’s Glee; Football; Swimming; and Boys’ League.

He met his future wife, sharyn Foulke at the Bar 41 Ranch in Cle Elum’ the friendship grew with each move of the ranch they loved, and were married on his birthday, February 10th, 1973 in Bob’s hometown of Portland. Their son, Reid, was born March 10th, 1974, followed by a daughter, Jennifer, March 19th, 1975.

He loved riding horses and his 350 Honda, water skiing, driving bus #3 and the sports bus to many games, ALL the Wildcat teams through the years, and ketchup! Bob was a quiet man with a smile for everyone and will be missed by family and friends.

Bob was preceded in death by his parents, Walt and Doris. He is survived by his wife, sharyn, of 43 years, son, Ried (Connie) Braybrook, daughter, Jennifer (Brent) Kelton, and grandchildren, Cheyenne, Tori, Rhys, Hunter and Emma.

Memorial service at 10:00 a.m., Wilbur Community Presbyterian Church, Saturday, July 16th, 2016, Pastor Guy Schmielau will be officiating. Luncheon to follow in the church Fellowship Hall. Memorial donation can be made to the Wilbur Booster Club. Please sign our on-line guestbook at www.stratefuneralhome.com. Strate Funeral Home, Wilbur, WA is taking care of the family.