May 24, 1942 – May 31, 2011

Robert Leroy Redmond, passed away in Redmond, on May 31, 2011.

Bob was born May 24, 1942, in Bend, to Edward and Blanche Redmond, the youngest of seven children.

He grew up in Bend, and married Marilyn Brown on September 2, 1962. They moved to Washington, where he worked for Boeing Aircraft. While there, Doug was born in 1964, and Debbie in 1966. At age seven, Debbie drowned in an accident in a neighborhood lake.

In 1975, they returned to Central Oregon. He worked for Sea Swirl Boat Company in Culver for 26 years.

Bob loved the outdoors: fishing, hunting, and hiking. He looked forward to attending church at Redmond Assembly of God. After he developed health problems, his friends and neighbors, Gordon and Mildred Severyn gave him a ride to church.

He is survived by his wife, Marilyn of Redmond; son, Doug of Bend; brother, William of Myrtle Creek; as well as many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by daughter, Deborah; parents; three sisters; and two brothers.

Please sign the online guestbook at www.redmondmemorial.com