December 28, 1945 – July 22, 2013

Robert Huskey, 67, of Bend, died Monday, July 22nd. He was born to the late Virgil and Shella Huskey, Dec. 28, 1945 in Salem. Robert graduated from South Salem High School in 1963. He served in the U.S. Army, and attended North Idaho College where he received an A.A. in Music. In 1972, he met and married Jeanne Dockter in Salem, Oregon. Robert and Jeanne moved to Bend in 1985 and made it their home where they would raise their two children. Robert was an Oregon State Police Officer for twenty-five years. He also worked as an arson investigator, motorcycle safety instructor and was a Senior Trooper when he retired.

Robert excelled professionally, but also had a number of passions that kept him busy outside of work. He loved the outdoors and knew the rivers, landscape and terrain of the Northwest intimately. He spent many years hunting, fishing, and staying fit. In his late 30’s he took up competitive running, cycling, enduro and motocross, and competed in over 50 races in his lifetime. He completed marathons, ultramarathons and triathlons, and his fastest marathon time was 3:48. He continued running marathons and trail races, and expected to be competing well into his 70’s. Robert’s death was caused by a bicycle accident which gives his family solace, knowing he was outdoors doing what he loved.

He was a member of the Central Oregon Mastersingers and several other community choirs, as he had a true calling for music as a baritone/bass singer. Robert traveled the world and eagerly absorbed different cultures. He saw Europe, Asia and Africa. He was a dedicated father and husband who was reliable, affectionate, loving andgenerous. Robert Huskey encouraged others to persevere given his athletic prowess, and had a warm smile and boisterous laugh that will be missed sorely.

Robert is survived by two children, Bryan Huskey, 36, of Boise and Lori Huskey, 33, of Seattle; one brother, Don Huskey of Salem; and one sister, Bev Weld of Olympia; and his former wife, Jeanne Huskey, of Bend.

In lieu of flowers, expressions of support can be made to Robert Huskey Memorial Fund which will benefit Central Oregon multiple-use trails. Checks can be made out and sent to:

Mid Oregon FCU

PO Box 6749 Bend, OR 97708.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, August 10, 2013 at Westside Church in Bend.