Robert "Bob" A. Weik

Robert A. (Bob) Weik Sr of Aurora, took the greatest ride of his life on July 21st, 2022 when he rode home to Heaven. Born in Bend, Or on May 18, 1939, he is the son of Elmer & Elizabeth Weik. He was later joined by brothers Bill and Jim. As they were growing up, the family moved to Salem, Eugene, and Los Altos, CA. Bob graduated from Fremont Union HS in Cupertino, CA in 1957. He then enlisted in the US Navy. His most memorable assignments were Argentina, Newfoundland, and assisting on a PT Excursion boat in New York Harbor. In 1962, after completing his time in the Navy, he moved to Newberg, OR to join his family. In the fall of 1962, Bob began working in Portland at the Freightliner Corporation. For 34 years he worked in Material Handling and he was proud to work for Freightliner trucks. His greatest enjoyment came from the people he worked with like Steve Farrow, Bob Kennedy, Chuck Stark and so many others who became lifelong friends. He loved having his brothers work at Freightliner and that is where he met Marilyn in late 1973. Bob enjoyed life and had numerous interests. In his early years at Freightliner, he met John Weygandt who introduced Bob to shooting fireworks. Bob loved it and continued shooting for Western Fireworks for 33 years. His excitement was contagious and he involved family and friends. They all enjoyed some very memorable times together. If you knew Bob, you knew he loved cars. He started working on his first car at age 14 and never looked back. He loved the challenge of working on the motors and taking a broken car and rebuilding it. He lost track of the number of cars he fixed up. Bob especially enjoyed the many friendships he made through the years as he worked on cars. He loved working alongside his dear friend, Chuck Morrison in the shop. They were still working on several projects when Bob became ill. Bob loved spending time in the Blue Mountains of Eastern Oregon at his Aunt's cabin. He loved observing the wildlife, particularly the elk, deer, hawks, and owls. Highlights of his life were the times spent at the cabin with his family and the many years he hunted elk with trusted friend Dee Pileggi and later, Doug Swartout. Bob attended the Butteville Community Church for over 40 years serving as a Trustee and later as an Elder. Bob enjoyed serving Christ alongside the congregation. Bob is survived by his wife of almost 48 years, Marilyn of Aurora, his daughter Shatrine, son-in-law Glenn, and 2 grandchildren, Audrey and Max of West Linn, and son Rob [Robert Jr.) of Wilsonville. He is also survived by his 2 brothers, Bill of Woodburn and Jim of Lake Oswego. On the Weik side, he is survived by his Niece Amy, great-nephew Xavier Orange, wife Britteny, and 3 great-great nieces: Kirianna, Alivia, and, Zayla all of Salem. On Marilyn’s side, he is survived by: Niece Debra Vilstrup and husband David of Tillamook, great-niece Rachel Cole of Portland, great-niece Erin Cole, her children: great-great-niece Lilia and great-great-nephew Alexander all of Milwaukie, and great-niece, Hilary Cole of Oregon City. Niece Kari Kinsey of Vancouver, WA. Nephew Brian Jud, wife, Molly, and great-niece, Hannah of Clackamas. Sister-in-law, Verna Jackson Creech (husband Bob) of Tillamook. Nephew Craig Jackson of Tillamook. Niece Dawn Jones, husband Mike, great niece Katrina & fiancee Jeremy, great-niece Krista and husband Rokos, all of Olympia, WA area. Nephew Chris Jackson, wife Elizabeth, great nieces Kayla, Alyssa, and Charlotte, and great nephew Chase all of Camas WA, and various areas. Nephew MJ of Maui, Hawaii. Niece Kimberly Tanzer-Schneider, great-niece, Nicole, and great-nephew Dustin are all of Big Bear City, CA. Brother-in-law, Duane Jud, and wife Judie of Walla Walla, WA. Niece Shelley & husband Vince, great-nieces Hailey & Mackenzie of Vancouver, WA. Nephew Britt Jud & wife Lori (Lori arrived in heaven before Bob), great-nieces Phoebe and Naomi, great-nephews Ethan and Isaac all of Camas, WA. Nephew Jay Smith, wife Laura of Tri-Cities, WA, and great-nephews Spencer and Evan. Nephew Joel Smith, wife Heidi of Milton-Freewater, great-nephew Keaton (wife Heidi), and great-nephew Wyatt. Bob and Marilyn are also very blessed to have “adopted daughters,” Xia, Haley (Jordan), and Birgitta, “sons” Kevin (& Lisa), Chad (& Melissa), Jarod and Brian W., and adopted niece Anne & Greg Odegaard and family. In the midst of pain and suffering, God gave us treasures. Here are some of them and we are so very grateful. After he became ill, Bob and Marilyn were continually amazed at the incredible care God provided through the doctors, nurses, aides, and staff at Portland Providence Hospital. We saw their endless work and commitment to saving lives and we appreciate you so much. The members of our Providence Home Health team, as well as our Providence Home Infusion team, were simply the very best. All of you became like family to us, we cannot thank you enough for your phenomenal care and 24/7 commitment to helping Bob. One of God’s great treasures to us is Dr. Christy Dunst, her team, and the entire staff. Dr. Dunst, you are such a gifted surgeon and such an amazing woman. Thank you for giving your life and skills to save others. May God richly bless you, your team and staff, and your work. It is really difficult to find a word to describe the gift God gave us in our Oncologist, Dr. Rom Leidner [Co-Medical Director Providence Head & Neck Cancer Program and Cancer Research Specialist]. His commitment to battle cancer, his care of and for Bob, his humble heart, his consistent help, encouragement, inspiration, and his sense of humor are unmatched. Dr. Leidner, you gave us so much more than ‘medical care,’ you are indeed a treasured gift of God, and as a family, we will continue to pray for you, your family, your work, and your great staff. To everyone who blessed and enriched our lives through the gift of your prayers, your texts, emails, calls, lovely cards, treats or meals, short visits when Bob felt up to it, feeding kitty, mowing the lawns, or watering the plants; thank you for your love and friendship, those gifts blessed Bob ‘pressed down and running over.’ The Celebration of Bob’s life will be: Saturday, September 3rd, 2022 at 2 pm 19900 Willamette Dr., West Linn, OR 97068 Mary S Young Park - Picnic Shelter. There will be signs leading to the event in the park. PLEASE WEAR COMFORTABLE WALKING SHOES, THE GROUND IS UNEVEN. In lieu of flowers, if you would like to make a donation in honor of Bob, here is the information: Providence Cancer Research: https://give.providencefoundations.org/portland/cancer-research Providence St. Vincent Heart Institute: https://foundation.providence.org/oregon/priorities/heart-institute Donate to your church. Donate to your favorite charity. Thank you for being a special part of Bob’s life. Sincerely, the Bob (Robert) Weik Family

Robert "Bob" A. Weik

May 18, 1939 - July 21, 2022