Robert E. Jewell

Robert Eldred Jewell was born to Eldred and Elsie (Trembath) Jewell in Rossland, BC Canada on October 28, 1918 during the Spanish Flu epidemic and entered peacefully into rest at his home at Beacon House Spokane, Washington on November 17, 2009. Bob had dual citizenship and he served in H M Royal Canadian Navy during WWII as a Petty Officer Stoker on the ship Prince Henry.After the war he married the love of his life Catarina Maria (Katie) Orlandi in Canada . They moved to Spokane Washington in 1954 where they raised their 5 sons in the St FrancisXavier Parish and have enjoyed 10 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. Bob was employed by Sacred Heart Medical Center until 1995 as a Stationery Engineer. He was well known for his work ethic and devotion to his family. Bob is survived by his sons, Robert M Jewell, W Patrick Jewell of Kennewick, WA and his wife Sandra, Donald S Jewell, Timothy E Jewell of Mukilteo, WA and his wife Deb, Norman Thomas Jewell; loving friends, Janet and Dana also of Spokane; grandchildren, Lance, LaVonne, Erica, Jenny, Spencer, Casey, Rachel, Ona, Cole and Raina; great grandchildren, Kenneth, Kyler, Julia, Kayleigh, Kyndell, Kameron, and Brady; his nieces Pam Harvey, Jean McNeilly and Barb Potter. Bob is also lovingly remembered by his Canadian nieces, nephews and their extended families. Bob was preceded in death by his beloved wife Katie in 2007, his daughter Donna Thomasina in 1949 and his younger brother William Irving in 2004. Many thanks to the staff and residents of Beacon House for the loving care of both Katie and Bob while they were there. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of your choice in Bob’s name. Vistation will be Monday, November 23 from 12 Noon to 8:00 PM and Tuesday, November 24 from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM at Riplinger Funeral Home, 4305 N Division, Spokane WA. Funeral Mass will be Wednesday, November 25, 2009 at 3:00 PM at St Francis Xavier Catholic Church, 545 E. Providence Ave., Spokane WA Father Jim Kuhns officiating.