Robert (Bob) DeClercq, 86, of Greenbank, passed away on January 16, 2012 with his loving wife, Linda by his side. Bob, or “Sonny” as his family called him, was born in Rock Island, Illinois on July 13, 1925 to Leon and Cora (Gates) DeClercq.

Bob was an Air Force Staff Sgt. He served in Iceland and Labrador as a radio operator from 1944-1946. After moving to Washington, Bob married Kathleen Hess in 1950 and they had two sons: Craig and Jeffrey.

For the majority of his career, Bob was a carpenter. He built many custom homes on Whidbey Island and in the surrounding area. He was a true outdoorsman; he enjoyed fishing, camping, and hiking throughout his entire life.

After Kathleen passed away, Bob found love again with Linda Heston. They married in April 2007. Memories of the years they spent together will never be forgotten.

This wonderful man will be dearly missed by all who knew him. Bob is survived by his wife, Linda of Greenbank, his sons: Craig (Lavena) of Whidbey Island, and Jeffrey (Carol) of Sedro Woolley, WA, his step-daughter, Tina O’Hara of Glendale, AZ, his sister, Phyllis (Dexter) Reese of Tehachapi, CA; his grandchildren : Roy Sturtevant, Lance, Tara & Shane Bison, and Morgan O’Hara.

No funeral will be held at Bob’s request. A private celebration of life will be held at a later date.