Bob Blumhagen, 59, died Monday, April 27, 2009, at his home on Whidbey Island.

Bob is survived by his wife of 38 years, Francy, mother Della Pederson, sister Dianne LaBissoniere, brother Rick Blumhagen, step-siblings Mike (Farrell) Cornwall, Tom Cornwall, Linda (Jack) Graham, Sally Wilson, Tammy Gifford, Terry (Mort) Marquiss, step-mother Gerry Blumhagen, nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by his father Delbert Earl Blumhagen, step-father Earl Cornwall and step-father Russell Pederson.

A gathering to celebrate Bob will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, May 7 at State Fair Room, SunDome, Yakima.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests a gift of hope to future stroke victims in need of therapy. Checks to: UW Foundation, in memory of Bob Blumhagen, UW Medicine Advancement, 815 Mercer St., C-5, PO Box 35805, Seattle, WA 98109.