Robert Vernon Wines' Obituary
A Celebration of Life service will be held at 3pm, Saturday, July 28th at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter day Saints, 2755 Sykes Rd. St. Helens. Robert passed away on July 23rd in Portland. He was 78 years old.
Robert was born on August 11, 1933 in Phoenix, Arizona to William Owen and Mary Essie Wilkerson Wines, the 9th of 11 children. He graduated from Phoenix Union High School, class of 1951.
Bob served his country during the Korean Conflict from March 1953 until March 1956 honorably discharged as a Sergeant. He was the Owner and operator of several retail paint stores in Phoenix, Prescott, and San Diego well known as Canyon Paint. On March 13th 1980 he married Linda in Phoenix.
Robert cared for the communities he lived in and was very active with the Lion's Clubs and founded the clubs in Scappoose, Phoenix Metro, and Prescott. He gave of his time and talent to the Gales Creek Diabetes Camp in Oregon and Lions Camp Tatiyee in Lakeside, Arizona. He was active with the St. Helens Bicycle & Pedestrian Commission, volunteered yearly setting out the United States Flag for the holidays, painting the local fire hydrants, driving for meals on wheels, and delivering food baskets throughout the year.
Robert is survived by his wife Linda of 33 years, children; Wesley Wines of Phoenix, Stuart Wines of Scottsdale, De'Aun Ayotte of Tybee Island, Georgia, stepson Tim Alexander of Rhinelander, Wisconsin, and adopted as his own Elizabeth McNell of Dallas, Georgia, 11 grandchildren, 7 Great Grandchildren, siblings; Frances Pritchard of Phoenix, Al Wines of Phoenix and Ruth Zornes of Scappoose.
Predeceased by step daughter, Tammy Wines, siblings; Millie Firestone, Ava Karber, Bill Wines, Margie Goldsmith, Elizabeth Wines, Betty Showalter and Ora Davis.
Military honors and committal service will be held at Willamette National Cemetery.
Contributions can be made in Bob's name to; Gales Creek Camp Foundation
6975 SW Sandburg St. #150, Portland, OR. 97223
On-line condolences can be made to the family at; www.columbiafh.com
Columbia Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
503-397-1154
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