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In Loving Memory

Robert N. Kline

1/20/1923 - 9/2/2009

Robert Norman Kline, born Jan. 20th 1923 in Greenfield, Ohio, passed away peacefully from natural causes at the age of 86 on Wednesday, September 2, 2009 with his family by his side.

Robert was raised in Pottsville, PA and moved to Washington in 1944. He was a veteran of the US Army and served in WWII. Robert married Yvonne Shoup and raised 7 children. Robert is survived by his wife, Elinor Kline, children Robert Jr., Marcia (Kris) Markum, Patricia Jorgensen, Kathy Morey (Larry), Debbie Kline, Mary McCuistion (Tim), Ron Kline (Christina), 21 Grandchildren and 9 great grand children.

Robert was the oldest of 11 children and is survived by his 10 brothers and sisters. He was preceded in death by his wife, Yvonne (married 47 years) and his second wife, Marilyn.

Robert started a successful and lasting music company, Kline Music in 1955. He was very active in the community, especially his work with the Elks as Exalted Ruler, Eagles and All-Saints Church. He received numerous community service awards with his work in the Puyallup community. Robert was also a member of the VFW and ushered at All Saints Church for over 50 years. Robert was especially proud of his work in the community for families in need.

In 1960 as a member of the Puyallup Elks, Robert started a food and gift basket donation distribution at All Saints Church for needy families in the Puyallup area during the Holiday Season. He created a local school competition to make the event fun and rewarding for the students in the community and in turn help more and more families in need. The tradition continues today.

Robert's smile, laugh and playful wink were his trademarks.

A funeral service will be held Wednesday, September 9th at 11:30 at All-Saints Church, followed by a celebration of his life at the Eagles of Puyallup at 2:30pm. In lieu of flowers, the family welcomes donations to Valley Bank-Main Branch, reference account name Robert N. Kline Benevolent Fund.

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