Robert Lee Harding

January 6, 1940 - May 25, 2018

Robert (Bob) Harding was lifted to heaven, surrounded by his family, on May 25, 2018. Bob is survived by his wife of 55 years, Romayne (Lesliee) Harding, 6 brothers, 2 sisters and numerous nieces and nephews. Bob was born in Portland, Oregon to Grace and Frank Harding. He grew up in several locations including Bend and Prineville, before making his home in West Linn. It was here that he would attend West Linn High School (Class of 1958) and be set up on a blind date that would set the course for his life. Bob enlisted in the US Army after high school where he was a radar technician and a paratrooper. After his enlistment, Bob came home, married Romie in November of 1962 and they built their life in West Linn. Bob was a very active member of the community. His mustache was legendary. Even if not known by name, describe the mustache and he was quickly identified. Bob was a devout Christian and an active member of West Linn Lutheran Church from its beginning. He spent countless hours on the river fishing below the Falls. Bob cast a wide net from 39 years of season tickets to the Portland Trail Blazers to giving platelets at the Red Cross, to church softball, to selling tomato plants; one thing resonates through it all. Commitment. Bob committed fully with his whole heart through the good and the bad, he was in it for the long haul. His is a life worth celebrating, and celebrate we will! His Celebration of Life Service will be held on July 7th at West Linn Lutheran Church and begin at 11am. Bob was laid to rest at Lincoln Memorial in a private military graveside service for family on June 5, 2018. In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully requests donations be sent to West Linn Lutheran Church.