This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: marysday Surnames: Gortmaker, Parker, Patrick, Strober, Clark, Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.oregon.counties.lincoln/6349/mb.ashx Message Board Post: The News Times, Lincoln City, OR 97367 December 4, 2012 Robert Gortmaker After a brief struggle with cancer, Bob, 75, died at home on Nov. 20, 2012, with his loving family at his bedside. Bob was born in Sioux Falls, S.D. on Christmas Day of 1936 to Louis and Mary Gortmaker. His family moved to Portland when he was a boy, and he graduated from Roosevelt High School and from the University of Portland in 1958 with a Bachelor of Arts degree. During his working years, Bob was a stockbroker, contractor, and restaurant owner. He loved playing tennis, skiing with his family, staying at his cabin at Snow Bird in Government Camp, and after his retirement, spending most of his time at his Neskowin beach cottage. He treasured the company of his children, grandchildren, and many friends. Bob is survived by his wife of 53 years, Patricia; his children, Julie, Kristin Parker (Michael), John (Ann), Patrick (Crista), and Karen Strober (Jeremy); 11 grandchildren; a recently arrived great-grandson; and his sister Joan Clark (Craig). He was preceded in death by his son Michael. At Bob's request, his life and passing will be commemorated at a private family Requiem Mass. In lieu of flowers, the family is suggesting contributions in his memory to the American Cancer Society. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.