This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: marysday Surnames: Steinke, Wiseman, Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.oregon.counties.lincoln/5304/mb.ashx Message Board Post: The News Times Newport, OR 97365 Posted: Wednesday, Mar 17th, 2010 Robert W. Steinke Robert "Bob" W. Steinke, 68, of Waldport, Ore., died Feb. 18, 2010 at his home. He was born Feb. 6, 1942 to Ryanholdt and Marion Steinke in Auburn, Calif. He graduated from Trinity High School in Weaverville, Calif. in 1959. He joined the U.S. Army in 1961 as a military police officer and was honorably discharged in 1966. After attending Shasta Community College, where he earned an A.A. degree in police science, he served a total of 17 years as a police officer, 11 of which was out of the east precinct in Portland, Ore. He left in 1982. He had two children by a former marriage, Kathleen (Jerry) Wiseman of Oregon City and Jerome "Jerry" Steinke of Portland. When he married his second wife, Beverly, of Kissimmee, Fla. they decided to work together and attended Commercial Drivers Training Institute of Portland, and became a long-haul, professional driving team for several years. Later, he and Bev attended Western Culinary Institute of Portland and relocated to Show Low, Ariz., where they managed a highly acclaimed bed and breakfast, The Coldstream, for four years. He loved to cook, loved trucks, and enjoyed comedy. He also loved animals, especially his little dog, Godfrey, and any cat that would cross his path. But most of all, he loved people and helping people. He was a volunteer Senior Companion of Lincoln County and worked up until four weeks before his death. He was well known for his beautiful deep voice and friendly outgoing demeanor. He was a giver. He would give anything to anyone, and many times, he literally gave his last dollar to someone, or to help an animal. In the summer of 2007 through the late summer of 2008, he was able to realize his dream of driving a big rig, cross-country one last time. He drove for Swift Transport based out of Phoenix, Ariz. and Troutdale, Ore. He told his wife that being able to drive one last time would make him die a happy man. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations to the Lincoln County Animal Shelter, 510 Harney St., Newport OR 97365. A celebration of life service will be at 1 p.m. on Saturday, March 20, at 385 Grant St. in Waldport. 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.