Robert Charles Gossett

Robert (Bob) Charles Gossett passed away on Tues. Oct 20th, 2015 in Bremerton, WA. He was well loved, appreciated and admired by many family and friends throughout Kitsap and Mason counties.
Bob was born Feb. 11, 1932 to Edmund and Rose Gossett in San Pedro, CA and moved to Bremerton very early with his family. As a teen during WWII Bob had assorted jobs throughout downtown Bremerton and enjoyed telling stories about life during that exciting time. He joined the Navy at 17 and served in the Korean War aboard the USS Winnemucca. After his service he returned home and eventually built his home on Haven Lake where he lived for many yrs.
Bob worked at PSNS for 38 yes, many of those at Shop 99 as foreman and pipefitter. After retiring from the yard he drove the Head Start School bus in Mason County. He continued lifelong friendships with many of his co-workers from the yard, meeting regularly every Tues for breakfast for many yrs, calling themselves the ROMEO's (Retired Old Men Eating Out).
In 1995, Bob met DeAnna while caring for his father. In 1997 they married and enjoyed traveling, camping, bird watching, lake living and a great deal of volunteering. Some of Bob's community fav's included Mason County 1st Responders, Food Bank, Eagles, Elks driving the church bus and just about anyone who needed help. He took care of many people throughout his life who became family.
Bob is preceded in death by his wife Ida, his son Rick, his stepson David and sister Nancy. He is survived by his wife DeAnna, his stepdaughters and daughters-in-law; Denise, Jennifer, Norma and Kim; grandkids and great grandkids. He will be missed!
A memorial service will be held on Fri Nov 6th at Tracyton Methodist Church (5153 Naomi St, Tracyton) at 12:30 pm with a reception at the Bremerton Elks immediately afterwards, approx 2:00 pm. Please join us in celebrating the life of Bob Gossett! In lieu of flowers the family requests a donation made in Bob's name to the Kitsap Historical Museum or the Washington Elks, Therapy Program for Children.