Robert W. Lanning Obituary (1940

Robert "Bob" W. Lanning, 67, of Poulsbo died July 1, 2008, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. He was born November 16, 1940 in Port Townsend, WA to Walter and Irene (Croxton) Lanning. Bob graduated from North Kitsap High School with the class of 1958 and from Olympic College. He served in the National Guard. Bob worked as a Transportation Foreman at PSNS for many years retiring in April 1993. Bob married Sandra Olson in Poulsbo, WA on January 1, 1965, they later divorced. He was a member of the NK Eagles. Bob was preceded in death by his father Walter, brother John and grandson Joseph. He is survived by his mother Irene; son Stephen and wife Tracey; daughters Candace and husband Mark Fisher and Catherine Lanning of Poulsbo, daughter Christen Lanning of Everett; brother Frank and wife Nancy Burton of Bremerton; 14 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. A memorial gathering will be held at Candace's home on Sunday, July 13th at 2-4PM for more information contact The Stone Chapel "Poulsbo Mortuary" at 360-779-4474. Memorial contributions may be given to American Cancer Association or Group Health Hospice.