Robert Howard Sewell Sr., born Jan. 9, 1941, in Great Falls, Mont., and passed away on May 2, 2007, in Marysville, Wash.
He Graduated from Helena High School in 1958.
He is survived by his wife, JoAnn Sewell; and sons, Robert Sewell Jr. and his wife, Juanite, Jim Sewell and his wife, Linda, George Sewell and his wife, Darlene, Joseph Sewell and his wife, Kerry; and his daughters, Amy Howell and her husband, Jeff, and Valerie Whelan and her husband, Billy; and daughter-in-law, Julie Sewell; and other daughter, Daravanh.
Robert was blessed with many grandchildren, Joey, Curtis, Christopher, Andy, Tony, Mason, Jacob, Maggie, Samantha, Logan, Colin and Emma; and three great-grandchildren, Ben, Makayla and Makenzie. He also left his faithful and loving dogs, Freckles, Pumpkin and Ruff; and his cat, Ralph.
He is also survived by his brothers, Gary and Mikel Sewell, Ron and Nancy Sewell; and his sisters, Carol and Gary Palmlund, Vicki and Daryl Cornell, Myrna and Kirk Holombo, and Marla and Rusty Singleton; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his son, Brad Sewell; his parents, George and Rosebud Sewell; and in-laws, Joseph and Rose Kerscher. He is also preceded by Moose and Auggie, who were his loving dogs for many many years.
At his request no services will be held. In memory of Bob, we would like to share this poem.
To My Family and Friends
Ive gone now, I thought the time was right.
I lived my life, I did my best,
An example Ive tried to be,
So now Ive taken that step beyond and set my spirit free.
I didnt want to go at first,
I fought with all my might,
But something seemed to draw me to a heavenly light.
Ill not be far, I promise that,
And hope youll always know,
That my spirit will be close to you
Whenever you may go.
Thank you all for loving me,
You know I love you too.
Thats why it was so hard
To end this life with you. So dry your tears, Dont be sad and let me hear you say,
You all look forward to joining me
In Heaven one sweet day.
Dad, we love you dearly and will miss you tremendously.