Lifelong Elma resident Robert Alvin Winings passed away March 12, 2019 at the Summit Pacific hospital in Elma, WA. Robert was born in Garden City, WA on Sept 11, 1924 to John and Mabel Winings.
Robert (Bob) joined the service at the age of 18 serving in the US Navy for twenty-seven years. He was a WW II and Korean Veteran. Out of all the ships he served on his favorites were the submarines. After the service Robert settled down at the family farm on the outskirts of Elma with his wife Irene, together they raised beef cattle enjoying life together.
Robert also became the head of the Elma VFW club running it for years as his wife Irene did many dinners working beside Robert.
Robert was preceded in death by his beloved wife Lennie Irene (Stevens) Winings. Their children Elsiemond R. Anderson, Karen L. Livengood and Edward L. Stewart.
Robert was survived by his daughter Sharon L. Eoff her husband Robert J. ,son James P. Stewart with his wife Mary A. Robert’s sister Florence Spalding, nephew David and wife Kay Spalding, nieces Susan Tomas and Annette Ferrel of Elma. As well as numerous other nieces and nephews. Twenty-one grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren.
Arrangements are being handled by Harrison Mortuary of Montesano, WA.