Robert Wendell Thommarson
Obituary
Robert Wendell Thommarson known as "Winky" to family and friends passed away May 23, 2024, in Grants Pass Oregon surrounded by his loving family. He was born December 18, 1942, in San Diego.
Winky was raised in King City attending elementary school and High school where he was active in all sports. He was active in King City JC's, King City Rotary Club and King City Golf Club during his time in King City, before retiring to Grants Pass, Oregon where he enjoyed golfing, taking care of his yard, picking up his grandson from school, reading and spending time with his wife.
Survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Patricia. Loving father to daughters, Robin Dalton (Bob Stace) of King City, CA Denise Silveira of Grants Pass, OR and Nicole Thommarson of Grants Pass, OR and stepson Jim Morton of Woodland, CA. Also survived by sister-in-law Leanne Thommarson of Cota De Caza, CA, nephew RJ Thommarson (Shawn) of Cota De Caza, CA, great nephew Braden Thommarson and great niece Chiara Thommarson and his aunt Juanita Coleman of Azle, TX. He also leaves behind his beloved dog Posey.
Winky, also lovingly known as Papa is survived by 7 grandchildren: Kristina Spears of Redmond, OR, Kourtney Wooldridge of Oklahoma, Emilee Silveira of Grants Pass, OR, Zoe Montoya of Grants Pass, OR, Marlee Trevino of Grants Pass, OR, James Morton of Woodland, CA and Destiny Morton of Woodland, CA. And 8 great-grandchildren: Amelia, Kasen, and Bohdi Spears, Jack and Jace Kessler, Wren Wooldridge, Ace Legend Riddell, Brynlee Castro and twins, a boy and a girl joining the crew in July to make it 10 great-grandchildren.
Preceded in death by his parents: Bob (Cowboy) and Inez Thommarson, his brother, Ronald, and grandson Travis Thommarson.
He never met a stranger and always welcomed his daughter's friends into his home. We mourn his passing but celebrate his life and the love that he shared with us all.
We invite all who loved Winky to join us for a Celebration of Life on June 15, 2024 at 2pm in King City at the King City Fire Department, 422 Bassett Street where we will enjoy a barbeque in his honor and share stories of one great guy!
Published in King City Rustler · May 29, 2024