Robert L. Sample

May 28, 1930 - January 10, 2017

Robert L. Sample Obituary (Age 86) Bob was born on May 28, 1930 in Pelican Bay, OR to Clay and Maudie May Sample. Bob resided in Elk, WA until his death on January 10, 2017. Survivors include his wife, Shirley at their home in Elk; daughters Sherrie McQuade of McMinnville, OR and Luanna Frazey of Kennewick, WA; six grandchildren Max McQuade (Michele), Desirae Reid (Cody), Domanic McQuade (Shaina), Michael Cates, Alisha Ellis and Danny Frazey-Ellis, 12 great grandchildren, several nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. Bob was preceded in death by his parents, sisters Alice, Marge, Eva and Margaret and his brother Bill. Bob spent 20 years in the Air Force in Security and Law Enforcement before retiring in 1968 at Fairchild. After that he worked for American Buildings Maintenance, May Trucking, Empire Lines, and Northwestern Stage Lines until 1989 when he purchased Sunset Junction Hobby Shop in Spokane which he operated until retirement in 1996. Bob loved spending time doing custom model train and had been doing this up until he became ill in March of 2016. He was a charter member of the River City Modelers Model Railroad Club in Spokane and a life member of the National Model Railroad Association. He enjoyed traveling, fly fishing and chasing trains and taking photos of them. At his request no services will be held. Memorial contributions can be made to: The Spokane Humane Society, Union Gospel Mission or a charity of your choice. � To plant a beautiful memorial tree in memory of Robert, please visit our Tree Store. Read more Events JAN 10