1914
Robert
2011
Robert Sherwood
November 21, 1914 — January 8, 2011
11/21/1914 – 1/8/2011
Robert B. Sherwood, age 96, passed away peacefully at home on January 8, 2011. He was born November 21, 1914 in Everett to Willard & Eva Sherwood. Bob graduated from Whatcom High School and the University of Washington School of Law. As a pilot flying with the Chinese National Aviation Corporation (CNAC) during WWII, Bob flew DC-3’s in more than 100 missions over “the Hump,” the Himalayas between India and China. Throughout his life Bob attended CNAC reunions and stayed in contact with his flying friends, especially Bill Maher of Michigan. Bob and his first wife Margaret had three children Marilyn, Craig and Steve. Margaret passed away in 1969. Bob married Audrene (Feldt) Lind in 1972. As a Civil Law attorney practicing in Bellingham for 55 years, he was a partner in Sherwood and Forest, and later in Sherwood, Anderson and Bentley in the Legal Center on Dupont Street.
Bob played tennis and was a member of the Bellingham Tennis Club. He loved golf and has been a member of the Bellingham Golf & Country Club since the late 1940’s. Bob enjoyed traveling, dancing, playing bridge and always had a good story to tell. He was quick-witted, optimistic, encouraging, and always put his family first.
Bob was preceded in death by his first wife, Margaret; and his brother, Bill Sherwood. He is survived by his loving wife of 38 years, Audrene, and his children Craig, Marilyn, and Steve Sherwood.
Memorials may be made to Hospice of Whatcom County, 800 E. Chestnut St., Suite 1A, Bellingham, WA 98225.
Robert B. Sherwood, age 96, passed away peacefully at home on January 8, 2011. He was born November 21, 1914 in Everett to Willard & Eva Sherwood. Bob graduated from Whatcom High School and the University of Washington School of Law. As a pilot flying with the Chinese National Aviation Corporation (CNAC) during WWII, Bob flew DC-3’s in more than 100 missions over “the Hump,” the Himalayas between India and China. Throughout his life Bob attended CNAC reunions and stayed in contact with his flying friends, especially Bill Maher of Michigan. Bob and his first wife Margaret had three children Marilyn, Craig and Steve. Margaret passed away in 1969. Bob married Audrene (Feldt) Lind in 1972. As a Civil Law attorney practicing in Bellingham for 55 years, he was a partner in Sherwood and Forest, and later in Sherwood, Anderson and Bentley in the Legal Center on Dupont Street.
Bob played tennis and was a member of the Bellingham Tennis Club. He loved golf and has been a member of the Bellingham Golf & Country Club since the late 1940’s. Bob enjoyed traveling, dancing, playing bridge and always had a good story to tell. He was quick-witted, optimistic, encouraging, and always put his family first.
Bob was preceded in death by his first wife, Margaret; and his brother, Bill Sherwood. He is survived by his loving wife of 38 years, Audrene, and his children Craig, Marilyn, and Steve Sherwood.
Memorials may be made to Hospice of Whatcom County, 800 E. Chestnut St., Suite 1A, Bellingham, WA 98225.
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