Robert Lauren Kufus

Robert Lauren Kufus died Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2014. He was born Aug. 3, 1930, to Lauren and Helen Kufus in Seattle. Bob is survived by his children, Michael Kufus and Debby (Bert) Winemiller; grandchildren, Holly (Billy), Chad (Tiffany), Nick and Alexandria; great-grandchildren, Camryn, Haidyn, Jadika, Jamien and Xander; sister, Delores Kelley; nieces, Karen and Susan; nephew, John; and extended family, Shauna and Albert III. Bob was predeceased by his sister, Ann. Bob's most cherished role in life was being Mike and Debby's dad.

Bob's family would like to express their sincere thanks to the Providence Hospice team, notably Carrie. A celebration of Bob's life will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 12, 2014, at Gateway Little Chapel of the Chimes, 1515 N.E. 106th Ave., Portland, OR 97220. Condolences may be left at: gatewaylittlechapel.com.

Published in The Oregonian from Sept. 4 to Sept. 7, 2014

Robert was initiated into IBEW Local 48 in January 1956, he retired in September 2000.