Obituary of Robert W. DeLong

ROBERT W. DELONG In loving memory of Robert W. DeLong, of Camas, who passed away on January 23, 2010 in the hospital. He was 77. Mr. DeLong was a yacht broker and general manager whom retired from Irwin Yacht Sales. Robert was a 1951 graduate of Vancouver High School and 4 year Navy Veteran of the Korean War. He loved his family foremost. He enjoyed boats and boating the northwest waters, wood working, building models and cooking nice meals for family functions. He was born November 2, 1932 at the Vancouver Barracks and was a resident of Clark County the majority of his life. Survivors include his wife of 59 years, Muriel Peggy at home in Camas, daughter, Becki Harmon and her husband, James of Vancouver, daughter, Angela Austin and her husband, Keith of Washougal and grandson Scott Veazie and his wife, Michelle of Vancouver. By Mr. DeLong's request a private memorial service will be held for immediate family members. Please send condolences and sign the online guestbook at www.straubsfuneralhome.com. Memorial donations can be given to the SW Washington Humane Society @ 1100 NE 192nd Ave. Vancouver, WA 98684. Straub's Funeral Home & Columbia River Cremation in Camas is in charge of the arrangements.