Robert L. Weyers

PLAINS — Robert L. Weyers, 66, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2008 in his home from pancreatic cancer.

Bob was born Sept. 18, 1941 in Price County Wisconsin to Ben and Clara Weyers. He graduated from Freedom High School in 1959 and married Donna Vande Hey on July 1, 1961 in Freedom, Wis. They moved to Missoula, Montana in 1967.

Bob’s most recent favorite activities included time with grandchildren, fishing and raising longhorn cattle. Plains has been Bob’s primary residence for the last 15 year while enjoying the winters in Yuma, Ariz.

He was preceded in death by his parents, sister, Shirley Vandenberg and brother Richard.

Bob is survived by his wife of 47 years, Donna of Plains; daughter, Lisa Read and husband David and children Joshua, Brandon and Jessica; son, Dave and children Wyatt and Jake all of Plains; son, Sam and wife Julie and children Taylor and Trevor of Florence. He is also survived by two brothers, Len and Ron.

In keeping with Bob’s wishes, his body was donated to the WWAMI Body Donation Program through Montana State University for medical education.

A memorial service will be held on Friday, Sept. 19, 2008 at 4 p.m. at Sunset Hills Funeral Homes in Plains. A potluck reception will follow at Plains Alliance Church.

The family suggests memorial contributions to Clark Fork Valley Hospice at Box 768, Plains, MT 59859, or charity of the donor’s choice.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Sunset Hills Funeral Homes of Plains and Thompson Falls.