Robert Arnold Stenger
October 2, 1943 - October 18, 2024
On October 18, 2024, Honda Bob left the garage for the final time. A life of adventure and hustle. From living in a teepee in Santa Barbara mountains driving hot-rodded open wheel Indy cars to a boat engineer in Alaska to his Custer compound. Always his way, his life with a wry joke, innuendo and a smile. He was surrounded by friends and family at the time of his passing. Bob acquired a large circle of friends with whom he never ceased in helping without expectation of compensation. His gigantic heart would not allow you to pay him. Once a real candidate for American Pickers, Bob was exhilarated at the hunt for auction automotive and repurposed items. A life-long dog owner, he cherished his last companion, Charlie.
He is survived by daughters Kristina Kinyon, Hannah Brown and sister Susan Diehl and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his parents Arnold E. Stenger and L. Adeline Stenger and sister Sharon Knowles. Bob contributed significant time and resources to the Special Olympics, Birch Bay Legion #86, and Big Brothers program. Loved, remembered and will be greatly missed.
A life celebration where regaling Bob stories is planned for Sunday, November 17, 1 p.m., at the Blaine Boating Center, 235 Marine Drive, Blaine, WA 98230. There will be snacks.
