With heavy hearts, we announce the unexpected passing of Jack (Bob) Robert Gillihan on Father’s Day June 16th, 2024. Bob was born April 1st, 1955, in Sunnyside Washington to Jack and Rosemary (Holt) Gillihan. Bob attended Sunnyside High School, where he enjoyed wrestling alongside his brother Tom, racing, and working on cars. After high school, he pursued many careers from auto mechanic, car salesman/manager, realtor and heavy equipment operator/mechanic. Bob recently retired from Columbia River Steel.
Bob was an avid Seahawk and Mariner fan. He enjoyed golfing and watching his grandchildren play football, baseball and volleyball. He was always the life of a party, loved hanging out with friends, and was full of “dad” jokes. Bob will be missed by many.
Bob is survived by his daughter Jennifer and son in law Nicholas Raymond, son Cory Gillihan and three wonderful grandchildren Keegan and Addison Raymond and Emeillia Gillihan. His mother Rosemary Gillihan, siblings Terry Gillihan, Carolyn Durkee, Nancy Flood, brother-in-law Gregg Flood, Jim Gillihan and sister-in-law Sharon Gillihan. Many nieces and nephews, friends and his second wife Maria Lara. He was preceded in death by his father Jack G. Gillihan, his brother Thomas Gillihan and his beloved dog Kajn.
Bob’s wishes were to not have a formal service but for us to hold a Celebration of Life which he called his “Last Safety Meeting”. To honor his wish, we are holding his “Last Safety Meeting” on October 12th, 2024, at 3PM at Belma Square, 761 Belma Rd, Grandview WA 98930. You may leave a message for the family at www.Prosserfuneralhome.com
