Robert Shirley

Robert Keith Shirley of Yakima, WA, passed away peacefully on July 25, 2020 surrounded by his loving family. Robert was born on August 21, 1946 in Yakima, WA to Aubrey and Virginia Shirley. Robert grew up in Toppenish area and attended local schools. He worked in the Goldendale Aluminum Company for 30 years, after moving top Yakima he enjoyed driving truck for Yakima Fruit Packers for the last few years of his work life. Robert married Julia Hopper on April 19th, 1971 and shared 49 loving years together. They lived in Goldendale, raising their boys. Robert is survived by his wife Julia, sons Aubrey Shirley of Tacoma, WA, and Jeff (Sunshine) Shirley of Toppenish, WA, and his grandchildren Mason, Tabitha, Bailey, Cole, Noah, Holly, Skye and Violet, one great-grandson Walker Woolery, sisters Carol Frady of Desert Air, WA, Linda Hofstad of Sunnyside, WA, Patty Milam of Zillah, WA, brother Ronnie Shirley of Toppenish, WA, Darla Allen of Port Orchard, WA, Barbara Dobbs of Outlook,WA, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Bob was preceded in death by his parents Aubrey and Virginia Shirley, his son Lonnie Keith Shirley, granddaughter Ivy Adrianna Shirley, brother Richard Shirley and sister Pamela Shirley. Bob enjoyed family, hunting, fishing and especially time with his grandson. He will be terribly missed by all. Graveside services to be held on Friday July 31th, 2020 at 10am at Zillah Cemetery. To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Robert Shirley, please visit our flower store.