Robert Alven Wyvel

passed away on Monday, February 11, 2008 at The Veteran's Hospital in Seattle, Washington. He was 71 years of age and born on September 10, 1936 in Eugene, Oregon to William Wyvel, Sr. and Virginia Baker.He was a resident of Poulsbo, Washington. Robert grew up on Bainbridge Island, Washington and graduated from Bainbridge High School. After high school, he served in the U.S. Marine Corp. Robert worked as a wholesale representative for Armstrong floor products for many years. He served as a volunteer fire fighter for the Bainbridge Island Fire Department for 12 years. Robert enjoyed landscaping, gardening and his fish ponds.He is survived by his wife, Judy Wyvel of Poulsbo, Washington, his children; Scheri Maris of Poulsbo, WA and Sandra Erwin of Woodbine, Iowa. He also leaves behind two brothers and his grandchildren; Haley Maris of Oregon and Randall, Darrel and Travis Erwin of Iowa.Family and friends are respectfully invited to attend the Graveside Service on Monday, February 18, 2008 at 11:00 AM at Seabold Cemetery on Highway 305 Bainbridge Island.A reception will follow at a family home: 13770 Crestview Circle, Silverdale, WA 98383 (map). In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to The Bainbridge Island Volunteer Fire Fighters Association or the Humane Society. Arrangements entrusted to Cook Family Funeral Home.