Obituary of Robert Wyman Manakee

Robert “Bob” Wyman Manakee, age 41 of Tucson. Passed away November 23, 2012. Born in Tucson on March 20, 1971 to Judy & Guy Manakee. He is a 1989 graduate of Sahuarita High School, where he was an All-Star football player. In 1990, Robert joined the U.S Marine Corps, serving in the Gulf War. Following in his father’s footsteps, he made his career working for ASARCO and later Freeport McMoran. Robert also traveled to Alaska to work. He had a deep passion for gardening, developing quite the “green thumb”. He loved spending time at the acreage in Green Valley, turning it into an oasis in the desert. Bob was also a fabulous cook. Affectionately called, “TioBob”, he was an amazing uncle and cousin. He had a way with children, they all gravitated to him and he was very proud of them. Bob is survived by his mother, Judy Manakee, nephew, Kaleb Armstrong and many other family and friends. He was preceded in death by his father, Wyman “Guy” Manakee; sister, Tracey; niece, Samantha Turner and his grandparents. Often described as the “life of the party”, Robert will be greatly missed. Memorial Services Friday, November 30, 2012, 11:00 a.m at Bring’s Broadway Chapel, 6910 E. Broadway Blvd. Memorial donations in memory of Bob may be made to the donor’s charity of choice.