Robert John Sipe

Robert John Sipe, 88, of Bremerton, died April 21, 2013 at his residence. Robert was born July 20, 1924 in Powers Lake, North Dakota to O. Byron and Anne (Alexander) Sipe. Robert graduated as Valedictorian at South Kitsap H.S. in 1942 and Magna Cum Laud at the University of WA in 1949, receiving his Bachelor of Science and Mathematics degrees.
Robert taught as a professor at Skaget Valley Community College in Mt. Vernon in the 1950's. He then was an engineer with Hughes Aircraft in Culver City, CA retiring in 1984.
His interests included mountain and rock climbing, glider flying, music, literature, motorcycle trips, and travel to Hawaii, Europe and Asia.
Robert is preceded in death by his parents and brother Byron Sipe.
Survived by his brother Richard Sipe, of Seattle, sisters, Virginia (Roland) Culbertson of Anacortes, WA and Helen Hallsted of Port Orchard, WA.
The family would like to express thanks to the staff at Claremont East of Bremerton and to Dr. Dore for the excellent care during Robert's final years.
The family will celebrate his life at a gathering 2:00 pm Sunday, April 28, 2013. Inurnment is at Sunset Lane Memorial Park in Port Orchard.