Robert Otto Bixenman

February 14, 1936 – March 8, 2013

      Robert Otto Bixenman “Bix” passed away Friday March 8, 2013 of natural causes at his home in Sun Lakes, AZ. He was born February 14, 1936 in Salt Lake City, Utah, he recently celebrated his 77th birthday.

      A lifelong Seattle area resident, Bob, “Bix” grew up on Bainbridge Island and graduated from Bainbridge High School in 1954. After graduation, he joined the Air Force. In 1955 he married Judy Muller and they moved to France, then to South Carolina. Returning home in the early days of the computer era with computer military training, Bix began a 40 year career with Boeing Computer Services. He always said: ‘real men work on computers the size of an airplane hangar.’ Bix loved softball and played on Boeing teams as well as in the Bellevue/Renton leagues for many years.

      He retired at a young age to take up his beloved game of golf. Bix and Judy moved to Sun Lakes, AZ, to relax and enjoy the weather and so he could golf year round. He enjoyed his Arizona friendships and we extend our thanks to them all. We know Dad is searching for his next game and his next Hole in One.

      Bix is survived by his wife Judy (Muller) of 58 years, (who has relocated back to Seattle to be near their children and grandchildren); sisters LaVon Bixenman and Dorothy Callaham (Chuck), both of Bainbridge Island; and half-sister Mary Lou Jacobs of CA.

      Bix is also survived by daughters Debbie Campbell (Ty), Patty Zboralski (Victor) and Laurelee ‘Laurie’ Graham (Jeff); son Brian Bixenman (Janet); nine adored grandchildren and many nieces and nephews who loved their Uncle Bob.

      He was preceded in death by his parents, Lester and Pearl, his brother Lawrence Bixenman and his sister Patricia Campbell.

      A celebration of his life will be held on April 13 at 1 p.m. at Redmond Ridge Activity Center, 10735 Cedar Park Crescent NE, Redmond, WA 98053. For more information, contact his daughter at (206) 898-0651.

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