Robert "Bob" William Messenger

Robert "Bob" William Messenger passed away on May 10th, 2025 in Tucson, Arizona from cancer.

Born on July 8th, 1940 in Dorset, Vermont to parents Albert and Judy (Reed) Messenger, he had 4 siblings that he spent his childhood creating memories with: Patty Wellspeak (of Showlow, AZ), Richard Messenger (deceased), Gerald Messenger (of Sedro Wooley, WA), and Rodney Messenger (deceased). Bob's family moved from Vermont to the Phoenix area when he was 11 years old and he fell in love with Arizona.

He moved to the Pacific Northwest as a young man and traveled there. Bob married the love of his life, Shirley (Violette), on September 16th, 1966 and together they had 5 children: Robert (deceased), Jennifer Messenger (Douglas Hartnett), Troy Messenger (Joanne Tumaneng), Scott Messenger, and Gregory Messenger (Angela Mitchinson). He is also survived by 5 grandchildren: Douglas Messenger Hartnett, Nathan Messenger, Naomi Messenger, Robert Messenger, and Brayden Messenger, as well as many nieces and nephews.

Bob was a carpenter by trade but there was nothing broken he could not fix. If there was a problem, he could solve it. Always, to the end, he was working on a project. In 2001, Bob and Shirley began to spend winters in Tucson. Every day he spent there, no matter the weather, he would say, "another day in paradise." He loved God, his family, his many friends, and the great outdoors. A friend to all, Bob never met a stranger. He always said he didn't have a bucket list because he lived his bucket list. He will be greatly missed by family and friends.

A memorial will be held on June 21st, 2025 at 2:00pm at the Rupert Fire House in Rupert, Vermont.