Robert Lee Campbell

Robert Lee Campbell, 56, died unexpectedly April 18th at his home in La Grande, the result of natural causes. A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, April 24, 2007 at 2:00 p.m. at Daniels Chapel of the Valley.

Bob was born December 17, 1950 in La Grande to Charles L. and Tressa June Needham Campbell. He lived his entire life in La Grande and graduated from La Grande High School. In 1969, at age 18, Bob was severely injured in an alcohol related car accident following an underage party on Morgan Lake Road. The accident left his partially paralyzed with acute memory loss and aphasia. After many years of therapy and continuous support of his parents, siblings, family and friends, Bob was able to live on his own and became a part of the community. Although he was never able to work, he was known to many people and many will remember him riding his bike and later his motorized wheel chair around La Grande. He loved to have coffee at Denny's, shop at Albertsons and eat at McDonalds, all close to his apartment. Bob's friendly smile and outgoing personality gained him many friends.

Bob was a member of Victory Christian Church in La Grande and had a deep faith and a belief that in the after life he would be made whole.

He is survived by his brother and sister-in-law, Steve and Sandy Campbell and his sister and fiancée, Glenis Harrison and Joseph Hamm, all of La Grande. He is also survived by four nephews, two grand nieces, four grand nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. Bob was preceded in death by his parents.

The family honors the many people and organizations that helped Bob through his life. Dwight Dill, Marladeen Risteen, the many people at New Day Enterprises who loved and cared for him, his case manager, Dustin Willey and the member's of Bob's church.

Contributions in Bob's memory may be made to the Union County Safe Communities Coalition, to help curtail underage drinking and driving, in care of Daniels Chapel of the Valley, 1502 7th Street, La Grande, Oregon 97850.