Robert Darrell Like

Robert Darrell Like, age 76, of La Grande, died May 3, 2012 at a local care facility. A graveside service will be held on Monday, May 7, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. at the Elgin Cemetery. A potluck reception will follow at the home of Gina Matte in Elgin. Those who wish may sign the guestbook at danielsknopp.com.

Mr. Like was born on January 8, 1936, the son of Audie W. and Jewel (Brown) Like in Cleburne, Texas. In December 1959 he married Laquietta Joy Campo. He owned and operated service stations in Texas and Washington, He then went to work for Waste Management Inc, in Seattle, WA for 15 years until his retiring in 2001, when he moved to Elgin. He loved his family, Western movies, John Wayne, Elvis, his cowboy boots and hat, the Bible, wrestling, animals, road trips, snickers bars, yard sales, jigsaw puzzles old cars, peanut pattys and country music.

Survivors include his children, Audy Darren Like, Roger Darrell (Lisanne) Like, Gina Renee Matte, Tracie Olean Miller and Richard Blain Like; sister, Nell (Denver) Bottoms; sister-in-law, Christeen Deal; brothers-in-law, Neil Campo and Corrigan Campo; grandchildren, Crystal, Brandy, Stephanie, Kailie, Roger, Morgan, Shawna, Trever, Jeremy, Joshua, Tiffany, Cody and Suzi; and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife in 2004, his mother and father, sister, Sue Monroe, brother, Charles Like and grandson, Spencer Matte.

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