Robert H. Egan

Robert Egan passed away September 11, 2015, at the age of 93. He grew up in Brainerd Minnesota with his brother and 2 sisters, Edward, Betty and Dory. After attending the University of Iowa, Bob joined the Airforce and served during WWII. Once discharged he relocated to Seattle to pursue a career in Architecture. Bob received his AIA Degree from the University of Washington where he met his wife of 66 years, Barbara Gilroy.

Once married Bob and Barbara moved to Mercer Island where they raised their three children, Debbie, Tim and Laurie.

Soon after graduating, Bob became a draftsman for the Architecture Firm, Roland Terry and Associates, a well-known and respected Firm in Seattle. As time went on Bob became a partner with Roland and the company changed their name to Terry-Egan and Associates. He had a passion for the business and took a lot of pride in his accomplishments.

Later he ventured off on his own with his wife Barbara into Interior Design. Some of his notable accomplishments were Seattle based Restaurants and Hotels in the early years. Some of these included the Canlis Restaurants, Hilton Hotels, Doubletree Hotel and The Dublin House Hotel. He then expanded and was known for Hotel Okura in Guam and the Halekulani in Honolulu, Hawaii.

Bob is survived by his wife Barbara, children, Debbie (Marty), Tim (Lori) and Laurie. He also has 5 grandchildren, Greta, Carly, Jennifer, Jeff and Caitlin and also 3 great-grandchildren, Aidyn, Zofia, and Aubrey. We all will always miss you and keep you in our hearts.

There will be a memorial service held at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 8501 SE 40th St, Mercer Island, WA 98040. It will be on the 14th of November at 3:30 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, please send your donation to Tahoma National Cemetery, where Bob will be laid to rest. Tahoma provides ceremonies for military veterans and their spouses.