Robert Daniel Sullivan

May 14, 1922 - October 5, 2011

Robert Daniel Sullivan May 14, 1922 ~ October 5, 2011 Robert Daniel Sullivan was born May 14, 1922 in Mansfield, Massachusetts to Patrick and Helen (Leonard) Sullivan of County Cork Ireland. Bob’s education was completed in Massachusetts, graduating from Boston College in 1947 with a Bachelor of Science degree. Bob served in the U.S. Army during WWII from 1942 through 1946. From 1948 to 1955 Bob was an agent with the Federal Bureau of Investigation in San Francisco, California. Bob married the love of his life Katherine (Kay) Russell on August 5, 1950 in San Francisco, California. With his family growing and different opportunities in Montana, the family moved to Miles City, Montana where Bob owned a car dealership from 1956 through 1966. Bob and Kay operated and owned Sullivan’s Furniture in Miles City from 1975 through 1987. During this time Bob also served as city judge. In 1988, Bob and Kay retired to Portland, Oregon to be near family. Mr. Sullivan was an avid sports fan; among his favorites, Boston College, Boston Red Sox and the New England Patriots. Bob was preceded in death by his parents and sisters Deborah and Eleanor and his wife Kay in September 2009. Survivors include sons Brian (Debbie) Sullivan, Kevin (Peggy) Sullivan, daughter Kathy (Steve) McDonald and eight grandchildren: Brittany Sullivan, Tara (Jay) Pemberton, Logan Sullivan, Kelly, Casey and Corey McDonald, Sean and Kyla Sullivan. Funeral Mass will be held Saturday, October 8, 2011, at 11:00 a.m. in St. Francis Catholic Church, Sherwood, with Father Tom McCarthy officiating. A Committal Service will follow at 2:00 p.m. in St. Anthony Cemetery, Tigard. Viewing and Visitation will be at the church. Arrangements are in the care of Attrell's Sherwood Funeral Chapel, a Golden Rule Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Vincent DePaul’s – St. Anthony Church, Tigard, Oregon, or the American Heart Association in care of Attrell’s Sherwood Funeral Chapel, 16195 SW First St, Sherwood, Oregon 97140.