Robert “Bob” Bagaason passed away peacefully in Rancho Mirage, California on March 29, 2025, after a brief illness. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather and will be missed by those who knew him.

Bob was born June 13, 2048, in Aberdeen, Washington to the late Lowell and Jean Bagaason. Bob graduated from Aberdeen’s Weatherwax High School in 1966 and Central Washington University in 1970. He married Linda Schnabel on June 13, 1970 in Ellensburg, Washington.

Bob served in the U.S. National Guard upon graduation from CWU, and began his teaching career in the Grays Harbor, Washington area. Bob and Linda welcomed their first daughter Tisa in 1973, and their youngest daughter Bridget followed soon after in 1974. The family moved to Cowlitz County, Washington in 1978 where Bob taught History, Health, PE and Traffic Safety. After retirement, Bob was elected twice as Commissioner for the Port of Longview. He thoroughly enjoyed this position and was happy to give back to his community in this role.

Linda and Bob enjoyed traveling to new and tropical locales, their favorite being the Hawaiian island of Kauai. Most recently they enjoyed spending winters at their home in the Palm Springs area.

Bob was preceded in death by his parents, Lowell and Mary Jean Bagaason. He is survived by his wife Linda Bagaason; daughter Tisa McDaniel, daughter Bridget Goodwin (Mark); sister Janet Acker (John Acker d.), brother Doug Bagaason (Sally); grandchildren Tanner McDaniel (Riley), Koby McDaniel, Clayton Carter (Kyla) and Brynn Carter; and great-granddaughter Sloane Carter. Bob is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made in Bob’s memory to the Sons of Norway, Longview Lions Club, or the Portland Shriner’s Hospital.

Services will be private.