~ IN MEMORY ~
WWII veteran, NWA Capt. Bob S. Carstensen
September 28, 1919 ~ October 25, 2017
Notification with the passing of RNPA member retired Northwest
pilot Captain Bob Sibert Carstensen, age 98. Captain Carstensen joined
Northwest Airlines 08-11-1942 and retired with Northwest in 1979. Widowed in
October 2007 with the passing of his wife Eleanor ‘Ellie’, Captain Carstensen is
survived by his daughter, granddaughter and great grandchildren.
Online obituary information may be viewed at the funeral home
website:
The Carstensens had most recently resided in Bremerton,
Washington.
Service arrangements are not known.
If more information is received we will be sure to pass it
along.
Thank you,
~ Carol for the PCN
Obituary.......................Bob S. Carstensen
Bob S. Carstensen Bob graduated from Ballard High School and
attended the University of Washington. He became an Army pilot, volunteering to
serve the United Nations rescuing soldiers and civilians. On furlough he married
Eleanor Phellps on July, 3, 1942 they were married till her passing in 2007. The
constant captain; boating as much a joy as flying. He retired after 30 years
with Northwest Airlines. Also a 30 year resident of Hidden Cove, Bainbridge
Island. Survived by his only daughter Carol; granddaughter Courtney, and great
grandchildren Atticus and Ames.
.Seattle Times, The (WA) - Tuesday, November 7,
2017
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Bob Sibert Carstensen
Bremerton, WA
Sept. 28, 1919 to Oct. 25, 2017
Veteran
Bob graduated from Ballard High School and attended the
University of Washington. He became an Army pilot, volunteering to serve the
United Nations rescuing soldiers and civilians. On furlough he married Eleanor
Phellps on July, 3, 1942 they were married till her passing in
2007...........................................
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Obituary.....wife Ellie
Eleanor Carstensen, 88 of Bremerton
Dec. 22, 1918 to Oct. 19, 2007
Eleanor B. Carstensen of Bremerton and former 30-year resident
of Bainbridge Island, passed away on October 19, 2007. She was 88 years of age.
Eleanor was born on December 22, 1918 in Marysville, WA. She graduated from
Marysville High School in 1936. On July 3, 1942, Eleanor married Bob S.
Carstensen in Ballard, WA. She enjoyed Bowling, Boating, fishing and shopping
for anything. Eleanor traveled to Hong Kong and camped in Arizona.
Eleanor was preceded in death by sisters, Maryann, Betty and
Alice. Eleanor is survived by her husband of 65 years, Bob S. Carstensen of
Bremerton; daughter, Carol Green of Bremerton; sister, Marge Flagg (Bill) of
California; and a granddaughter, Courtney.
A reception celebrating Eleanor's life will be held at Lewis
Chapel on Monday, October 29th, at 1 p.m. An online memorial can be seen at
www.lewischapel.com.
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