Florence – Robert ‘Bob’ Tavares, 55, of Florence passed away from a longterm illness on Monday, February 12, 2018, with his family and friends at his side.
Bob was born on July 27, 1962, in Oakland, CA, to John and AnnLee Tavares. He lived in Fremont, CA until 1978 when the family moved to Vacaville, CA. Bob graduated from Vacaville High School in 1980. Thereafter, he worked as a Teamster at Lucky Stores in Vacaville until moving to Florence, MT in 2006.
He is survived by his loving wife of 26 years, Michelle Tavares; daughters Gabriella and Cheyenne Tavares; father John Tavares; sisters Marina DeWynter and Cindy Tavares; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his mother AnnLee Tavares and daughter Cherilyn-Taylor Tavares.
Services were held at Whitesitt Funeral Home on Saturday, February 24, 2018. Interment followed at the Carlton Cemetery in Florence.
Donations can be made to the American Cancer Society in lieu of flowers. Condolences and memories may be shared with the family at www.whitesittfuneralhome.com.