John Robert Hudson

1948 – 2013

Our beloved Bob Hudson died Thursday, February 28, at the University of Washington Medical Center.Bob grew up on the Eastside, graduating from Bothell High School and Renton Technical College. Bob was a land surveyor who loved the outdoors and reveled in the camaraderie of his survey team buddies. Later in life, he switched careers to work in the retail grocery and restaurant industry, and then in transportation, when he joined MV Transportation. Bob married his wife Hannah Kimball on September 26, 2004 after a long and glorious courtship. He is also survived by son Thomas Hudson (wife Martina, daughters Cheyenne and Riley); daughter Cecilia Duncan (husband Michael, son Gabe); stepdaughter Allison Kimball (husband Nick, son Alex).Bob loved snow skiing, tent camping, hiking, music, his p-patch garden, reading, football games and spending weekends at his beach house in Ocean Shores. Bob’s greatest enjoyment was playing pool — he was well-known across the Eastside for his skill, his sense of fair play, and his willingness to mentor budding pool players. He was a determined competitor.John Robert Hudson was a vibrant man who loved life and all the people in it. He laughed easily and often, and his sense of joy was genuine. Bob captured hearts and minds with his sense of humor, outgoing nature, and mischievous grin. The lights dimmed when Bob died.Bob’s family suggests donations in his memory to: Bellevue Medic 1, 450 110th Ave NE Bellevue, WA 98004 or Hope Heart Institute c/o Development Office, 1380 112th Ave NE Suite 200, Bellevue, WA 98004.Family graveside service Saturday, March 16 at Cedar Lawns, Redmond Washington. Friends are invited to view photos and sign the online guestbook at www.flintofts.com.