Robert Flowers

Robert "Bob" John Flowers age, 67, of Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan passed away October 10, 2022, peacefully at his son's home. Bob was born on September 30, 1955, in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan to the late Merlin Flowers and Mary Cartwright (Ojibway). He joined the United States Navy immediately after graduating from Sault High School. While stationed in San Diego, CA, he met his wife, Debra, whom he married in December 1977. After he was honorably discharged, he worked in multiple settings before returning to school at Lake Superior State University and subsequently joining the telecommunications department at the Sault Tribe, where he worked for the remainder of his career. Bob's 4 greatest loves were his faith, his family, cooking, and people. He loved to learn and share knowledge and could never understand if someone didn't want to hear a "better way" of doing things, because he always did. He perpetually talked to strangers and wasn't afraid to look silly or strange to brighten someone's day. Whether in the kitchen, tying flies or fixing a broken appliance, he loved to experiment and tinker and saw value in the attempt whether he created a masterpiece or learned from the failure. He had so many hobbies and interests, it's most accurate to say he loved life and anyone who would join him on the journey. His children and grandchildren brought him particular joy and many children of friends and family also held a piece of his heart. He lived a life of service within the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and throughout his daily interactions. Bob is survived by his wife Debra; 4 children: Jessica (Roland) Cvengros of Denver, CO, Troy (Jeni) Flowers of Helena, MT, Eric Flowers of Sault Ste. Marie, MI, and Lisa (Richard) Barney of Grand Rapids, MI; and 5 grandchildren: Katie, Jackson and Parker Flowers and Makenna and Adele Barney. He is also survived by his siblings: Chery Flowers, Dawn (Mark) Sundstrom, and Sandy (Mike) Gallagher, all of Sault Ste. Marie; many beloved nieces and nephews, and his church family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Merlin Flowers and Mary Cartwright, step-father Robert Cartwright, brother James Flowers, and grandson, Allen Barney. Services will be held on Saturday October 29, 2022, at Niigaanagiizhik, the Sault Tribe Cultural Center at 11:00 AM.

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Robert Flowers

September 30, 1955 - October 10, 2022