The Goldendale Sentinel, Goldendale, WA., March 22, 1963, page 3

JOHN ROBERT TOBIN DIES ON MARCH 17

     After a period of recent illness, John Robert Tobin, Centerville pioneer died March 17 at Klickitat Valley Hospital at 66 years of age.
     He was born at Centerville July 11, 1895. Centerville also was the place of his baptism into the Church of Christ December 22, 1907.
     John Tobin was a Centerville rancher most of his life.
     He leaves his wife, Goldia; two sons, Lyle of Centerville and Jack of Klickitat; and a daughter, Gene Burke of White Salmon. One daughter, June, preceded him in death.
     He also leaves six grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Other survivors include two sisters, Mrs. Ada Niva of Tigard, Ore., and Mrs. Lillian Edwards of Portland.
     Services were held Tuesday, March 20, at Knosher Funeral Home in Goldendale. George A. Gardner was the officiating minister.
     Pallbearers were Vernon Hinshaw, Harvey Niemela, Edward Hoctor, Bud Ritzschke, Clarence Kelly and Harold Eshelman. Interment was in the Centerville Grange Cemetery.

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