Robert "Bob" W Estoup

Robert W. “Bob” Estoup of Hermiston, Oregon, was born on January 15, 1931 in Milton, Oregon to parents, John and Osie (Black) Estoup. He died on December 28, 2024 in Milwaukie, Oregon at the age of 93 years. Bob attended Fruitvale Elementary School and then McLaughlin High School, where he was active in FFA, receiving the State Farmer and American Farmer Awards and serving as FFA Oregon State President 1949-1950. He graduated from Mac Hi in the class of 1949. Bob attended Oregon State College, graduating with highest honors in Animal Husbandry in 1954. He was united in marriage to Barbara Ann Craver on August 29, 1953 at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Walla Walla, Washington. Bob entered the Army as a lieutenant serving at Ft. Sill, Oklahoma and in the 14th Armored Field Artillery in Baumholder, Germany. Upon his honorable discharge they moved to Fort Collins, Colorado where he completed his Masters of Science Degree in Animal Nutrition. They moved to Hermiston, Oregon in 1958 and Bob went to work for PGG as an animal nutritionist and mill manager. In 1988, Bob and Barbara assumed ownership of the 7-Eleven convenience store for 6 years. Bob then worked seasonally as a field technician for IRZ Consulting before retiring to their 35 acre farm in 2010.  
   Bob was a lifelong member of St. John’s Episcopal Church, 25 year member of the Hermiston Rotary Club, served on the Hermiston School District Budget Committee and the Hermiston School Board.
   Bob was especially proud that he and his cousin, Tom Estoup, are 4th generation owner/operators of the family farm at Umapine, Oregon. Settled in the 1860's and declared a Family Century Farm in 2004.  

He is survived by his wife of 71 years: Barbara Estoup, Hermiston, OR; son: Michael Estoup and wife Janet, Beaverton, OR; daughter: Paula Webb and husband Burk, Milwaukie, OR; grandchildren: Ashley, Alexander and Aaron Estoup, Beaverton, OR..

Bob was preceded in death by his parents.

A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 1:00 P.M. at St John’s Episcopal Church, Hermiston, Oregon.

Those who wish may make contributions in Bob’s memory to St. John’s Episcopal Church or the Umatilla County Historical Society.

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Burns Mortuary of Hermiston, Oregon is in care of arrangements.

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