Robert (Bob) Joseph Madden

Robert Joseph (Bob) Madden of Bend, OR passed away peacefully on March 30, 2022 with family at his side. Bob was born in Brooklyn, NY, on December 30th, 1934, the third of 3 children, and the only son to Joe and Ella (Kenney) Madden. After graduating high school, Bob followed his father into the fire service, working on a fire/crash crew in the US Navy during the Korean war. After his service ended, Bob moved to Southern California where he worked at Rocketdyne during the space race and then as a Battalion Fire Chief in Los Angeles County. Bob married Alice Joanne Ramsey on March 30, 1957 and together they had 4 children, Bob, Mike, Tammy and Ella, and four grandchildren, Joe, John, Patrick and Katie. Employment took Bob and Joanne across the country and around the world. They lived in California, Illinois and Washington, D.C., Taiwan and London, England. Bob and Joanne traveled the world for work and pleasure, visiting Russia, Egypt, Australia, France, Germany, Italy, Hong Kong, Japan and Thailand and many other countries before settling in Bend for retirement. Bob worked for McDonnell-Douglas in Europe for 15 years, serving as the Managing Director working with NATO allies. His service in Great Britain was recognized by Her Royal Majesty Queen Elizabeth, when he was granted "the Dignity of an Honorary Officer of the Civil Division of the Order of the British Empire" in March of 1997. Bob is survived by his four children: Bob Madden and his wife Maria from Bend, OR, Michael Madden and his wife Carol of Oceanside, CA, Tammy Hill and her husband Fred of Warner, NH, and Ella Van Nort of Los Angeles CA (husband John, deceased 2013). Four grandchildren: Joe Madden, Pat Madden and his wife Kellie, John Hill, and Katie Hill. He is also survived by his sister, Joan Husen of Oceanside. CA, and 13 nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife of 64 years, Joanne, in August 2021. Bob instilled in his children and all who knew him the value of friendship, and a love and respect for travel, science, space, and most importantly, service to others. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made directly to Partners In Care, 2075 NE Wyatt Ct., Bend OR 97701 or email https://www.partnersbend.org/donation/

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Robert (Bob) Joseph Madden

December 30, 1934 - March 30, 2022