Robert William Hale, 102, of Central Point passed away Sunday, November 27, 2022. Robert, born in Portland OR, was a fifth generation descendent of Oregon pioneers who were prominent in settling the Albany, Langell Valley, and Jacksonville areas. He was a graduate of Grant High School, and grew up enjoying fishing, hiking, skiing, and climbing Mt. Hood. Robert is survived by his wife, Shirley Hale, whom he married on October 2, 1949, in Carmel, CA. Shirley and Robert recently celebrated 73 years of marriage. Robert is also survived by daughters Sharon and Susan, son Richard, six grandchildren and three great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and sister Jean Peters. Robert served in the U.S. Navy during WWII, receiving the Asiatic-Pacific and American Theatre ribbons. His last duty was as Supply Officer aboard the CVE-77. After an honorable discharge in 1946, Robert attended Carroll College in Helena, MT, and the Montana School of Mines in Butte, MT. Returning to Portland, he worked as a Traffic Representative for Northwest Airlines. Robert moved to Redwood City, CA where he started a family and was a general engineering contractor and Vice President of Bragato Construction Company. In the California Bay Area, Robert was active in the Lions Club, St. Peters Episcopal Church as a vestry member, and the Parent Teachers Organization. In 1973, the family moved to Medford, OR where he worked as Controller for the Jackson County Department of Public Works, retiring in 1981. Robert contributed his time and skills to many civic and charitable causes which he was dedicated to supporting, including St Marks Episcopal Church where he was a vestry member. He was also a member of the Elks, Sierra Club, Nordic Club, Rogue Valley Genealogical Society, Amateur Radio Club, Master Gardeners, and volunteered with various organizations including the SMART Reading program. Robert felt truly fortunate to live in Southern Oregon where he enjoyed gardening, fishing, hiking, RVing, jazz concerts, bridge, travel, and skiing particularly cross-country skiing. A caring and devoted father and husband, Robert will be dearly missed. He loved sharing his passion for life and curiosity for learning, exploring, and creating with his family be it early morning surf fishing, morse code, skiing, hiking, woodworking, electric trains, a competitive game of cards, exploring the mountains or silly campfire songs. His uncanny ability to work and create with his hands, and patience sharing those skills, ensured his son would love doing the same. As a patient high school math mentor to his daughters, he ensured they could later survive calculus. His family will always remember how Robert loved jazz music and dancing with his wife Shirley as well as celebrating anniversaries with friends at the Jacksonville Inn. Those that knew him well knew he always had a question for them. A celebration of life and private interment with family will be scheduled for the summer of 2023 at the Eagle Point National Cemetery. Funeral Service 2100 Siskiyou Blvd Medford, Oregon 97504 United States