Robert "Rob" "Robbie" Lee Davie, age 61, of Sedro-Woolley, Washington, passed away on Friday, February 2, 2024.  Rob was born July 3, 1962, to Robert and Nancy (Metcalf) Davie in Mount Vernon, WA.

When he was five years old, his beloved sister, Laura (Lori) joined the family.  As a child, Robbie was her protector.  When it was time for Lori to choose a new horse, Robbie insisted on riding it first to see how well it handled before allowing his little sister to get on.  Although Robbie could ride horses, his love was sports— waters sports and of course, baseball.  He started playing baseball in Little League when he was seven and continued playing pitcher or shortstop through adulthood earning MVPs with one award even being presented by local celebrity ball player, Ray Hauser.

As an adult, baseball continued to be a large part of Rob's life.  In addition to being an avid Mariners fan, Rob worked as an assistant and head coach in California, Burlington-Edison and most recently, in the Sedro-Woolley School District as varsity coach.  Rob taught many life lessons on the field, encouraging sportsman-like conduct and helping each player to do his best, while letting "his boys" know the value of a good education.

Through college, Rob worked for various retailers, including Radio Shack and Bed, Bath & Beyond.  He also spent a summer fishing on his uncle's boat in Alaska.  His job at the Sedro-Woolley Lumber Yard was one that Rob would return to during the summers, even after college.  Other employment Rob had was as a personal trainer at Gold's Gym and a clerk at Chase Bank.  Most of Rob's professional career was spent teaching high school Math and English.  Whether in California, Burlington-Edison, or Sedro-Woolley, Rob invested in his students, especially those who were at high risk.  Rob supported his students' unique needs and created courses of study to ensure that each was able to earn necessary credits to graduate.  Many students received diplomas that were made achievable through Rob's dedication.  His students all meant a lot to him.

During summer vacations, Rob enjoyed the warm weather and did fun things like swimming, biking, and water skiing with his nieces and nephew.  Rob was a loving uncle, and even vacationed with Lori's family.  During his years in California, Rob lived on a houseboat.  Antique cars and going to car shows also brought Rob enjoyment.  Throughout his life, Rob had several dogs.  In his last years, Duke was his loving companion.  Rob treasured life-long friendships with his close classmates who were with him until the end.

Rob was a longtime Seventh-day Adventist and carried out his responsibilities as a deacon even throughout his illness.  He loved his small group Bible study and grew in his faith. Rob was a loyal and devoted friend, brother, uncle, son, and church member.

He is profoundly missed by his mother, Nancy (Metcalf) Davie; sister, Laura Beuse; brother-in-law, Jeff Beuse; nieces, Kilee (Brandon) Samora and Kassidee (Cody) McKnight; nephew, Kyle Beuse; great-niece, Paityn Samora; great-nephew, Grayson Samora; aunts, Frances (Terry) Pitt, Linda (Joe) Lindholm, JoAnne (Roy) Rathvon, and Elena (Mark) Harp.

He was preceded in death by his father, Robert DeForest Davie; grandmothers, Marie Balzar, Muriel Young; uncles, Mike Metcalf and Rick "Jethro" Balzar.

Rob's family wishes to express sincere appreciation to the many teachers, students, district staff, loyal friends and church members who called, visited, and expressed loving wishes of support.  A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, March 2, at 4 p.m. at the Mount Vernon Seventh-day Adventist Church.  Share your memories of Rob and sign the online guest register.