Robert V Hickey

December 17, 1942 - October 13, 2021

Robert V. Hickey, 78, of Eugene passed away Wednesday October 13, 2021, at his care facility. Robert Virgil Hickey was born in Ontario, Oregon, on December 12, 1942. He was the youngest son of Buel and Lucille Hickey. His brothers were Milton A. Hickey, W. Eldon Hickey and Duane B. Hickey, all deceased. The family moved to Corvallis when he was young. He graduated from Corvallis High School in 1961. Bob married Consuelo Donez and he is survived by his step-daughter, Angela Hood. His step-children, Banji Hare and Richard Hood are deceased. Bob was employed by CH2M Hill following graduation. He worked with his brother, Duane, on the development of the CH2M RollVac machine which was patented in 1987. Bob and Duane founded Taco Toro in Corvallis, where he earned the name “Taco Bob,” Later he worked as General Manager of H&R Block. Bob worked as an accountant for many years. Bob was involved in independent home Bible Study. He took great joy in studying words and their meanings found in the Bible. He was always anxious to share the Biblical studies and verses that he knew. And thou shall teach them diligently unto thy children, and shall talk of them when thou sittest in thine house, and when thou walkest by the way, and when thou liest down, and when thou risest up. Deuteronomy 6:7 The family would like to invite you to an Open House for Bob. DeMoss-Durdan Chapel Friday October 29 11:00-3:00