Robert L. McAfee passed away peacefully at his home in Eureka on March 27, 2022 after a battle with pancreatic cancer.

Born to Roscoe and Gladys McAfee in Brawley, California on June 14, 1952, Robert attended Mulberry school and was a graduate of Brawley Union High School, class of 1971.  Robert worked for Pinner & Sons before he moved to Eureka and married his wife Stephanie Miller on December 10, 1988. Robert worked for Eureka Redi Mix and Mercer-Fraser. Robert greatly enjoyed his travels to Mexico with Stephanie, friendships with many wonderful friends and colleagues, music, great food and wine, and collecting art. His kindness and friendship will be greatly missed, and he will always be admired for his strength and loving spirit.  

He was preceded in death by his wife Stephanie McAfee, parents Roscoe and Gladys McAfee, sister Kay McAfee, and brother Terry McAfee. Robert is survived by his partner Mary Zimmer, Daughter Mari Lynn Pemberton (Oscar), son David Bunch (Charlene), sister Julia “Jake” McAfee, granddaughter Darcy Peterson (Brent), grandson Luke Huffman, granddaughter Jessica Ramsey (Tim), nieces Katie Udovich and Serra McAfee, 8 great-grandchildren, and extended family to include Tammy and Adam Flint; Ty and Debbie Zimmer; and Scott and Mandi Zimmer. 

There will be a private service at a later date. The family asks that in lieu of flowers donations be sent to the Pancreas Center of San Francisco or a cancer charity of your choice. 

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