Robert E. “Bob” Bashore, 66

Robert E. “Bob” Bashore, 66, of Elizabethtown, died Monday, June 4, 2012 at his home following an extended illness, his loving wife and family by his side.  Born in Hershey, Bob was the son of the late Earl G. and Betty J. (Gingrich) Bashore.  He was married to Patricia A. (Hirjak) Bashore for 25 years.

Bob was a 1963 graduate of Hershey High School where he lettered in wrestling for four years.  He attended Penn State and Northwestern Universities for traffic and transportation engineering.

Bob was first employed by PennDot for 20 years, and later by Huth Engineering, Acer Engineers & Consultants., and Rettew & Assoc. He founded and operated Keystate Inc., and Trafco Supply Co. Bob retired as Senior Transportation Engineer with Lake, Roeder, Hillard, and Assoc.

Bob also owned and operated Bodylift Nutrition and Weight Management, with three locations in Lancaster Co., since 1995.  He was a fitness professional for more than three decades, specializing in weight management, sports nutrition, sports conditioning, bodybuilding and special programs for seniors.  His bodybuilding achievements include more than 50 physique titles including Mr. Pennsylvania, Mr. Eastern USA, Masters Mr. USA, Masters Mr. Universe, and a third place finish in the World Bodybuilding Championships.  Over the course of his career, Bob inspired and helped thousands of men and women to reach their fitness goals and change their lives. Bob was the PA Chairman of NABBA (National Amateur Body Building Assoc.)

Bob began and promoted Keystone Classic Body Building Championships from 1988 until 2010, which became one of the largest amateur body building championships in the country, and qualified athletes for national competition.

He attended West Green Tree Church of the Brethren in Elizabethtown.

Bob loved Rehoboth Beach, boating, and fishing.  He enjoyed reading, especially about nutrition.  Body building, physique competition, and nutrition counseling to help people reach their fitness goals were his passions. He will be missed by his chihuahua, Bugsy.

In addition to his wife, Patti, Bob is survived by his children, Jodi Bashore of Hershey, Amy Sgagias of Harrisburg, and Brein Bashore of Baltimore, granddaughters, Lyndsay, Alyssa, and Kacey Ray, and brother, Garry L. Bashore, husband of Dolly Bashore, of Hummelstown.  He was preceded in death by a great-granddaughter, Arianna Jean Ray.

A memorial service will be held Thursday, June 14, 2012 at 6 PM at West Green Tree Church of the Brethren, 740 Greentree Road, Elizabethtown, PA, officiated by Rev. Kenneth Stewart.  Visitation with the family will be held from 4:30 until 6 PM at the church. The family will also greet friends following the service in the church fellowship hall. Contributions in Bob’s memory may be made to NABBA USA, P.O. Box 531, Bronx, NY 10469. To send an online condolence, please visit SnyderFuneralHome.com. Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory 560-5100.