Robert Eugene White

Robert Eugene White passed away in his Moyie springs home on April 26th, 2012.  

Memorial services will be held May 5 at 11 a.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 1512 Anderson Lane Bonners Ferry, Idaho.

He was born to Blaine and Gwen White of Moyie Springs, Nov. 22, 1947. He was the eldest of four siblings, including sisters Amy Sibitney and Gail Reoch and a brother, George White.

Bob attended Evergreen Elementary from first through eighth grade. He took part in 4-H while working with the cows on the family dairy farm. Bob graduated Bonners Ferry High School in 1966.

Joining the U.S Navy in 1967, he found his passion as an electricians mate aboard the USS Maddox. Serving his country he earned several medals including the Vietnam service medal. He was honorably discharged in October of 1969.

Returning home, Bob found employment in Kellogg Idaho, working at the Bunker Hill and Sunshine mines. There he completed his electrical apprentice and journeyman courses.

He met his wife, Jeanette, in the Silver Valley. Bob knew from the first moment, they would be together forever. After dating and many visits with Jeanette’s mom Jerry, Bob asked for approval to marry Jeanette. Bob always swore she said yes because he wouldn’t take no for an answer. Jeanette would tell you it was his amazing eyes. They were married May 4, 1970.

Years later the couple was blessed with daughter Clarinda, a year later their son Chandler was born, four years later the family welcomed Collette. The family eventually moved to Metaline Falls, Wash., where Bob worked for Le High Portland cement plant until it eventually closed. There he also became a lifetime member of the American legion.

Bob then moved his family to Boundary County where he owned and operated White’s Electric and heating, a commercial and residential company. He worked on many places in the community, such as Gene’s OK tires, the Bonners ferry Log Inn, U.S Forest service and several local dairy and hog farms. He also worked on many area homes.

Try as he might Bob tried to fight the Mining fever, but eventually went back to work in the mining industry, finding employment with T.I.C , CDK, and Red Path. Working in many states including Washington, Nevada and Alaska.

Meanwhile Bob’s Family grew throughout the years. His son Chandler Married Candalisa and the couple blessed Bob with grandsons Michael, Franklin and Nicholis and granddaughters Clarissa, Ashlie, and Brooklyn.

 Bob’s baby girl Collette also blessed him with granddaughters Alaina, and EmmaLea and new son-in-law Wayne Ferguson.

Bob’s and his family enjoyed fishing, he could often be found at his favorite spots, Robinson, Perkins, and Bonner Lakes, and the Moyie River. He also enjoyed hunting up on Goat Mountain and on the Saint Joe River.

Family and friends are invited to sign Bob’s book at www.bonnersferryfuneralhome.com Arrangements are entrusted to the care of Bonners Ferry Funeral Home.