Robert C. Helgerson

Robert C. Helgerson, age 91, passed away August 6, 2016 at the Boundary Community Hospital, surrounded by his family. Bob was born in Steen, Minn. on November 21, 1924 to Archie and Gladys Helgerson. His sister, Betty, was born in 1929. Bob married the love of his life, Mary Moscrip, on November 30, 1946 in Spokane, Wash.

Bob served in the Army air force and the 116th Air National Guard from 1946 to 1953. Bob was the oldest, longest serving member of the American Legion #55 in Bonners Ferry.

Bob, a truck driver at heart, hauled logs for Moyie River Lumber Co., pipe for Dunn Brothers and propane for Petrolane. After retirement, Bob and his wife Mary managed a motel/restaurant in Flagstaff, Ariz.

Bob was preceded in death by parents Archie and Gladys Helgerson, Grand Junction, Colo., sister and brother-in-law Betty and John Blasick, Grand Junction, Colo., brother-in-law Bill Moscrip, Lewiston, Idaho, sister-in-law Judy Moscrip, Horshoe Bend, Idaho, and daughter Linda Helgerson English, Moyie Springs, Idaho.

Bob is survived by his wife Mary at home in Moyie Springs, daughters Sandy (Mike) Tompkins, Bonners Ferry, Bobbi Helgerson, Prescott Valley, Ariz., Tammy Scheirman, Post Falls, and son Rick (Jeanette) Helgerson, Camp Verde, Ariz. Bob is also survived by grandchildren Tim English, Bonners Ferry, Tanja (Mike) Ferguson, Boise, Idaho, Heather (Joe) Daniels, Cottonwood, Ariz., Heath (Bell) Helgerson, Camp Verde, Ariz., Rob (Anne) Tompkins, Bonners Ferry, Lindsey Tompkins, Caledonia, Ill., Daniel Wayt, Milton, Wash., Travis Schierman, Post Falls, Idaho, and Jennifer English, Bonners Ferry. Bob is also survived by 12 great grandchildren and two great, great grandchildren.

Memorials in Bob’s name can be sent to Boundary Commuity Hospital and Nursing Home, 6641 Kaniksu St., Bonners Ferry, Idaho 83805. A family gathering was held August 13, 2016.