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Robert Eugene White
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November 22, 1947 ~ April 26, 2012 |
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 Robert
Eugene White passed away in his Moyie Springs
home on April 26, 2012. Memorial services were
held May 5 at the Church of Jesus Christ of
Latter Day Saints in Bonners Ferry.
He was born to Blaine and Gwen White of Moyie
Springs, November 22, 1947. He was the eldest of
four; sisters Amy Sibitney and Gail Reoch and
brother George White.
Bob attended Evergreen Elementary from first to
eighth grade, taking part in 4-H while working
with the cows on the family dairy farm. He
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, 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.
It was there in the Silver Valley that he met
his wife, Jeanette.
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. He 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, and four years later the family welcomed
Collette.
The family eventually moved to Metaline Falls,
Washington, 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. 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 and his family enjoyed fishing and 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. |
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