| Robert "Bob" Ward Douglas, Sr. |
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February 18, 1928 - February 10, 2012 |
| Robert “Bob” Ward Douglas, Sr., 83, of Pinehurst, Idaho, passed away February 10, 2012 at the Kootenai Medical Center of Coeur d’ Alene, Idaho. He was born February 18, 1928 at Walla Walla, Washington; Bob was the son of Rev. Charles and Elizabeth (Beeman) Douglas. Bob attended schools in Yakima, Washington. He served in the U.S. Army Air Force during WW II. Bob married Betty Schwartz on November 26, 1948 at Yakima, Washington. Bob and Betty moved to the Silver Valley in 1952 from Odessa, Washington. They founded and were owners and operators of the Kellogg Moving and Storage of Kellogg, Idaho; Bob and Betty retired in 1989 and started their retirement years by spending their winters in Arizona, which they loved and enjoyed. Their sons Terry and Bobby Douglas, continued with ownership and operation of the family business. Bobby passed away and today, Terry continues to own and operate this business. Bob was a member of the Kellogg Rotary Club; a member of the Kellogg Chamber of Commerce, a member of the Mountain View Congregational Church of Kellogg and a member of the Pinehurst Country Club. Bob had also served as a Kellogg Reserve Police Officer and had served on the Kellogg School District School Board; during his term on the school board, the Kellogg Middle School had been built. Bob loved and enjoyed his family, stain glass work, model trains, fishing, spending winters in Arizona and his beloved Boston Terrier dogs. Bob is survived by his beloved wife Betty of 63 years of the family home of Pinehurst, Idaho; three children Kathy and her husband Jim Apthorp of Surprise, Arizona, Terry Douglas and his companion Karla Zufelt of Kellogg, Idaho and Rick Douglas of Spokane, Washington; four grandchildren Marti and her husband Ethan Kast, Tiffney Hojem, Jennilee Mellen (who was born on her Grandpa’s birthday) and Derrick Douglas; five great-grandchildren Joslyn Hojem, Macy Hojem, Liberty Kast (who was born on her Great-Grandpa’s birthday), Toby Kast and Russell Kast; Bob is also survived by one nephew and one niece; he was preceded in death by his parents, one son Bobby Douglas, Jr., one grandson Danny Day, one brother and two sisters. Cremation was held and Memorial Services will be held on Friday, February 17, 2012, at 11:00 A.M., at the Mountain View Congregational Church of Kellogg, Idaho (formerly the United Church Of Kellogg) with Rev. David Langer officiating. A reception for family and friends will be held at the Church Fellowship Hall following services. Inurnment will be held at the Greenwood Cemetery of Kellogg, Idaho. The family suggests that memorials may be made to the Shoshone Pet Rescue P.O. Box 884, Kellogg, Idaho 83837 or to the charity of the Donor’s choice. SHOSHONE FUNERAL SERVICES & CREMATORY KELLOGG, IDAHO is entrusted with funeral arrangements. |
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Sincere & heartfelt sympathies for your loss. He fought a long hard battle. -- Margie (Gravley) Todd Terry, Betty, Rick, I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I recall so fondly all the memories of our time living side by side in Silver King. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. -- Randy Guthmiller To Betty and the family, we are so sorry for your loss. Bob was such a good man, dad and a good friend to many. I remember when Bob sang at our wedding. He sang the Lord's Prayer. A hard song to sing and he did a great job He made the rafters of the church dance with joy. I will always remember that. Bob will be greatly missed. -- Linda and Al Cummings Terry, Betty and Rick, My most heartfelt condolences for your loss. -- George Blickenstaff Douglas Family...I am so sorry for your loss. Bob and Betty were some of the first people we met when John and I moved to the Silver Valley in 1980. They were both so good to give us jobs to help us get started with our lives in Kellogg. You are in our thoughts. -- Darcy and John Furlin We have enjoyed a very long and fruitful friendship with Bob over the years. We will miss him much.. Betty we love you -- Eugene and Lois Statler My parents introduced Bob into my life and he always brought me smiles with his stuff and stories. Betty my heart is with you. -- Janelle Larson Betty and family, know of our deepest sympathy in learning of Bob's passing. He was a special friend and Sherm recalls the times singing together. Blessings to each of you. -- Sherm and Lawanna Watts I worked for Bob with the Kellogg Delivery Service in the 50s. I came to visit a couple of years ago. Glad I had that short visit. He was a fine person. -- Walter (Waly) Baade It has been about 30 years ago that Bob and I worked on a big relocation project. He was a great person to work with: ethical, competent, and service oriented. My sincere respects to the Douglas family. -- Chris Conley Terry, I'm so sorry you've lost your dad-what a fun man he was. I so enjoyed him and your mom when they would come into Sam's. He was such a character. I will remember him often and fondly. -- Julie Crnkovich I knew Bob as a hard worker and go getter. Sorry for your loss, Betty (yes I am related to the Widmers of Odessa) -- Richard Widmer |