Born in Brigham City, Utah and as a child he moved to Riggins, Idaho. Bob moved around Idaho with his family and later in life moved to Portland, OR. He loved being a prankster and loved to make people laugh at his antics. He loved the outdoors, riding his horse in his earlier years, hunting, fishing and the great outdoors. He also loved to work with wood, gardening, and all species of animals. Bob\u0027s grandchildren and great-grandchildren were considered a special gift to him and would boast about them to whoever would listen. Some of his favorite places to visit were San Diego, California and Australia. Health conditions prevented him from traveling as much as he would have liked. Bob served in the US Air Force during the Korean Conflict, and his employment included working at the family nursery in Boise, Idaho, Institutional Foods, and finally retiring from Boeing in Portland, OR. He is survived by his wife Susan Marie of Portland; son Steve and his wife Kathy of Oregon City, Oregon, son Ronald and his wife Beverly or Portland, OR, Bobbi Jo and her husband Gordon of Portland, OR, son Jerry and his wife Jamie of Gresham, OR, daughter Debbie of Portland, OR, son Carl of Portland; grandchildren Michael, Thomas, Jessi, Ryan, Emily Grant, Kevin, Jackson; and great-grandchildren Josie and Jacob. In Lieu of flowers please consider a contribution to the Oregon Humane Society or any animal related group. Graveside service will be held at Willamette National Cemetery on Monday, May 6, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. promptly."",