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Robert (Bob) M. Taft |
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June 4, 1940 ~ November 25, 2015 |
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December 4, 2015 |
 Robert
(Bob) M. Taft passed away November 25, 2015 at
his home in Moyie Springs, Idaho. A Memorial
service will be held December 12 at 3 p.m. in
the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Bonners
Ferry.
Bob was born June 4, 1940 in Takoma Park,
Maryland to Robert and Sarah (Merkle) Taft. In
the mid 1940's they moved to Upper Lake,
California, where he grew up. After high school
graduation, Bob joined the Army. After basic
training, he volunteered for Sentry Dog School
and was assigned to guard Nike Hercules Missile
Sites. Bob had a great affection for dogs and
thought if you did not have one you were missing
out.
It was during this time he met and married the
love of his life, Mary Sue Bishop and they
married September 7, 1961. He was always quick
to say "Mary Sue is my greatest positive
influence."
In 1974 the SALT talks between Russia and
America eliminated all Nike Sites and Bob was
then assigned to the National Training Center at
Fort Irwin, California as an armament repairer
on tanks and artillery. Bob loved the army and
was proud of his service. He retired in 1987 as
a Chief Warrant Officer.
After retirement, Bob started a second career in
Real Estate and over time he was licensed in
California, Nevada, and Idaho. He enjoyed his
new career and found it challenging and
satisfying.
Bob was active in Rotary (past president),
treasurer for the United Way, he was on the
Barstow Community Hospital Board, Chairman of
the Military Affairs Committee and recipient of
many community service awards.
In 2004 Bob and Mary Sue discovered Bonners
Ferry, Idaho where they built a home after
retirement.
Bob was a person that genuinely loved life. In
the 60's and 70's he raced motorcycles in the
desert, in the 80's and 90's he ran long
distance events, and through the 90's up to 2005
he enjoyed white water rafting as his favorite
past time. At the age of 8, Bob received his
first fly rod and the love of fly fishing stayed
with him.
Bob is preceded in death by his father, mother,
and brother Needham. Bob is survived by his wife
Mary Sue; sister-in-laws Margaret, Gail, Dail
and many nieces and nephews.
SERVICES
Memorial Service
Saturday, December 12, 2015
3:00 p.m.
Seventh-day Adventist Church
513353 Highway 95
Bonners Ferry, Idaho 83805 |
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