Robert DeBord

1933 - 2017

Robert DeBord obituary, 1933-2017, Boise, ID

BORN

1933

DIED

2017

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Robert DeBord Obituary

Robert Franklin DeBord
1933-2017
Robert "Bob" Franklin DeBord, 84, passed away December 26th, 2017. Born July 1, 1933 in Fruitland, Idaho, Bob was the best you could ask for in a human being. He was kind, honorable, hardworking, giving, and loyal. He had a sparkle in his eye and ready smile to pass around – especially if it came with a bit of wit, a good story, and a wink or two. Bob was the youngest of three boys, however their family lost his middle brother, Jimmy when Bob was just a toddler. In 1937 the family moved to Payette where Bob's mother and father ran DeBord Construction and helped grow Payette, building by building. From houses to churches to bank buildings and factories, the family business touched every corner of the county and beyond. At Payette High School Bob focused his efforts on sports and charming just about anyone who crossed his path. He was proud to have played baseball with the likes of Harmon Killebrew and Denny Barber – both who played professional ball. Bob parlayed his membership in the High School ROTC to a stint in the Army where he proudly served his country at bases in California, Colorado and Germany. Upon his return he headed north to the University of Idaho where from day one to his last day he was a Vandal through and through. He was a member of Kappa Sigma fraternity. In 1959 Bob met Anne Keim of Nampa. Six weeks later they were engaged and six months after that they were married. This past July they celebrated 58 years as husband and wife. Bob and Anne soon expanded the family with a son, Chris, in 1962. A few years later, they relocated to Payette where they became partners in the local Barger-Mattson Auto Salvage dealership. A few months later, another son, Eric, arrived. It was 1966. Anne resumed her teaching career and Bob dedicated himself to managing the growing business. Bob was a member of the Payette First United Methodist Church, an avid gardener, and a 50+ year member of the Elks. Bob loved golfing and skiing and was instrumental in the development of Scotch Pines Golf Course in Payette and was an early season pass holder at Brundgage Mountain in McCall. He and Anne spent many weekends at the family cabin on the lake in McCall teaching their boys to ski, fish, golf, pick huckleberries, and cut wood! Once their boys made their way north to the University of Idaho, Bob and Anne redoubled their Vandal Spirits and remained season ticket holders for Vandal Football games for many years. In anticipation of their golden years they built their golf cottage on the course in McCall in the early 1990's, doing much of the work themselves. It was here that they spent their summers for the last 20+ years hosting friends and family and making the most of every day. Bob's life with two sons was full, but he was thrilled to welcome, and loved dearly, his sweet daughter-in-law Fafa, of whom he was so immensely proud. A grandson and granddaughter rounded out the tribe and Bob could not have loved them more. Bob is survived by his loving wife of 58 + years, Anne, his son Chris DeBord of Boston, son and daughter-in-law, Eric DeBord and Fafa Alidjani and grandchildren Kian DeBord and Ayla DeBord, all of Boise, brother-in-laws Don (Ann) Keim and Ken (Priscilla) Keim, sister-in-law Mary DeBord, along with numerous special nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents, Gerald "Gerry" DeBord and Mary Fretwell DeBord, his two brothers Don DeBord and Jimmy Ransom, sister-in-laws Vera Keim, Wilma DeBord, and Miriam (Ellis) Albright. A Celebration of Life will be planned for this coming spring in Payette with a summer celebration to follow in McCall. To honor Bob's life and his Vandal Spirit, the family suggests donations be made to the University of Idaho Foundation for the Bob DeBord Memorial Scholarship; University of Idaho Foundation, Inc. 875 Perimeter Dr MS 3143, Moscow, ID 83844-3143
Memories and condolences may be shared with the family www.summersfuneral.com

Published by Idaho Statesman on Jan. 7, 2018.
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Dear Ann and Family,
I read with regret the obituary of Bob. Ann, although it has been years since we were teaching and enjoying English conferences, I think of those days getting to know you and others. I send condolences to you and yours. It is hard to get used to being alone, but our
friends and families step right up to console and hold us up. I am thinking of you all.
Patty Cobb Pierose
Boise, Idaho

Patricia Pierose

January 8, 2018

Please accept my heartfelt condolences for your loss. May the Most High God strengthen and comfort the family during this difficult time of sorrow, as his word assures us at Jeremiah 29:12,13 he will listen to you.

January 6, 2018

may the pain of losing a loved one be followed by the wonderful thoughts and memories of your loved one bring you comfort at this difficult time my condolences psalm55;22

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