Robert Hardisty

1931 - 2017

Robert "Bob" Hardisty
Sept. 7, 1931
Nov. 10, 2017
Bob Hardisty passed away at his home in Emmett on November 10, 2017 at the age of 86.
He was born September 7, 1931 in Boise to Ruth and Cecil Hardisty. He spent the first 4 years of his life in Barber, moving to Emmett in 1935.
Bob graduated from Emmett High School in 1949 and attended Boise Junior College where he was part of the BJC Bronco Football Team. Bob started working at Boise Payette Lumber Company in 1951, and retired from Boise Cascade in 1993 after 42 years.
He married Mary Nikirk on November 26, 1952 in Winnemuca, Nevada. Their 65th anniversary is this month.
Bob loved hunting, fishing and camping with his family. He instilled his love for the outdoors upon his children and grandchildren. He was an honest and hardworking man and will continue to be a role model for us to follow.
Bob is survived by his wife of 65 years, Mary, and his children, Pam and Larry Forrest, Lori and Ralph Gurney, Kristi Abel and Bob Hardisty.His 8 grandchildren, Tanya Forrest, Justin Forrest, Chris and Michelle Gurney, Michael and Terah Gurney, Scott and Casey Gurney, Ryan Abel, Jason and Amanda Hardisty, Amanda and Rob Peterson. His 17 great grandchildren, Blaine, Ellie, Brant, Emery, Jerin, Beau, Bransen, Gracie, Delaynie, Sofia, Jake, Mackenzie, Matt, Adrianna, Olyvija, Kaitlyn, Madison.
He was preceded in death by 2 sisters, Betty Hansen and Alice Allen.
A special thank you is extended to June and Loretta of Horizon Home Health and Hospice.
Graveside services will be held on Friday, November 17, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. at the Emmett Cemetery under the direction of the Potter Funeral Chapel in Emmett. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the charity of your choice.