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1942
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Robert Hudson Obituary
Robert was born May 1, 1942, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Ray Hudson and Ruth Sobieski Hudson. Robert didn't have an easy childhood as he was born with a heart defect. His parents were told to name him the day he was born because he wouldn't make it through the night, but he made it 82 years.
Robert had his first heart surgery at 11 years old (1953). During this surgery, Robert's heart stopped beating for 28 minutes, and twenty-one electrical shocks were needed before his heart resumed beating on its own. The first surgery was followed by a second heart surgery at 17 years old (1959) that took over 8 hours to complete. Robert's sisters, Janaye and Radean, were his fierce protectors as he grew up and he wasn't able to participate in normal activities. He was told multiple times he wouldn't make it, but that just made him more determined to do so.
On June 5, 1970, he married Virginia Gellings in Idaho Falls. Robert and Virginia made their home in Idaho Falls where Robert worked as a cook for the family owned, Hudson's Cafe. He always said he was the luckiest man alive for having met and married Virginia. He met Virginia at one of his favorite hang outs, Bowl-ero, where he was also an active bowler for many years.
Robert had to have other heart surgeries throughout the years. He lost most of his vision due to one of these surgeries, but would still ride his bike around town to have coffee with his friends. With what Robert went through in his life, it would be easy to be angry or bitter, but Robert was known for always smiling, laughing, and telling jokes.
Robert is survived by his wife, Virginia Hudson; daughter, AnnMarie (Theron) Marshall of Herriman, UT; son, Ray Hudson of Boise, ID; sister, Janaye (Dale) Berggren of Idaho Falls, ID; sister, Radean (Kent) Wilcox of Idaho Falls, ID; and 3 grandchildren, Kiearon, Logan, and Mikaela.
A gathering will be held at 5:00 p.m. Friday, October 25, 2024, at Wood Funeral Home East Side, 963 S. Ammon Road.
Donations can be made in his name to the Idaho Heart Foundation.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.woodfuneralhome.com.
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Kerry Watts
October 29, 2024
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Virginia, I want you to know how much I love and appreciated you and Bob and the special people you've always been to me.
Bob knew how to make everyone happy and laugh.
He will be so very missed.
My love to you and your family.
Rachael Augsburger
October 21, 2024
Robert, you were such a light in the darkness. You always had a joke or a kind word and it was an honor to have known you. I am blessed to have had you and your wonderful daughter in my life as long as I have you will be missed.
Roger Hanson
October 21, 2024
So sorry to hear of Bob's passing He was a good guy and always pleasant to be around. He was a supportive and loving father. He always had a new joke to share or something to put a smile on your face. He was quite the jokester. We will all miss you Bob. God bless you my friend!
Lori Sobieksi
October 16, 2024
I know that I still a young kid when I last seen Bobby, but I do remember him being the one that always had a joke to tell and seeing him when we would go to the cafe. My condolences to the family, will keep y´all in my prayers and sending hugs your way.
Love Dee , Lori and Marcie Sobieski
Debbie Fife
October 16, 2024
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers. Sincere condolences from my family and I.
Baisley Family
October 16, 2024
Never have seen Bob without an incredible smile on his face, a true love for life and his family and always quick with a "one-liner" joke. Truly a blessed man
Our prayers are with your entire family
Sharon Cates
October 16, 2024
I grew up kitty corner to the Hudson's. I could see their house from my bedroom window and remember Bob and Virginia with a child's memory. My brother used to play with Ray. I remember Bob as a good dad and full of stories if you were willing to stop for a minute and listen.
My deepest condolences to the Hudson family. I wish you peace.
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