Bob Barrows
1959-01-18 2018-04-12
Robert D. "Bob" Barrows, a Lewiston resident since 1973, died Thursday, April 12, 2018, of multiple organ failure, at age 59.
Barrows, who was born Jan. 18, 1959, in Berkeley, Calif., graduated from Lewiston High School in 1977 and went on to work for Potlatch Forests Inc. (PFI) in Lewiston beginning in 1979. He retired in 2016 after working 37 years on the paper side.
He also was involved part time in radio a number of years ago, appearing on FM-105 as "California Bob," and most of his friends called him Bob. He also worked part-time for the Rollaway in Lewiston, and upon retirement from Potlatch he worked part-time at several gas/grocery outlets in the Lewiston-Clarkston Valley.
Bob's great passion was spending days and nights at Disneyland in Anaheim, Calif., where he once lived from 1962 to 1969. His favorite attraction was the "Indiana Jones" ride that saw him take it 4,257 times, considered a record for a person from the state of Idaho. He often flew from Lewiston to Anaheim to enjoy the delights of D-Land and twice flew to Florida to frolic at Disney World.
In school and out of school, Bob got along with people and was always there to help others in need. And he possessed a great sense of humor and enjoyed school activities, particularly drama and sports.
He especially liked competing in soccer and played three seasons for the Seaporters, the Lewiston-Clarkston Valley soccer team.
Bob is the son of Charles "Bob" and Susanna Barrows, who survive him at their Lewiston home.
Survivors also include sons Alex Barrows of Post Falls,
Idaho, and Joshua Barrows of Lewiston, and daughter Jeri Morton of Yakima.
He also is survived by two sisters, Rommy Cole of Cottonwood, Ariz., and Suzanne Beller of Lewiston; and one brother, Chuck Barrows of Tacoma. He also had two grandchildren.
An informal celebration of Bob's life will take place at 6:30 p.m. Sunday at the Lewiston Community Center, 1424 Main St. All who knew Bob will have an opportunity to personally express their feelings and thoughts, as well as perhaps recall a memorable moment or two with him.
Steven Branting will officially open the memorial service and will, among other things, share some words of spiritual encouragement.
Barrows, who was born Jan. 18, 1959, in Berkeley, Calif., graduated from Lewiston High School in 1977 and went on to work for Potlatch Forests Inc. (PFI) in Lewiston beginning in 1979. He retired in 2016 after working 37 years on the paper side.
He also was involved part time in radio a number of years ago, appearing on FM-105 as "California Bob," and most of his friends called him Bob. He also worked part-time for the Rollaway in Lewiston, and upon retirement from Potlatch he worked part-time at several gas/grocery outlets in the Lewiston-Clarkston Valley.
Bob's great passion was spending days and nights at Disneyland in Anaheim, Calif., where he once lived from 1962 to 1969. His favorite attraction was the "Indiana Jones" ride that saw him take it 4,257 times, considered a record for a person from the state of Idaho. He often flew from Lewiston to Anaheim to enjoy the delights of D-Land and twice flew to Florida to frolic at Disney World.
In school and out of school, Bob got along with people and was always there to help others in need. And he possessed a great sense of humor and enjoyed school activities, particularly drama and sports.
He especially liked competing in soccer and played three seasons for the Seaporters, the Lewiston-Clarkston Valley soccer team.
Bob is the son of Charles "Bob" and Susanna Barrows, who survive him at their Lewiston home.
Survivors also include sons Alex Barrows of Post Falls,
Idaho, and Joshua Barrows of Lewiston, and daughter Jeri Morton of Yakima.
He also is survived by two sisters, Rommy Cole of Cottonwood, Ariz., and Suzanne Beller of Lewiston; and one brother, Chuck Barrows of Tacoma. He also had two grandchildren.
An informal celebration of Bob's life will take place at 6:30 p.m. Sunday at the Lewiston Community Center, 1424 Main St. All who knew Bob will have an opportunity to personally express their feelings and thoughts, as well as perhaps recall a memorable moment or two with him.
Steven Branting will officially open the memorial service and will, among other things, share some words of spiritual encouragement.