Bobbie Joe “Bob” Brassfield, 92, passed away Thursday, November 23, 2023 at home. Born to Zella and William E Brassfield July 27, 1931, in Kansas City, Missouri. The family settled in Idaho in 1936.
After graduating Nampa High, dad joined the Navy in 1949. Returning from Kwajalein Island, he married his high school sweetheart, Margie ruddick in 1951 in Yuma Az. They spent the next 68 years growing a family: Lynda (Steve) Newell, Pam Brassfield, Bill Brassfield of Boise; Grandchildren Rodney, Adam, and Lesley Newell, Anthony, James Brassfield; Great granddaughters McKayla, Alexis, Shelby Newell; great-great granddaughters Kyssah and Paisley Newell.
Dad worked 16 years for Mountain Bell, retiring from Boise Cascade in 1991.
Dad loved camping in their RV, fishing, hunting, and golfing. He was a devoted and loving father and the best Papa.
A celebration of life will be hosted by family on January 13, 2024 from 1 – 4 pm at the Nampa Elks Lodge, 1116 1st St S., Nampa, Idaho.