Robert C Bills, 78, of Boise, ID, passed away June 9 th , 2024.
Robert was born January 2 nd , 1946 in Mobile Alabama while his father was stationed there in the Army.
He was raised in upstate New York where he played on both the high school football and basketball teams.
Robert obtained a bachelor’s degree from State University of New York at Oswego and Master’s degrees from both Georgia Sothern University and University of Georgia. Upon graduation he taught high school industrial arts and coached soccer, football, and tennis. After 10 years of teaching, he went to work for Bechtel as an HR manager where he worked for over 30 years until he retired.
During his time at Georgia Southern he met his first wife Elaine. They had 2 children and were happily married for over 30 years before her passing in 2003.
When not working or spending time with his family Robert enjoyed traveling and going on fishing trips with his friends.
In 2007, Robert moved to the San Francisco Bay Area for work. While there he met Peggy, his partner until his passing.
Robert is survived by his partner Peggy Bryant, his children Steve Bills, Ginnia Bills, Margaret Smith-Flynn, and James Smith and his grandchildren Kaylynn Bills, Trinity Bosley, Steven Bills, Ariane Lopez, Elenore Lopez, Collin Flynn, Pierce Flynn, Felix Smith, and Roland Smith.
He is preceded in death by his wife Gena M Bills, father Harold R Bills, and mother Elizabeth Vanasse.
A funeral service will be held, 10:00 am, Friday, June 14, 2024 at the Covenant Presbyterian Church, 48484 N. Five Mile Rd., Boise, Idaho.
In leui of flowers donations may be made in Bob’s honor to the American Cancer Society, https://www.cancer.org/