Robert "Bob" Arthur Fortin

Bob spent his childhood in Marlborough, Massachusetts and attended The Immaculate Conception School through the eighth grade. He learned how to work hard and cope with responsibilities as he had a paper route to provide grocery money as a boy. His strong work ethic at an early age would serve him well throughout his life.

After moving to Idaho at age 15 to live with his father, he attended St. Joseph School in Pocatello and graduated in 1956. High school graduation was in the class of 1961.

Bob is survived by his wife of 58 years Elaine and two adult children, Amy Carr and Brian Fortin. His remaining Fortin siblings are brothers, Richard of Northboro, Mass and Craig Fortin and family of Stanwood, Washington. Sisters, Barbara Jean Fortin of Malden, Mass and Donna Schleyer of Maynard, Mass.

His Idaho surviving family includes Frances Selle West, Paula Triplett (Lane), Lisa Robb (Terry), Thom West, and numerous nieces and nephews.

His two grandchildren, Kate Robbins and Ethan Carr have been a source of pride and joy as he has been an active part of their lives since birth.

He was preceded in death by his parents, older sister, Joan, Tom West, brother Craig West, and first grandchild, Onyx Forward.

Bob enlisted in the Army National Guard in 1963, with training at Fort Ord, California and Fort Knox, Kentucky followed by earning a BA in accounting in 1969.

He and Elaine Fortin were married in 1966 and moved to Boise, Idaho to begin his career at Boise Cascade.

In 1971, They welcomed a beautiful daughter, Amy followed by son, Brian in 1973. Bob enjoyed volunteering in their school and sports activities. Family camping trips and vacations at the Oregon Coast were the highlights of his life.

After 32 years at Boise Cascade, Bob "retired" and devoted many years at the Montessori Preschool co owned by Elaine. He enjoyed the children who gave him the title "Mr. Bob."

The arrival of his grandchildren, Kate Robbins in 2004, and Ethan Carr in 2011 gave him the title of "Grandpa" and a new source of happiness.