Robert C. “Bob” Moline
Robert C. Moline was born September 27, 1933 in Fairfield, Idaho to Lloyd C. and Estrella I. Moline. He attended school and worked the family farm which his grandparents, Ole and Julia Moline, had homesteaded on the Camas Prairie. They later bought a house in Gooding, and Bob graduated from Gooding High School.
Bob enlisted in the US Army in 1954 and attended Medical Field Service School at Brooke Army Medical Center, Fort Sam Houston, Texas, completing the dental assistant course. He was assigned to the 57th Field Hospital and served in the Korean War as a dental surgical assistant. He was honorably discharged in 1962 as a Specialist Four, E-4, and received several medals of commendations.
Bob married Jeanette Carlson on August 11, 1959, in Mountain Home, Idaho. They resided in Gooding, Idaho, all their lives, and raised four children, Rob, Robin, Keri and Becky.
Bob was employed for 25 years with the Bureau of Land Management Shoshone District Office, serving as area manager. He retired in October 1987 and was most proud of his service as a member of the US Department of Interior’s Wildfire Management Team where he spent numerous summers fighting fires in Alaska.
Bob served for twelve years on the Gooding City Council from 1976 to 1988 in the capacity of Council President, Fire Commissioner and Police Commissioner. He was instrumental in the purchase of new trucks and equipment for the fire department and received recognition for his outstanding service.
His most recent recognition was during a Veteran’s pinning ceremony at Grace Memory Care, where he received his American Flag pin and certificate of appreciation of service from a local organization.
Bob was well known in his community. From his yard sales to his uncanny knowledge of the history of Gooding and the Magic Valley, he was counted as an integral part of his beloved hometown. He loved hunting and fishing, especially near his roots of the Soldier Mountain area, and enjoyed coin finding afternoons with his good friend Tom Lowman. He collected most everything and enjoyed the adventure of the hunt whether it was in an antique store or a yard sale. He took pride in furnishing his children’s homes with furniture he had restored himself. When he retired, he really didn’t, because he enjoyed painting houses with Harry Reed, and working with his brother-in-law Leo Basterrechea doing landscaping and installing sprinkler systems.
Bob is preceded in death by his wife Jeanette, and daughter Keri (Kim) Merritt, as well as his parents, brother-in-law Leo, and sisters-in-law Beverly Parks and Coleen Carlson. Bob is survived by his children, son Rob (Penny) Moline of Salt Lake City, Utah; daughter Robin (Dan) Lyons of Boise, Idaho; daughter Becky (Rich) Rigdon of Twin Falls, Idaho; grandchildren Curtis Merritt of Bliss, Idaho; Sarah Merritt of Twin Falls, Idaho; DJ (Beth) Lyons of Nampa, Idaho; Caitlin Moline of Portland, Oregon; Jordan Moline of Seattle, Washington; Ricky (Kim) Rigdon of Kimberly, Idaho; Tara Lyons of Nampa, Idaho; Monica (Skyler) Nalley of Twin Falls, Idaho; and five great grandchildren, Hayden, Emma, Paeton, Serenthia and Stetson. He is also survived by his brother John (Lorna) Moline of Gooding, Idaho; his sister Carole Ann Basterrechea of Gooding, Idaho; as well as Brothers-In-Law Fred Parks and Dick Carlson and many cousins, nieces and nephews.
The family would like to thank Edith of BrightStar Care for her friendship and never-ending puzzling with Dad, as well as Randy Basterrechea of Bowman Funeral for his guidance and direction.
We would also like to extend our appreciation and heartfelt thanks to the staff of Grace Memory Care and Auburn Crest Hospice Care in Twin Falls for their love and patience with Dad.
We are deeply appreciative to the nurses, CNAs, hospice team, and doctors of St. Luke’s Magic Valley for everything they did for dad in his final moments, and we are eternally grateful for their kindness to our family during this very difficult time.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 am, on Thursday, March 12, 2020 at the Gooding First Christian Church, 334 4th Ave. W. in Gooding.
Arrangements are under the direction of Bowman Funeral Parlor of Garden City.
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Beerlys says
March 7, 2020 at 5:04 pmWe so sorry Bob is gone. We have missed visiting with him and coming to his yard sales to say hi. He was a part of Shawn’s entire childhood and we really did love him. But he is happy to be reunited with his wife and daughter now, and probably is giving everyone lifesavers in heaven. You are all in our prayers.
Brian Snapp says
January 13, 2021 at 10:08 pmI met Bob and Jeanette back in the early 90s. Hit it off right away. Had to go out of my to stop by and chat and always willing to do so. Bob and Jeanette were family to me.
They raised a great family.
Condolences and the best of wishes to the family.
I’m probably one of many that lover your parents and appreciated their visits and kindness.
Tracy Shaver says
March 10, 2020 at 5:32 amDeepest condolences, your Dad, Mom, and family were always so welcoming and friendly to me when I was in your home. May the Lord’s spirit be with and comfort you at your time of loss and provide wonderful memories of a life well lived.
Patty Echeita Lyman says
March 10, 2020 at 1:44 pmRob,Robin,Becky.
Oh the wonderful sweet memories we Echeita’s have of living on Nevada St.
Your Dad and Mom were like a second
Mom and Dad to us. Jeannette with her wit and Bob with his gentle smile. Many prayers to all of you.
Leone Brooks says
March 10, 2020 at 3:25 pmThoughts and prayers are with you all, so sorry for your loss. I still have the letter that Bob and Jeannette signed over custody of Kerri when she went to Australia with us….be strong love each other , as your folks would expect ….and no more wrecked cars! Lol! You are a special family and have always left an “indent’’” in ours …..love the family Brooks.
Lloyd C. McLeod says
March 10, 2020 at 10:36 pmBecky and family. We’re so saddened by this news. Bob was a great person and always greeted us with a smile. He will be dearly missed. God bless you all at this very sad time.
Charlene Gray says
March 12, 2020 at 9:31 pmYour Dad was such a delight to see! I really came to know him through my Dad-Waldo Jones. I too enjoyed coming to yard sales and seeing him at his and at others in the community and the stores around town. He would drive by our place and wave. He always mentioned his beautiful wife and how much he missed her-his love ? never faded. God bless your family with His comfort and peace in your loss.