Robert Theodore Meacham passed away quietly, December 17, 2021. He was surrounded by his loving family.
Bob was born April 7, 1932, in Paul, Idaho, to Theodore Julius Meacham and Hertha Katherine Schnabel. He grew up in Paul and spent significant time with is grand parents Francis Carter Meacham and Mary Jane Coleman.
Bob was married to Margarette Lucy Jokumsen, Linda Petrie, Judy Race, and Sharen Kay Cobb who remained his loving wife until his departure from the earth.
Bob’s life was one of many ups and downs, he lost a son (Richard Lee Meacham) and a daughter (Marena Lesie Meacham) to automobile accidents, as well as his brother Jerry (Donna) Lee Meacham, his brother Eldon (Glenda) Meacham also departed after a battle with cancer, his brother-in-law Bill (Charlotte) Martindale he also lost his first wife (Margarette Lucy Jokumsan) to cancer. Bob struggled to find happiness until he married Sharen Kay Cobb. Bob and Sharen enjoyed many years of camping and fishing all over Idaho. Bob loved to go Steelhead and Salmon fishing with his brothers and their wives, and many of his children.
Bob spent much of his life operating heavy equipment for a number of companies, to include Holmes Construction, Kloefer Concrete, and the BLM. He was extremely proficient on numerous pieces of equipment and was often told that he was one of the best cat skinner in the business.
Bob is survived by is loving wife, Sharon Kay Meacham of Rigby, ID; son, Robert (Joyce) Theodore Meacham 2nd of Rigby, ID; son, Monty Meacham of CA, son, Brad Tranmer of Boise, ID; son, Stacey (Barbie) Tranmer of Hazelton, ID; daughter, Shay (Calvin) Knopp of Rupert, ID; daughter, Dahna (Curt) Gates of Eagle, ID; son, Mike (Deana) Tranmer of Boise, ID; sister, Shirley Knopp of Burley, ID; brother, Jim (Janie) Simpson of Rupert, ID; and numerous grandkids.
Bob was a great father and husband and was devoted to his family. He was always there to lend a hand or give money to someone in need. He will be greatly missed, but we all look forward to seeing him again on the other side of the veil.
We love you and will miss you, all our love!!!!
A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, December 29, 2021 at 1:00 pm at the Paul Cemetery. Condolences may be left at www.bowmanfuneral.com
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Robert Theadore Meacham 2nd says
December 23, 2021 at 8:02 pmTo my wonderful father, you have always been an inspiration to me, and shall be forever! I pray that you are at peace and surrounded by your loved ones! We shall meet again and embrace, never to part again!
Shana Coleman says
December 27, 2021 at 5:25 pmBob was my stepfather and grandfather to my 2 children for a number of years. I remember his kindness and wonderful sense of humor. Although there has been little contact with him because of circumstances, my daughter’s still refer to him as grandpa Bob. You were a beautiful person and will always remain in our hearts