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Robert ‘Bob’ E. Pate, 87

Robert “Bob” E. Pate passed away on Jan. 14, 2018. Bob was born July 5, 1930, in Indio, Calif., to Grover and Beulah Pate.

When Bob was very young, the family moved to Bonners Ferry, Idaho. At the age of 16, Bob joined the Army and shortly after his 17th birthday he transferred to the Navy. Bob was part of the Military Air Transport “MATS,” which he enjoyed and had many stories to tell about it.

After the Navy, he worked for Pan American Airlines as a crew scheduler and Aircraft Electrical Inspector. He later went to work for Lockheed Martin and Boeing. He received many awards during his career for his quality work.

Bob loved to fish and tinker in his garage. He built a beautiful deck on his house by himself at 80 years old.

Bob is preceded in death by his wife, Yvonne; and his son, Steven. He is survived by his stepdaughter, Annette (Dan); stepson Jeff (Lisa) Erskine; his nieces, Karla, Karol and Janice, and their families; grandchildren Zach (Erin), Chase, Monique (Mike) and Megan (Sam). Bob had four great-grandchildren, Adeline, Colton, Cadence, Harper and two on the way.

At Bob’s request, there will not be a service.

Memorial contributions in memory of Bob may be sent to Hospice of North Idaho (Hospice House), 9493 N. Government Way, Hayden, ID 83835. Thank you to the staff at Hospice House for the loving care you provided to Bob.