Robert H. McCall, 79

How do you encapsulate the life of the person you love? Bob McCall, a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend, left us July 14, 2024, after fighting a brave battle with pancreatic cancer. 

Bob was born June 11, 1945, in St. Louis, Mo., to Gerald and Corine McCall. After moving to various areas, his family settled in Idaho Falls, Idaho, in 1950. Bob’s favorite sport growing up was baseball, and he was an All-Star on his team. After graduating from high school, Bob went to the University of Idaho and received his Bachelor’s degree in business. He received his Master’s degree in business in 1970 at WSU. Bob enlisted in the Army Reserves and joined a Drill Sergeant unit in the Spokane Valley. He did his best to train troops for the Vietnam War. Later, Bob went on to pass his CPA exam at EWU. He and his brother, Jim, started their own practice in Hayden in 1981. 

In 1967, Bob married Sheryl Sue Beebe (Susie), and they were blessed with three wonderful children: Jarrett John in 1975, Marc Michael in 1976 and Barbara Sue in 1979. 

Bob not only worked hard to provide for his family, but he also had a great sense of obligation to the community. He served on the Kootenai Health Finance Committee, helped form the Hayden Lake Rotary, helped in the formation of the Help Line for youth and was treasurer for St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Hayden for seven years. In 1982, he was asked to join the board of Stoneridge Home Owners Association and remained on the board for 16 years as president for many of those years. 

In 1992, Bob married Paula Woods Hoepfer, and together, they created a wonderful blended family with Paula’s two children, Suzanne and Sheila. 

In 1996, Bob joined the Coldwater Creek Board of Directors and was Chairman of the Audit Committee for many years. Bob and Jim sold their CPA practice in 2006. 

Bob was preceded in death by his parents. His survivors are his wife, Paula, brother Jim (Lynne) McCall, and his children, Jarrett (Katie) McCall, Marc (Kelli) McCall, Barb (Tom) Moore, Suzi (Darren) Stranahan and Sheila (Adam Darrington) Blanchette. He has 14 amazing grandchildren: Taylor, Kyla, Ali, Tristan, Dawson, Abbi, Gracie, Paige, Mason, Alex, Matthew, Samantha, Hattie and Griffin. 

At Bob's request, there will be no public service. A private family service will be held later. In lieu of flowers, please send donations in Bob’s honor to the United Methodist Church, 1480 W. Hanley Drive, Coeur d’Alene, ID 83815.

Visit Bob's memorial and sign his online guestbook at www.englishfuneralchapel.com.