Robert I. Meline Pocatello, Idaho Obituary

Robert I. Meline

<p>&nbsp; &nbsp; Robert &quot;Bob&quot; Irven Meline passed away 29 June 2021 in Pocatello, Idaho at the Veteran&rsquo;s Home under the care of Heritage&nbsp;Hospice. Bob was born 25 January 1933 in Burley, Idaho, Bob was a twin and the eldest of six children, born to Irven and Elvira (Nielsen) Meline.</p> <p>&nbsp; &nbsp; Bob met and married his wife, Carolyn Bell of Rupert, Idaho, was sealed in Switzerland Temple for time and all eternity. Enjoyed 64 years of marriage, 2 children: Bob Scott (Cyndie) Meline, and Dee Dee (Jon) Covey. 6 amazing grandkids: And 3 great- grandkids. He was a graduate&nbsp;of Idaho State University.&nbsp; He served 32 years in the Army branch of our great military, and 21 years as a civil servant and representative in Idaho. Then 11 years as the Executive director at Lava Hot Springs State Foundation and sat on the Pocatello City Council. Family was the most important part of his life. Preceded in death by his parents and sister Ora Davis.</p>
January 27, 1933 - June 29, 202101/27/193306/29/2021
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RickeyFrandsen
July 18, 2021
Dear Caroline and family, My most sincere condolences to you all. I really enjoyed working with Bob at the Lava Hot Springs Foundation and greatly appreciated his friendship with my father and myself. He will be greatly missed.
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Robert Sikes
July 9, 2021
You have my deepest sympathies, may God bless Robert and you all
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Stephen Weeg & Nancy Greco
July 8, 2021
Carolyn, you and Bob were quite a pair! We are sorry for his passing, but he is now at peace after his health struggles. Bob stood tall for what he valued and believed; a good model for all of us.
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Terry Felsman
July 7, 2021
So sorry for your loss Carolyn. I know he is in a much better place and so much happier. You and Bob are wonderful people and my life has been blessed because of you two. You have stood by his side through thick and thin and he was blessed to have as his eternal companio... Continue Reading
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Terry Higbee
July 4, 2021
I'm so sorry to read of Big Bob's passing. I have happy tears when thinking back on great fishing trips, listening to his funny jokes, and stories while working at the horse track. His smile and laughter was truly a gift to the world and those that knew him.
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Lenny and Peg Jardine
July 1, 2021
I’m sorry for your loss Carolyn. My heart goes out to you and your family.
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The staff at Manning-Wheatley Funeral Home
June 30, 2021
We plant this tree as a living memorial to Robert. We are deeply sorry for your loss.
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