Robert "Bob" Arthur Cummings

Robert “Bob” Arthur Cummings, 90, of Kellogg, ID, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away on March 23, 2025 at the home of his daughter in Diamond Lake, WA. Bob was born on February 7, 1935 in Thompson Falls, MT, a son of the late Alton and Margarette (Soule) Cummings.

Bob attended Kellogg High School and graduated with the Class of 1954. He then enlisted in the US Army, proudly serving in the Signal Corp division. Bob married Sharron “Lynne” Turnbow on July 13, 1957. Lynne passed away on October 12, 2022.

For nearly 30 years, Bob was a bricklayer for the Bunker Hill Mine and a member of the bricklayer’s union. Bob was a 65-year member of the Kellogg Elks, member of Cornerstone Church in Silverton, ID and was proud to grow up in Deadwood Gulch.

Bob and Lynne savored their summers “Up the River” as they called it. “Up the River” was a special place beloved by every family member as special unforgettable memories were made there. Bob considered himself and avid outdoorsman and was a top notch horseshoe thrower. Bob was a talented oil and watercolor paint artist, dedicated collector of coins, and always had a story to tell.

In addition to his parents and beloved wife, Lynne, Bob is preceded in death by three siblings, Della, Peggy, and Sam.

Bob leaves behind his four children, Tammie (Rick) Olberding of Diamond Lake, WA, Scot (Leslie) Cummings of Pinehurst, ID, David (Kamai) Cummings of Spokane Valley, WA, and Heidi (Dave) Herndon of Post Falls, ID; seven grandchildren, Jeremy (Jessi) Olberding, Bryce (Autumn) Olberding, Lynnsie (Jared) Schexnider, Travis (Brandon) Cummings, Stefanie (Garrett) Marvin, Hillary (Eric) Titus, and Tyson (Meredith) Herndon; seven great-grandchildren, Taylor Olberding, Mason and Hailey Olberding, Weston and Hayden Schexnider, and Harrison and Eleanore Titus.

A memorial service will be held on Friday, March 28, 2025, 1:00 PM at the chapel of Shoshone Funeral Services, 106 S. Main St., Kellogg, ID. A reception will follow the service at the Kellogg Elks Lodge. All are welcome. Private family interment will take place at Greenwood Cemetery, where he will be laid to rest next to his dear wife, Lynne.

The family requests in lieu of flowers; please consider sending a donation to The Fuller Center for Housing.

Memories of Bob and messages of condolence may be shared with his family online at www.shoshonefuneralservice.com. Shoshone Funeral Services, Kellogg, is assisting the Cummings family with arrangements.