Robert Douglas
March 1, 1936 — August 21, 2016
Robert Eugene Douglas, 80
Beloved father, grandfather and great-grandfather, Robert Eugene Douglas, 80, of Kellogg, Idaho, passed away August 21, 2016 at Kindred Mountain Valley Heath and Rehab in Kellogg. He was born March 1, 1936 in Kansas; Robert was the son of Robert Earnest and Alberta (Sell) Douglas.
Robert lived most of his life in California, he graduated from Paramount High School. On June 9, 1957, he was united in marriage to Ruth Morgan in Iola, Kansas. Together they had nine children and raised them in Paradise, California. Robert and Ruth moved to the Silver Valley in 2001.
Robert owned and operated a construction business from 1961 until the time of his retirement. Robert was a hard worker; if he wasn’t busy with his business, he was busy around the house and property. In his younger years he enjoyed hunting and bowling.
Robert is survived by his nine children, Gail (Barouir) Avakian of Paradise, Californa, Kathryn "Jeannie" Douglas of Wisconsin, Stan (Michelle) Douglas of Menifee, California, Steve (Belinda) Douglas of Lake Elsinore, California, Dianna (Scott) Brand of California, Deanna (Martin) Westbrook of Paradise, California, Lisa (John) Benjamin of Salem, Oregon, Brenda Blakemore of Murrieta, California and Robert (April) Douglas of Menifee, California; twenty grandchildren, Bartev, Shant and Shakay Avakian, Craig, Brandi, Alexander and Jamie Douglas, David, Gary, Jennifer, Rider and Paitton Douglas, Kelly Westbrook, Morgan, Drake, Kamlyn and Derek Benjamin, Sean, Allison and Tyler Blakemore and Noah Brown; and eleven great-grandchildren, Tigran, Vartan, Taylor, Mystic, Drew, Neal, Randy, James, Brian, Kinley and Zachary.
A funeral service will be held on Thursday, August 25th, 10:00 A.M. at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Pinehurst. There will be a gathering of family and friends for a luncheon following services. Interment at Greenwood Cemetery.
One may sign Robert’s online guest book at www.shoshonefuneralservice.com
SHOSHONE FUNERAL SERVICES & CREMATORY KELLOGG, IDAHO is entrusted with funeral arrangements.