Robert Irvin Roach
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Robert passed away in his home in Boise, Idaho on March 22, 2022.
Robert was born in Sargent Nebraska on March 10th, 1934 to
Dorothy and Archie Roach. He moved to Idaho when he was two years old. He grew up in Marsing, Idaho. It was in the valley that he met the love of his life Emily Bailey Roach. They were married April 25th, 1954.
Robert worked for several businesses around Boise. Robert worked in the mobile home industry for more than 40 years, he traveled the whole west coast exploring many locations. He then entered the fire fighter field, his favorite was with Special Operations Fire Buses, which allowed him to travel into some of the most beautiful country of the west. He loved the people he met and made many friends and memories throughout his life. He partially retired in 1999 and worked occasionally with his wife's business Pepper Pilot Cars, and finally retired to take great care of his wife Emily.
Robert will be truly missed by all. He is preceded in death by his parents Archie and Dorothy Roach, his Brothers James Roach and his wife Shielda, Ronald Roach and his wife Verna, and his wife Emily Roach. He leaves behind his three children, two daughters Vicki Kibler, and her husband Jim Kibler of Boise, Joyce Sundquist of Boise, and one son Robert G Roach of Ontario, two grandchildren Sara Miller, and Chanceler Sundquist, and his wife Elizabeth.
Graveside service will be held March 31st at 1:30 at Dry Creek Cemetery. Arrangements are with Boise Funeral Home