Robert Lewis 'Bob' Twining, 72

Robert Lewis "Bob" Twining, 72, passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2004, in Sandpoint, Idaho.

Private family services have been held.

Bob was born on Dec. 25, 1931, in Binghamton, N.Y., the son of Glenn and Rowena J. (Ainey) Twining. He grew up in New York and Pennsylvania and graduated from Erasmus Hall in Brooklyn, N.Y., in June 1949.

He joined the U.S. Navy in July 1949 and later transferred to the U.S. Air Force in 1950. He served during the Korean and Vietnam wars and retired in 1973 as a master sergeant after serving 24 years.

Bob met the love of his life and married Gillian "Gill" James on April 28, 1969, in Druant, Okla. They made their home in Arizona, where Bob was an organic farmer. He worked for General Electric and Honeywell as a computer engineer for five years, moving to Priest River, Idaho, in 1982.

He was a past member of the Priest River Fire Department, EMTs, Lions Club, Veterans of Foreign Wars and a life member of the Disabled American Veterans. His hobbies included gardening, fishing and woodworking, of which he was proficient of all.

Survivors include his wife Gillian D. Twining of Priest River; his daughters, Lovella Williams of Texas, Joann Twining of Washington, Barbara Rogers of Arizona, Judy Whitfield of Wisconsin and Geraldine Rinna of Michigan; his son, Daniel Twining of Idaho; a sister, Lola Robertson of Ohio; and a brother, Alan "Nick" Twining of Colorado. Numerous grandchildren, nieces and nephews as well as special friend, Phil Dunaway of Priest River, also survive.

Memorials may be made to the Priest River Animal Rescue.

Arrangements are under the care of Coffelt Funeral Service.