Robert L. 'Bob' Jackson, 69

Robert L. "Bob" Jackson, 69, passed away in Bonners Ferry, Idaho, on Thursday, March 1, 2007.

A private family graveside service will be held at Pack River Cemetery later in the spring.

Bob was born in Iowa on March 4, 1937, to M.D. and Edith Jackson.

He lived a full life and worked hard at the local mills, retiring from Welco in Naples, Idaho.

He enjoyed life and loved to play horseshoes, winning many trophies and several championships. He also loved to play pool. One of his favorite hangouts was the Northwoods Tavern in Naples.

Bob also enjoyed camping, fishing and hunting. He could really tell camping, fishing and hunting stories. He continued to do all of these things until his multiple sclerosis took over his body and life. He was a real fighter and dealt with his MS to the best of his ability.

Bob was a member of the Bonners Ferry Eagles Aerie No. 3522. He left many, many friends.

He is survived by his very best buddy, his dog Dukie; his son Gary (and wife) Jackson of Hayden Lake, Idaho; his sister and brother-in-law, Judy and Don Barton of Bonners Ferry; his niece, Marcy (and Dwayne) McNair of Naples; his nephew Marvin (and Sherry) Parson of Rockaway, Ore. He is also survived by his great-nieces and great-nephews, Markell McNair of Kootenai, Idaho, Mitch Walson of Kootenai, Chad Parson, and Cody Parson of Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, Branden Bergman of Naples, and a 4-month-old great-great nephew Lincoln Walson of Kootenai.

He was preceded in death by his dad, M.D. Jackson; his mother, Edith; his grandparents and his daughter, Becky Jackson.

Family, and friends, are invited to sign Bob's on line guest book at www.coffeltfuneral.com

Funeral arrangements are under the care of Coffelt Funeral Service of Sandpoint.