Robert Alvin Privette, 80

Robert Alvin Privette, 80, passed away on Sunday, February 16, 2020, in Sandpoint, Idaho.

Private services have been held.

Bob was born on December 22, 1939 in Spokane, Washington, to Alvin and Clarice (Ruark) Privette. He graduated from West Valley High School and Washington State University. He taught school for a short time.

Bob was very much his own magical person, he made many wonder. He enjoyed traveling when he was younger to Egypt, the Holy Land, and the deserts of Lebanon.

He was an entrepreneur, buying, developing and selling property. He also dabbled in mining. He was a very kind landlord and always tried to help those less fortunate. Talache won’t be the same without him, he will be dearly missed.

He had an extremely clever sense of humor and loved to flirt. He enjoyed rock ‘n’ roll music and Bob Dylan. He loved his Model-T and driving. He was good at building little cottages, golfing and finishing wood projects.

Bob was an only child and never married. He is survived by so many special friends, including Dee VanLieu, Rob Jennings, Keith Gibson and Sophie Bray.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Lakeview Funeral Home in Sandpoint is handling the arrangements. Please visit Bob’s online memorial at lakeviewfuneral.com and sign his guest book.