Bob Bosworth passes
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January 18, 2014 |
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| Bob
Bosworth, right, was a born forester,
and a fixture for decades at logger
competitions throughout the region,
especially in Bonners Ferry. Here he
calls the action as his son, Carson, a
world-class competitive logger, blasts
his way through a log. |
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News Bonners Ferry is saddened to report the
passing of a Boundary County legend. Bob
Bosworth, a lifelong forester who reached the
pinnacle of his profession, died in Bonners
Ferry on the evening of January 17.
A huge, Bunyanesque man who could wield an axe
or throw it with equal ease, Bob could appear
intimidating at first until he smiled. He was
one of the nicest, most kind men you'd ever hope
to meet.
"Bob Bosworth was one of the most calm,
competent, thoughtful and dignified men I have
ever known," former Bonners Ferry Mayor Darrell
Kerby posted this morning on Facebook. "A
wonderful family man and neighbor, Bob reached
the very pinnacle of his profession without
fanfare or self aggrandizing. Bob was elected
and served as the National President of the
Association of Professional Foresters Society.
Throughout my years in elected office most of
the stances I took on natural resource positions
and testimony were formed due to Bob's
willingness to take his personal time and effort
to educate me on the important natural resource
issues that faced our nation and community. To
say Bob was a giant of a man would be an
understatement on so many fronts. Bob, your
family, your community and your nation will miss
you dearly. Rest in peace."
Arrangements are entrusted to the care of
Bonners Ferry Funeral Home, and director Mick
Mellett said this morning that family, friends
and colleagues spanning the globe are being
notified, and that funeral arrangements are
pending.
Our condolence go out to his wife, Jill, and
children Megan and Carson and their families. |
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