Robert "Bob" Pehrson

"Bob will be remembered, by all that met him, as an amazing yet simple man with a big heart." Papa peacefully slipped his earthly bonds early Friday morning, August 24, 2018, to reunite with his beloved Johnnie while surrounded by his loving children. Bob was born on November 7, 1930 in Pocatello, Idaho to Joseph and LaVinia Pehrson. He was proud to be from Pocatello and lived here his entire life. Bob married Johnnie Pearl Butler on August 30, 1952 in Idaho Falls. They were blessed with 5 children in just 7 years. Bob worked at the NOP, Bannock Steel Gate City Steel, and FMC where he worked until his retirement in 1983. Bob and Johnnie were active in the CB club, Funstars Square dance club, and were avid hunters and fishers. He always made time for family on the banks of the regions rivers, lakes and reservoirs and in the mountains all over eastern Idaho. His wife, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren were the absolute center of his universe. Bob is survived by his brother, Kenny (Wanda) Pehrson; sisters, Shirley Edwards and Alice Robertson; children, Joe (Kris) Pehrson, Idaho Falls, Jan (Byron) Roan, Pocatello, Julie (Everett) Frasure, Pocatello, Jim (Jamie) Pehrson, Pocatello, and Jill Pehrson, Burley; grandchildren, Abby, Bobbie, Kelsey, Erin, Katie, Jason and Johnny and 16 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife Johnnie Pearl; his parents; and multiple siblings. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, August 30, 2018 at 6:30 PM at Colonial Funeral Home, 2005 S. 4 th Ave. Pocatello, with a viewing from 4:30-6:30 PM prior.

Visitation

08/30/2018 16:30

18:30:00

Templo Emanuel

280 Polk St.

American Falls

Idaho

83211



Funeral Service

08/30/2018 18:30



Colonial Chapel

2005 S 4th Ave

Pocatello

Idaho

83201