Bobbie "Bob" Bare

BOB BARE MUD LAKE, ID -- Bobbie Claude “Bob” Bare, 74, of Mud Lake, died October 16, 2004, at his home of cancer. He was under the care of Aspen Home Health. He was born February 11, 1930, in Wagoner, North Carolina, to Claude Foster Bare and Jennie Kuharski Bare. He spent one year in Wagoner, then moved with his family to Birch Creek, Idaho, where he attended elementary school. He also attended school at Level, Terreton, and Osgood. Then he graduated from Idaho Falls High School. He served in the U. S. Navy during World War II and then spent several years in the reserves. He married Katherine Cowgill June 19, 1951, in Caldwell, Idaho. He worked as a farmer, at the INEEL, and as a Journeyman Electrician. He and Katherine owned and operated the B-K Motel in Mud Lake for 29 years. He was a member of the Mud Lake Community Baptist Church. He was also a member of the Laborers, Teamsters, & Electrical Unions. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and camping in the mountains of Birch Creek with his family, and playing pool with his sons. Surviving are: Wife: Katherine Bare, Mud Lake, ID Son: Casey (Shawna) Bare, Mud Lake, ID Son: Lawson Bare, Mud Lake, ID Son: Rob Bare, Mud Lake, ID Son: Jeff Bare, Shelley, ID Son: Brian Bare, Mud Lake, ID Brother: Walter (Judy) Bare, Idaho Falls, ID 5 Grandchildren, 1 Great Grandchild He was preceded in death by his parents and grandparents. Funeral Services will be at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 20, 2004, at the Mud Lake Community Baptist Church, with Pastor Richard Sutterlin officiating. The family will visit with friends Wednesday beginning at 11:30 a.m. at the church in Mud Lake. Burial will be in West Jefferson Cemetery under the direction of Wood Funeral Home, Idaho Falls. The family suggests memorials to the Mud Lake Community Baptist Church, the West Jefferson Lions Club, or the West Jefferson Senior Citizens Center.