Charles Dobbe

CHARLES A. DOBBE IDAHO FALLS, ID - Charles Albin Dobbe, 53, of Idaho Falls, died April 26, 2004, in Idaho Falls. He was born September 12, 1950, in Wichita Falls, Texas, to Frank Albin Dobbe and Barbara Jeanne Dobbe. The family moved to Idaho Falls, where he attended schools graduating from Skyline High School. He received his B.S. Degree from Idaho State University, then conducted extensive postgraduate work in Nuclear Engineering. He started as Health Physics Technician at the Idaho Chemical Processing Plant at the INEL, then as a Research Engineer for USNRC Regulatory Support. He joined the Emergency Management Department in 1999 with the INEL contractor, and served as Assessment Specialist (ERO). He was a member of the local chapter of American Nuclear Society, the Emergency Management Issues Special Interest Group, and active in Subcommittee on Consequence Assessment and Protective Actions, and the Voluntary Protection Program. He enjoyed bowling, golfing, playing pool, skiing, playing guitar and music. He will always be remembered by his friends and co-workers for his slow and easy going smile, his willingness to help, and his vast knowledge and varying interests. Surviving are: Son: James Anthony Dobbe, Idaho Falls; Daughter: Robin Nicole Dobbe, Missoula, MT Their Mother: Deborah Jean Dobbe, Hagerstown, MD Parents: Frank and Barbara Dobbe, Idaho Falls Brother: Arthur Dale Dobbe, Centerville, UT Sister: Rebecca Ann Anderson, Salt Lake City, UT Sister: Marsha Sue Moore, Idaho Falls, ID Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, May 1, 2004, at Trinity United Methodist Church, 237 North Water Avenue, with the Reverend Thom Larson, officiating. The family will visit with friends Friday from 7 to 9 p.m. at Wood Funeral Home, 273 North Ridge Avenue. In lieu of flowers, the family suggest contributions be made to Westmark Federal Credit Union, 2520 Channing Way, P. O. Box 2869, Idaho Falls, ID 83403, for James and Robin Dobbe.