Robert (Bob) Jahn

BOB JAHN IDAHO FALLS, ID -- Robert Grant "Bob" Jahn, 89, of Idaho Falls, died January 30, 2007 at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center. He was born July 31, 1917, at Idaho Falls, to Deidrich "Dick" Jahn and Mildred Martin Jahn. He grew up and attended schools in the area, graduating from Idaho Falls High School in 1935. While in high school, he was a member of the basketball and track teams and served as a studentbody officer. Following graduation, he worked at Bonneville Auto. He also served in the U. S. Navy during World War II. On January 16, 1944, he married Lucille Dixon in Idaho Falls. He farmed in the New Sweden area for approximately 70 years. He also had a large cattle ranch in the Kilgore area. He had been past director and president of the Bonneville County Cattlemen Association, served three years as a director of the Idaho State Cattle Association, and was Bonneville County Director on the Animal Damage Control Board for the State of Idaho. He had been a member of the Community Hospital Board for 5 years. For 20 years, he served as Secretary-Treasurer of the Martin Canal Company which was named for his grandfather who was the project engineer. In 1996, he was inducted into the Eastern Idaho Agriculture Hall of Fame. He was a member of the American Legion for over 50 years and a member of the Elks Lodge for over 70 years where he served in numerous positions including State President of the Idaho State Elks Association. He received the Elk of the Year Award and was a member of the Idaho Elks Hall of Honor. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church. Among Bob's many interests were skiing and bowling. Survivors include: Wife: Lucille Dixon Jahn, Idaho Falls, ID Son: Bradley (Juliana) Jahn, Boise, ID Daughter: Pamela (Thomas) Lyon, Caldwell, ID 4 Grandchildren & 1 Great Grandchild He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Carroll. Memorial Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, February 2, 2007, at the First Presbyterian Church, 325 Elm Street, with Reverend Dr. Dennis Falasco officiating. The family will visit with friends for one hour prior to the services at the church. Burial will be at a later date in the New Sweden Cemetery under the direction of Wood Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, the family suggest donations be made to the Idaho Elks Rehabilitation Center (600 North Robbins Road, Boise, ID 83702). ---------------------------------------------- Condolences sent online: Idaho Falls Arts Council staff ifac@idahofallsarts.org Please accept our most sincere condolences on the passing of Bob Jahn. He was a great supporter of the Arts Council, having purchased a seat in the Colonial Theater. We will miss his presence but his spirit of service will continue to inspire us. Galusha Higgins & Galusha candice@ghg-cpa.com The employees of Galusha Higgins and Galusha, along with Lynn Smith, wish to extend our deepest sympathy to your family. Connie Carlson conn@fallsinsurance.com Bob Jahn was one of the most honest men I know. He and Lucille were dear customers of the Falls Insurance Center for many years. He will be missed. BJ & Karin Bybee bjbybee@msn.com Bob was a great friend and man. I will always remember the Elks picnic's and bowling with him. A very nice person to know and we are sure he will be missed greatly. You all will be in our prayers. B.J. & Karin Bybee Eastern Idaho Ag Hall of Fame Our deepest sympathy in the loss of your loved one. We will all miss him. Idaho Falls Good Samaritan Center Bob will be remembered by the way he touched our staff's hearts- he loved his wife so dearly and they were such a special couple. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.