Robert Markin

BOB MARKIN IDAHO FALLS, ID -- Robert W. Markin, 75, of Idaho Falls, passed away January 9, 2008, at his home. He was under the care of his wife with help from Idaho Home Health and Hospice. Bob was born August 22, 1932, at Clarion, Iowa, to Walter Markin and Ethel Longeway Markin. At a very early age, he lost both of his parents. His Uncle Elmer and Aunt Vera Jabens became his new Mother and Father and they raised him as their own child. Bob graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School in 1951. He served in the U.S. Army and was stationed in Germany. After leaving the Army, he then attended the Elgin National Watch College at Elgin, Illinois. He graduated as a certified master watchmaker. His love for hunting and fishing brought him to the west. He accepted a job in Pocatello, Idaho at Morgan Jewelry. He furthered his education at Idaho State University (I.S.U.) and he also obtained his private pilots license. Bob married Carma Goldman January 19, 1968, in Idaho Falls, Idaho. He started his own watch repair business in Idaho Falls after his marriage. The family built a cabin in Island Park (close to West Yellowstone) and his family has very cherished memories spent there in the summer and winter. The past few years he has enjoyed going to Mesa, Arizona, for the winter months. Survivors include: Wife: Carma Markin, Idaho Falls, ID Daughter: Brenda (Mike) Psalto, Layton, UT Daughter: Wendy (Ken) Armijo, Mesa, AZ Daughter: Paula (Kent) Halford, Idaho Falls, ID Brother: Richard (Mary) Jabens, Cedar City, UT Sister: Eleanor Reha, Des Moines, IA Brother: Bob (Silva) Jabens, AZ 9 Grandchildren: Brittany, Lacey, Chase, Cody, Logan, Julia, Dillon, Kenny, and Carson Mother-in-law: Dora Goldman, Idaho Falls, ID He was preceded in death by Mother and Father Markin, Mother and Father Jabens, brother, Scott Markin, and Father-in-law, Carl Goldman. Funeral Services will be held at 2 p.m., Monday, January 14, 2008, at Wood Funeral Home, 273 N. Ridge, with Chaplain Sonny Morris officiating. The family will visit with friends Sunday from 6 to 8 p.m. and Monday for one hour prior to the services, both at Wood Funeral Home. Burial will be in Fielding Memorial Park with Military Rites performed by the Bonneville County Veterans Team and Idaho Honor Guard. ------------------------------------ Condolences Received Online: Anne Wagner It was such an honor to be a part of the team that assisted you to care for Bob. His strength and humor was an inspiration to all of us. God bless you and comfort you all in this time of loss. Ron & Shirley Lundquist ronl@ida.net We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Jaclyn and Vidal Sanchez sanchezjaclyn@hotmail.com We are sorry for your loss. Your family will be in our prayers. Jaclyn and Vidal Sanchez (Daughter of Bettie Markin) Ritchies ritchieranch@hotmail.com We are so sorry about your loss. We are happy to have had the many opportunities you have shared with our family to get to know him as the truly wonderful father, grandfather, husband and friend he was. He will truly be missed and we will smile when we remember him and the times we shared. God Bless you all now and always. Jennaye Britts jbhorses@aol.com I am so sorry to here about Bob. I do not know if I ever met him. If there is any thing I can do let me know. Jennaye Britts - Bettie's Daughter Michelle Rice mikir44@yahoo.com May the concern and sympathy of those who care help you through this difficult time. He will be greatly missed. God Bless, Michelle