Robert Reginald “Bob” DePoe Jr.
POLSON — Robert Reginald “Bob” DePoe Jr. was born April 4, 1956, and returned to his Heavenly home Nov. 20, 2015.
Robert was born to Robert Reginald DePoe Sr. and Rita H. Couture in Wallace, Idaho. He was raised in the Polson and Hot Springs area. During some troubled times in his early childhood, Robert acquired the roles of protector and leader to his siblings. He loved his family and was always concerned for each of their well beings.
Robert was a loving husband to his wife, Becky, and a teacher and provider for their sons. His daughter also looked to him as an example. He was a devoted grandfather to his eight grandchildren.
Robert learned the value of work early in his life working on the family ranch in Hot Springs. That trait continued throughout his life. Some of his occupations included laborer in sawmills, truck driver - anhydrous ammonia, crude oil, gasoline, and logs. On the weekends he hauled hundreds of cords of firewood! For the past 22 years he has worked as Head of Maintenance for KwaTaqNuk Resort. He also served as a Reserve Officer for the Lake County Sheriff’s Office.
Robert was proud of his heritage as a member of the Salish Kootenai Tribes. He was also a devoted member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (Mormon).
Robert will be best remembered for his work ethic, his sense of humor and his commitment to his values.
His son, Curtis Roy DePoe, and his parents precede Robert in death.
Robert is survived by his wife of 40 years, Becky (Gwilliam) DePoe, their three sons: Robert Reginald DePoe III (Jamie), Daniel Glenn DePoe (Mandie), Rodney Shawn DePoe (Tiffany) and his daughter Shannon Salisbury-DePoe; and eight grandchildren, Nathan, Neah, Shawn, Ashlynn, Isaac, Nicholas, Kalin DePoe and Ryder Perot.
Robert’s siblings include: Debora DePoe, Fredrick DePoe, Carol DePoe (Tom Lankford), Corky Sias (Theresa), Sharon Cannon (Tony Earthboy), Charlie Cannon (Jessica), Curtis Cannon (Shelly), Joe DePoe, Amy DePoe.
Services have been held.
In lieu of flowers please send donations to the Salish Kootenai College Infrastructure Fund. Memories and condolences may be sent to the family at www.thelakefuneralhomeandcrematory.com.
Arrangements are under the direction of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.
