- Date Of Birth: September 15, 1945
- Date Of Death: June 18, 2020
- State: Idaho
Robert Dee “Bob” Williamson, 74, Ammon, Idaho, quietly passed away in his sleep on June 18, 2020.
Bob was born September 15, 1945, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to David O. and Edith M. (Nielsen) Williamson. He was the fourth of their five children. He attended and played football at Utah State University and Oregon Institute of Technology. While at work, he met the spark and love of his life, Lola Lee Kunz. They were married July 9, 1965, and began to accomplish their dreams together.
Bob grew up in Logan, Utah, and learned the value of hard work and accomplishing anything he set his mind to while helping his grandfather, Adam Nielsen.
Bob was a champion of American freedoms, patriotism, and was always reading a book about history. He served on the Ammon City Council for two terms in the 80’s. He enjoyed having the American flag flying in his front yard.
He was an advocate for always learning and developing your skills and mind whether through reading or digging in and figuring out step by step. He has spent countless hours tutoring his children and grandchildren on any given project or subject they were working on.
The major driving force for his life was his love for his wife and family. Bob and Lola were the ultimate example of marriage and made each other better. Once she passed away, a part of him was missing. Family was everything to him and he was always happiest sitting in the middle watching and listening to all the activity. He loved attending the many activities his children and grandchildren participated in including lacrosse, volleyball, football, basketball, swimming and rodeos.
Bob is survived by his children, Shelly (Marc) Fonnesbeck of Rigby, ID, and Steven (Liz) Williamson of Dallas, TX; six grandchildren, Sawyer (Traci) Fonnesbeck, Tanner (Katie) Fonnesbeck, Tate Fonnesbeck, Kailee (Tristin) Farmer, and Rob and Georgia Williamson as well as four great-grandchildren. Bob’s surviving siblings are Lois (Robert) Reeder of Logan, UT, Wayne Russ Williamson of Ventura, CA, and Brian (Jackie) Williamson of West Valley City, UT.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Lola; both parents; and one brother, Joseph.
