On Sunday, April 29, 2018, Robert Carl Ware passed away at age 86. Robert was born in Southwick and later resided in Escondido, Calif., for 43 years.

He enjoyed Southern California, but Idaho is where his heart remained. Robert was a veteran of the Korean War. Serving with distinction, he rose to the rank of sergeant major in less than three years. He was honorably discharged and returned to Lewiston to marry the love of his life, Verla Mae, who passed in 2015. They were married more than 50 years.

Robert found a career in heavy equipment management and sales at Caterpillar and Hyster Co. Robert enjoyed many activities including aviation, golfing, hunting, fishing and gunsmithing. He excelled in everything he did. In his later years, Robert made two wondrous journeys, including an African safari and a trip to the Holy Lands.

We, his children and his many friends, feel his most amazing accomplishment of all was his endless commitment and devotion caring for Verla following her stroke. For 24 years he lovingly cared for her until his health made it physically impossible.

He is survived by his proud children Kurt Ware and Tracy Ware-Ewing; his grandchild, Andrea Ewing; his brother, Pete Ware; cousins Donna Norman, Shirley Travis and Donald Travis; and numerous nieces and nephews. He will be greatly missed.

His inspirational drive and spirit will never be forgotten.

Graveside services will be held 11 a.m. June 11 at Miramar National Cemetery, in San Diego. There will be an additional memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Sept. 22, 2018, at Pine Hills Cemetery in Southwick, Idaho, with a reception to follow at the Southwick Community Center.

Source: Lewiston Tribune (ID) – Sunday, May 6, 2018