Robert Hugh Stoddard

Robert Hugh Stoddard, 72, of Bonners Ferry ID passed away on November 12th, 2022.  Robert was born on April 27th,1950 in Pocatello, Idaho to Jack and Marie Stoddard. In his own words, he lived a charmed childhood growing up as a real cowboy on a ranch in Lava Hot Springs. In his younger years Robert was his father’s shadow; it was his number one priority to grow and learn at his father's side.  He graduated from Marsh Valley High School and later attended Snow College where he played football.

In the late 1970's he was a herdsman at University of Idaho, where he received his degree in Education. He married Jodi Michelle Flesher, March 30, 1989 in Prosser, Washington. He began teaching at Paterson Elementary School, where he taught for 29 years. During that time, he received his Master’s in Education Administration from Heritage University. He wore many hats, teacher, principal, superintendent, janitor and bus driver. He touched the lives of many students, parents and coworkers. It was one of his biggest joys in life.

Immediately following retirement and the graduation of their youngest son in 2015, Robert and Jodi started their new journey in North Idaho. Where they settled in Bonners Ferry. He quickly found himself missing teaching and began working in the schools of Boundary County. Again, finding great joy and touching the lives of many. He served faithfully for years within his church congregations at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, serving as a true disciple of Christ.

He is survived by his wife Jodi; his sons David Stoddard (wife Sandy), Shawn Stoddard, Aaron Moses (wife Dacia), Tyson Thomson (wife Stacey), Crandall Thomson, Ethan Stoddard (wife Carmen), Eli Stoddard (wife Cintia) and Robert Stoddard (wife Emma) his grandchildren; Mitsuko Stoddard (husband Nick Hughes), Avery, Carys, Jocelyn, Eben, Brinton, Spencer, Taylor, Aezlee, Emelyne, Hallie, Micah, Pyper, Hattie, Jace, Ian, Sadie, Clancy, Abram, Eliza; his siblings: Peggy Stewart and Jackie Peterson (husband Kevin); Former wife Nancy Nadolski and many other special family and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents Jack and Marie Stoddard; his siblings: Gary Stoddard; and brother-in-law Rex Stewart.

Multiple services will be held to honor Robert’s life.

Bonners Ferry service will be held at: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints - 6568 Alderson Ln, Bonners Ferry, ID 83805 on Saturday November 19, 2022 at 3:00 pm.

Prosser service will be held at: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints - 1835 Highland Dr, Prosser, WA 99350 on November 29, 2022 at 3:00 pm.