Robert E. "Bob" Smith, 84, of Colton, WA passed away June 8, 2023 at Pullman Care Center in Pullman, WA.  Bob was born December 13, 1938 in Potlatch, Idaho to Marvin & Charlotte (Schaffer) Smith.  He grew up in Potlatch and following high school graduation enlisted in the Army National Guard.  Bob later entered the US Navy and served six years until his honorable discharge.  He came to Ronan, Montana and met Peggy Kuntz.  They married on October 10, 1964 in Montana.  They lived throughout Montana until coming back to Potlatch, ID in 1965.  The family moved to Colton, WA in 1970 at which time Bob went to work at Washington State University.  He left WSU and entered the US Army where he spent 26 years as a Supply Sergeant until his retirement.  Bob loved NASCAR racing, western movies and enjoyed reading.  He was a member of the American Legion Post in Uniontown, WA for many years.  Bob is survived by his wife of 58 years Peggy at the family home in Colton; his son Tim (Shannon) Smith of Spokane, WA; two grandchildren Hope and Noah Smith; two brothers Michael of Las Vegas, NV and Skip of Selle Lake, MT and a special friend Andy McCann.  In addition to his parents Bob was preceded in death by his son Brian.  No public services are planned and Bob will be laid to rest at St. Gall Catholic Cemetery in Colton by his son Brian.  Corbeill Funeral Home of Pullman, WA has been entrusted with arrangements.