Loyal "Tubby" Rountree

Tubby was the oldest of four children born to Loyal "Shorty" Rountree and Bette (Burt) Rountree on February 27, 1947 in Twin Falls, Idaho.

He attended elementary school in a two room school house on the Hollister tract. He then attended school in Kimberly and graduated from Kimberly High School in 1965. He worked for Roger Kirkman in Nevada and met some of his lifelong friends while working there. Tubby met and married Shari Hart in 1970. They had three children Shelley, Roger and Cody. They farmed and had a dairy in Buhl. Tubby and Shari were divorced in 1990. Tubby worked at the Barrick Mines in Winnemucca, NV for many years and then spent the remainder of his work years traveling with the Pipeline Teamsters and spending time with his family.

Tubby fought and won a big battle with colon cancer in 2005 and lung cancer in 2007. He had a remarkable spirit and inspired all who knew him to live each day to it's fullest . He loved his kids, grandkids, nieces and nephews very much. All the kids knew that Tubby was always good to get them chocolate ice cream. Tubby had a special bond with his sisters Linda and Connie, he often called them his angels. Tubby's last days spent in the Boise St. Luke's oncology ward were made so much easier by the dedicated and caring staff. The family is especially thankful for LaDonna and Pam, thank you girls for your special care of Dad and us. You are incredible!

Tubby was preceded in death by his parents and an infant brother. He is survived by his sisters Linda Swope Rountree and Connie Reed of Twin Falls, his brother Jim (Marilyn) Rountree of Jerome. He is also survived by his children Shelley (Richard) Williams of Idaho Falls, Roger (Wendy) Rountree of Filer and Cody (Kim) Rountree of Rigby. He is also survived by the lights of his life — his grandchildren, Andrew and Mariah Williams, Binson and Piper Rountree, and Atlee Rountree and one great-grandchild Lilla Grace Williams. He is also survived by his many beloved nieces and nephews and great-nieces.

A graveside service will be held on Tuesday June 14, 2011 at Sunset Memorial Park at 11:00 a.m. Arrangements are under the direction of White Mortuary “Chapel by the Park”.

Memorial contributions may be made in Tubby’s name to the Boise St. Luke's Oncology Department, or a charity of the donor's choice.