Robert Ronald Anderson

ROBERT RONALD "Bob" ANDERSON

August 2, 1946 – September 29, 2026

Robert Ronald Anderson, 80, of Hailey Idaho was known over the years as Ronny, Ron, Bob, Sweety, BA, Dad, Uncle BobBob, and his personal favorite, “Bob with one O,” lived his life with a sense of adventure, high standards, and an endless supply of stories.

Bob grew up in Southern California, where he spent his youth surfing, polishing his cars until the paint nearly wore off, and pursuing the love of his life, Leslie. Of all his pursuits, Leslie proved to be his greatest success. They married in 1967 and began a life together that would span nearly six decades of love, laughter, and adventure.

In 1969, Bob enlisted in the United States Air Force and was deployed to Vietnam. He served in Special Forces, working with weapons, and spent much of his time stationed at Cam Ranh Bay.

After returning home, Bob and Leslie settled in Austin, Texas, where they welcomed their daughter, Amy, in 1975.

In 1976, the Anderson family headed north to Ketchum, Idaho, where Bob went to work for Loomis Construction as a project manager on a custom concrete home in Sun Valley. What began as a one-year job turned into a lifelong career in a community he came to love. Bob eventually purchased the company in the early 1980s and spent decades building exceptional homes throughout the Wood River Valley and beyond.

Bob was a craftsman at heart, with an eye for detail, a knack for creative problem-solving, and standards that were rarely negotiable. He took tremendous pride in his work and the relationships he built along the way. He often brought Amy along on jobsite visits, teaching her at an early age how to use power tools and drive a forklift. He passed along his love of building and figuring things out. He was immensely proud of her.

Motorcycles and old cars were lifelong passions. Bob was a proud member of the OFMC, the Old Farts Motorcycle Club. He loved the rides, the pie stops, the camaraderie, and the stories that inevitably followed.

Salmon, Idaho, held a particularly special place in his heart. In the early 1990s, he and Leslie built a place on the river, where Bob spent countless hours creating his own version of Machu Picchu, along with a beautiful cabin and a toy shed. He thought nothing of hopping on his motorcycle, riding over Trail Creek, and heading to Salmon—sometimes for the very important task of mowing the lawn.

Bob was rarely without a story to tell, a few M&M's in his pocket, or a reason to head off on another adventure. He had a way of drawing people in, making them laugh, and turning even an ordinary afternoon into something memorable.

Behind the humor and high standards was an enormous heart. Bob cared deeply about his family, friends, clients, and everyone fortunate enough to become part of his life. He worked hard, played hard, loved a good adventure, and left behind far more than the homes he constructed.

He left behind stories. He left behind laughter. He left behind craftsmanship that will stand for generations. And most importantly, he left behind people who loved him very much.

Bob is survived by his high school sweetheart and wife, Leslie; his daughter, Amy Anderson; his sister, Karan McCreery; his nephews, Steve and Paul McCreery; and his niece, LeAnne McCreery.

A graveside service will be held on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at Salmon Cemetery in Salmon, Idaho.

In lieu of flowers, the family invites donations to the Wood River High School Construction Program, for supplies and a scholarship in Bob's name (email loomisinc@yahoo.com for details).