Delbert Eugene Trowbridge

Delbert Eugene Trowbridge, 73, went to his final rest January 10, 2013 at his home in Twin Falls, Idaho. Delbert was born September 19, 1939 in Gooding, Idaho to Kenneth Trowbridge and Vera K. Hash. He was number 10 in the family of 16 children. At 18, he joined the National Guard Reserve and served for five years. At the age of 19, he began working on the John Day Dam in The Dalles, Oregon. During that time, he met his future wife, Mary Ann Bennett. They married six months later on November 21, 1959, and they just recently celebrated their 53rd anniversary. They began their marriage in Cle Elum, Washington. They also had the opportunity to reside in several cities while Del worked on various union construction jobs in Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and California. One of his proudest accomplishments was his opportunity to participate in the building of the Perrine Bridge in 1974. Throughout his 39-year career, Del was proud to work for the union and returned to his native Idaho when he retired in 2002. Delbert's favorite hobbies were hunting, fishing, and camping. However, his greatest passion was spending time with his grandchildren. He and Jag (his constant canine companion) loved to pick up his great-granddaughter, Alexia, from school, so they could share a bag of Hot Cheetos together. At Planet Cheer competitions, Grandpa was Alexia's greatest fan. Delbert is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Mary Ann Trowbridge; by their three children, Wendolyn (Wendy) McGregor of Casper, WY, David (Jackie) Trowbridge of Kuna, ID, and Terene (Cy) Roberts of Gustine, CA; nephew Scott (Leigh) Trowbridge of Las Vegas, NV; nine grandchildren (Kenny, Jeremiah, Courtney, Tom Jr., Stephanie, Matthew, Nathan, Kendria, and Makenzi); thirteen great-grandchildren; three brothers and one sister. He was preceded in death by his oldest son, Kenneth Trowbridge, his son-in-law, Brian L. McGregor, his parents, and several brothers and sisters. Visitation will be held Wednesday, January 16, 2013 from 5:00-7:00 P.M. at the Parke's Magic Valley Funeral Home 2551 Kimberly Road, Twin Falls, Idaho. Funeral Services for Delbert will be held Thursday, January 17, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. at the Funeral Home with Interment following services at Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery in Twin Falls, ID. The family would like to thank the Magic Valley Paramedics for all their efforts in the care of Delbert Trowbridge. Those wishing to share remembrances and condolences may do so at www.magicvalleyfuneralhome.com. He will be greatly missed by all.