Robert Earl Rayborn

Robert Earl (Bob) Rayborn passed away Monday, October 8, 2012 with his wife Judi, stepson Matt, and friend Candy at his side. Bob was born on December 1, 1931 in Twin Falls, Idaho to Adah (Jackson) and E. L. (Doc) Rayborn. He has one sister "Margie". Bob grew up and attended schools in Filer, Idaho, where his father Doc, was city attorney for 55 years. Bob excelled in school, and loved fishing, boating, football, and golf. After graduation, he moved to Moscow, Idaho and attended the University of Idaho for two years, and then went on to Stanford University to pursue the family tradition of "Law". He married Sarah Warberg and they started their family. They were later divorced. Bob graduated from Stanford University in 1954 and Stanford Law School in 1956. Bob and family returned to Twin Falls to enter the family law firm of "Rayborn and Rayborn". The law firm was started by his father E.L. Rayborn and his uncle E.M. Rayborn in 1928, and is still going today. Bob's family had grown to six wonderful children: David, Vickie, Steve, Meg, Zoe and Liz, and now has numerous beautiful grandchildren and great grandchildren. Bob married Rozelle Lekey, who later died in a car accident. Bob and Judi Gibson Campbell married on November 26, 1985 and a new chapter in Bob's life began. They shared a mutual love of hunting, collecting and refurbishing antiques. Auctions, junk stores and antique shops were their regular hang outs. In love, but most important best friends. Restoring their 100 year old home in Twin Falls was their passion. Bob, loved showing off his home and relating the history and discovery of each piece in this collection. Wednesday golf with friends was a tradition. In 1995 Bob was voted "Boss of the Year", by the Legal Secretaries Association, and was past Fifth Judicial Bar Association President. Bob was also very proud of his 30 year AV Rating Award with Martindale Hubbell. It is the highest possible peer review rating. Logging in 57 years of practice, Bob was still working until the end. His longtime secretary/Para-Legal and friend Karen Mattice, has been with him for 32 of those years. Surviving Bob are his wife - Judi, his children - David, Vickie, Meg, Zoe and Liz. Stepson - Matthew Campbell, stepdaughter Dani Campbell and many grandchildren and great grandchildren. At Bob's request he was cremated and there will be no service. Judi would like to invite all of their associates, clients and friends to a "Celebration of his life", at his favorite place; his home on 8th Ave. North, Saturday, October 27th from 2 to 5 P.M. Please come and share your favorite memories of Bob. Bob loved his family, work, friends and his dog/companion "Sophie". He will be greatly missed. Judi would like to thank the doctors and nurses at St. Luke's, with a special thank you to Dr. Randy Skeem, and Bob's best friend, John Ritchie and her "rock" Candy Retmier. Arrangements and cremation were under the direction of Parke's Magic Valley Funeral Home of Twin Falls.