Robert "Bob" Clem Mostek

Robert "Bob" Clem Mostek, 77, passed away Thursday, May 16, 2024 at his home in Spokane, Wash.

He was a graduate of Bonners Ferry, Idaho, High School - Class of 1965.

Bob graduated from University of Idaho with a bachelors of science degree in education, then later received his master's degree from Gonzaga University. He began his career as a teacher in Dayton and Bonners Ferry, then returned to Dayton as a school principal and raised his family there until retiring.

He spent his entire career working with and for children of all ages as a teacher, principal, counselor, coach, and mentor.

Working with children and young adults was the love and focus of his life and career.

Bob was a man of many talents and wore many hats. Affectionately known as 'Bob the Builder' by his family, he enjoyed fixing and making projects of all kinds, including restoring an old barn, building a pitching mound for his grandson, and making many wood-working projects for family and friends; all while making sure his family had 'emergency car kits' in their vehicles.

To many he was known as 'Coach Bob,' and his enthuasism and dedication touched the lives of so many people.

Being able to coach his own grandchildren was a wonderful bonus for him. Bob and his wife Pam had a passion for traveling and were fortunate enough to visit many places worldwide, leaving the legacy to explore and enjoy the cultures of others to his children and grandchildren.

His family is blessed to have taken many trips with him and will always cherish the memories.

He is survived by his wife Pamela Sims Mostek of 55 years, daughter Stacey Mostek Garland and son-in-law Brian Garland, daughter Rachel Mostek Amann and son-in-law Travis Amann, grand children Jared (24), Josie (23), Lauren (22), Brooklynn (21), and Courtney (20), and mother Betty Mostek O'Neil (103).

Always the positive person, he showed kindness to everyone,    was loved by so many, loved a good joke and will be greatly missed.

In Bob's words, you can never go wrong if you "measure twice, cut once!" Go Vandals.