Robert Arnold Goldsmith, 75

Robert Arnold Goldsmith, 75, of Pinehurst, Idaho, beloved husband, father and grandfather, passed away Jan. 27, 2022, at Kootenai Health in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Robert was born on Dec. 7, 1946, in Park Rapids, Minn., a son of the late Ervin Goldsmith and Velva Stephens Goldsmith.

The family moved to the Silver Valley and Robert graduated from Kellogg High School, Class of 1965. Right after graduation, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy and was a Radioman, specializing in Morse code communications. After his honorable discharge, Robert married Carol Brainard on Valentine’s Day, Feb. 14, 1970, at the Hitching Post in Coeur d’Alene.

Robert was a hard rock miner and worked at various mines throughout the Silver Valley including Bunker Hill, Sunshine, Galena and the Stillwater Mine in Montana. After his retirement, he quickly became a golf fanatic and would play at least 18 holes of golf six or seven days a week in the summer. Robert was also an outdoor enthusiast and enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping and riding ATVs. He will always be remembered as a master of all trades who could fix just about anything.

Survivors include his loving wife of 51 years, Carol Goldsmith, of Pinehurst; a son, Todd (Kathy) Skeman of Columbus, Mont.; a daughter, Tricia Goldsmith of Osburn, Idaho; two grandsons, Michael and Hayden Skeman; two brothers, Thomas (Carol) Goldsmith of Post Falls, Idaho, and John (Laurie) Goldsmith of Athol, Idaho; two sisters, Sandra (Don) Byington of Kellogg, Idaho, and Patricia Wolfe of Coeur d’Alene; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and many dear friends.

At Robert’s request, cremation has taken place and no services are planned.

Shoshone Funeral Services, Kellogg, is assisting the Goldsmith family with arrangements. Memories of Robert and messages of condolence may be expressed to his family online at www.shoshonefuneralservice.com.