Robert Raymond Inouye

DECLO - Robbie (Robert) Raymond Inouye, 44, formerly of Declo, and Twin Falls, Idaho, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2016, in Kennewick, Wash., due to liver complications.

Robbie was born March 2, 1972, at 7:46 a.m. at the Magic Valley Memorial Hospital in Twin Falls, Idaho. He attended schools in Cassia County and later graduated from Declo High School in 1990. While at DHS, Robbie was actively involved in Future Farmers of America and various other school activities including many high school sports - football, basketball, and track. Later, Robbie attended Boise State University in Boise, Idaho. After attending college, Robbie became employed by Denton Drilling Company, which was owned by his grandfathers, Raymond O. Denton and Robert E. Denton. In 1996, he began working at Rainbow Farms. Rainbow Farms was later acquired by Tessenderlo Kerley Incorporated (TKI) where Robbie remained working until his death. During his time at TKI, Robbie was promoted to plant manager and lived in Arizona, before moving to Kennewick, Wash., where he became plant manager of the Finley, Washington TKI plant.

Robbie loved golfing, bowling, playing cards, hunting, shooting, and cheering Boise State Broncos and Dallas Cowboys onto victory. Robbie won many bowling trophies and also belonged to the National Rifle Association. He received several honors and awards from his employers. His job was very important to him and he had a strong work ethic.

As a young man, he gave his life to Christ and joined the First Baptist Church of Burley, Idaho. He participated in Bible studies and helped with their youth basketball program. Robbie was known for his humorous attitude and his ability to bring a smile to anyone’s face.

He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Tsugio and Umeno Inouye, and maternal grandparents, Robert E. and Leta Denton; as well as his beloved nephew, Robert Cole Inouye.

He is survived by his parents, Mits and Mildred Inouye; and his siblings, John Winston Inouye and Michelle Inouye Rasmussen. He is also survived by his beloved niece, Mikala Rasmussen; his beloved nephews, Thomas Rasmussen, John Inouye, Jacob Inouye, and James Inouye; and two great-nieces, Madilyn Inouye and Breezlyn Cantu; and his dear friend, Jennifer Vinson.

His love and humor, his passion for life, and, his deep love of family will be missed beyond measure. Robbie left us too soon, but we will all meet again.

The funeral will be held at 12 noon Monday, Nov. 28, at the First Baptist Church, 2262 Hiland Ave., in Burley, with Pastor David Carver officiating. Burial will be in the Pleasant View Cemetery in Burley.

Friends may call from 5 until 7 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 27, at the Rasmussen Funeral Home, 1350 E. 16th St., in Burley, and at the church on Monday from 11 until 11:30 a.m. prior to the service.