In Loving Memory

Robert Scott "Rob" Rosin

Robert Scott Rosin, age 65, passed away unexpectedly on the 8 ^th of December, 2022 in Colville, Washington.  Robert was born on September 8, 1957 to Robert and Dorothy Rosin in Glen Cove, New York.

Rob Rosin and his family moved to Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, from Chicago in 1971, his dad Robert P. having just been transferred to the CDA branch of the FBI. His mom Dorothy was still in Chicago tying up loose ends, and she joined the family in CDA soon afterward. Rob attended 9th grade at Mid High School in CDA on 15th Street where he and his lifelong friend Mike Atwood first met. Mike and Rob shared a PE class on the first day of school and stayed best friends from thereon. For most of their freshman year, Rob and Mike went to the Brunswick Cafe daily after school, which was below Rosin's apartment within walking distance of Rob's dad's office. Both Rob and Mike played freshman basketball for the Mid High Norsemen in 9th grade. Rob also attended basketball cage camp with Mike in Missoula with Judd Heathcote, who at the time was coaching Michigan State.

Rob's family moved to Post Falls in early 1972, enjoying a beautiful home for many years on the Spokane River. He grew up water skiing daily on the Spokane River if the weather was even marginally cooperative. Rob's dad, Mike's dad, or one of several friends' parents would be convinced to drive the boat so they could ski In summer of 1973, Rob and Mike were part of the unofficial dismantling crew for the Post Falls Bridge after it had been condemned. Enough wood was salvaged to build a 2 1/2 story clubhouse fort that remained undetected for 35 years. From the time they moved to CDA, the Rosin family were members of Christ the King Lutheran Church, and Rob attended with them for many years as well as being active with the church's Youth Group Rob graduated from Post Falls High School in 1975, playing Varsity basketball for the Post Falls Trojans all three years that he attended Post Falls High. He began attending Pacific Lutheran University in Tacoma, WA that fall of 1975. He graduated from PLU with a degree in Social Work, specializing in supporting abused adolescents. After graduation from PLU, Rob worked as a Social Worker for several years, including time in Montana, then transitioned to residential and commercial painting which remained his lifetime career.

Over the years, he worked many other odd jobs, always willing to lend a helping hand. Some of his roles included being a box boy at the IGA in Post Falls for one summer and working at the Hunt Brothers cabinet shop in PF. Rob also drove combine for Al Luth from Christ the King church, and worked for Idaho Forest Industries for a summer sorting logs on the North Fork of the CDA River. Rob continued playing softball and basketball for many years, playing in city leagues and tournaments in CDA, Spokane, Post Falls, and many surrounding towns throughout the region.

Growing tired of increasing population in CDA, Rob fell in love with and purchased a 40-plus acre undeveloped property just south of the Canadian border in Washington and his focus changed to being a steward of his land. Rob built up the property from the ground up, even though it was a 3-hour drive from CDA, living in Post Falls and Spokane Valley until he could reside on the property. With a couple friends' help, he salvaged a Quonset hut, dismantled, moved it and reassembled it on the site, making this his temporary home for several years. Mike Atwood, Ed Rice and Rob salvaged the Quonset over a short two-day period. Rob drove it up to the property in several loads, stacking it carefully until Mike could help Rob place the first trusses. The trio finished the building, with Mike assisting with placing the final bolt at completion as well. Rob then lovingly built his permanent home on his property, incorporating several energy efficient sustainable features into the home. He developed a lifelong love for nature, his property becoming a sanctuary to enjoy frequent visits from birds, animals and all wildlife.

Rob was most beloved for his kind soul. He never had a harsh word for anyone and he spread love and joy through example. Rob's deep-rooted spirituality was a calming presence, and many considered him a "Renaissance Man"

Rob was at his happiest after marrying his beautiful wife Nancee in 2019. He was eternally grateful for Nancee and we were so happy to see him marry his soulmate

When Rob said he love me, he would say, BIG TIME love...epic love!

Rob proposed to me amongst friends in a drumming circle on the Winter Solstice of 2018...Rob told me he waited 1000 years for me.

We wrote our vows of marriage together loosely basing our ceremony in an Ancient Ceremony blending different customs. We wrote A ceremony is an occasion, or event that has special significance and often involves ritual, which brings the whole affair out of ordinary space, and into a sacred, enchanted, and magical space."

Our short life together felt like a fairy tale. You will be missed beyond comprehension!

Rob is survived by his loving wife, Nancee Button, and his brother at heart, Mike (Lori) Atwood.

Please visit the on-line memorial and sign the guestbook at www.danekasfuneralchapel.com.  Danekas Funeral Chapel and Crematory is entrusted with the arrangements.