Background
Magwire, Robert Dee was born on June 21, 1931 in Cheyenne Wells, Colorado, United States. Son of Dewey W. and Elsie L. (Phillips) Magwire.
Magwire, Robert Dee was born on June 21, 1931 in Cheyenne Wells, Colorado, United States. Son of Dewey W. and Elsie L. (Phillips) Magwire.
Student, Southern Oregon College, 1949—1950. Bachelor of Science, Pacific University, 1958. OD, Pacific University, 1959.
Owner, partner Optometric Center, Boise, Idaho, since 1961. Associate optometric development Pacific University, Forrest Grove, Oregon, 1964. Partner, secretary-treasurer R.D. Industries Inc., Boise, since 1975.
Partner Silver Belle-Lillie Mines, since 1980, Josephine Creek Ranch, Murphey, Idaho, since 1980. Partner, vice president Narrow Valley Mine, Boise, since 1981. Associate MAVE International Foundation, Lake Oswego, Oregon, 1971, GeSell Institute, New Haven, 1974.
Served with United States Air Force, 1951-1954, Republic of Korea.
Commissioner Boy Scouts America, 1966—1970. Chairman professional division United Way Boise, 1972—1979. Member of American Legion (Commander 1966), Greater Boise Chamber of Commerce (committees member since 1963), Better Vision Institute, Idaho Optometric Association (Leadership award 1981-1982), American Optometric Association, Optometric Extension Program Associates (state chair 1973-1984), Southern Idaho Optometric Association (president 1964-1965, Leadership award 1968), La Society des 40 et 8 (Boise)., Elks, Kiwanis 1970-1971.
Married Diane E. Morey Harper Magwire, November 11, 1951 (divorced March 1977). Children: Shannon, Shawn. Married Barbara J. Baker Magwire, June 24, 1983.
Children: Christi, Brenda, Joy.