Robert Dee Myers of Del Norte, Colorado passed away March 14, 2020. Better known to the community as Bob, he was born Sept. 7, 1928, in Monte Vista, Colorado to Dee Archie Myers and Nell Eurica (Mellott). He spent most of his grade school years in Summitville and then graduated from Del Norte High School. In high school he met the love of his life, Norma Hanna. They married May 14, 1949, in Santa Fe, NM and were able to celebrate their 70th anniversary before Norma passed away. Bob had many talents that included: Mechanic at the car Dealership in Del Norte, Master Electrician, Farmer/Rancher, State Electrical Inspector, dude ranch wrangler at Sky Hi Dude Ranch near Creede, Colorado, plus helping to raise 5 children. He worked 2 jobs most of his life to help support this family. His favorite of these jobs was the cattle ranching where he rode horses and checked on cattle in the pastures and on the range. He always had a story for family and friends about his life either in Summitville, the dude ranch or on the home place. He and Norma were graceful dancers in their younger days and the kids enjoyed watching them when they had a chance. He was an avid reader until his eyesight failed enough that he was unable to continue that hobby.
He was president of the San Luis Valley Cattlemen’s Association and was awarded the honor of Outstanding Cowboy of the Year in 1993. He also was a member of the Knights of Pythias, Del Norte Chapter.
Robert (Bob) is survived by his children: Myrna Patterson, of Albuquerque NM, Sharon Furukawa (Dave) of Alamosa, Myron (Jennifer), Ric (Diane) and Dale (Janice) of Monte Vista. Grandchildren include Jennifer Patterson, Alicia (Bryan) Vigil, Rebecca (Nicolas) Baca, Tiffany (Dan) Carson, Curt (Annie) Furukawa, Courtney Furukawa, J.D. (Audra) Myers, Denton (Jessie) Myers, Craig (Stephanie) Myers, Kelli (Michael) Jennings, Scott (Erin Rose) Myers, 21 great-grand- children, three great-great grandchildren.
Bob is proceeded in death by his wife: Norma Myers, and his parents: Dee & Nell, his sister: Elizabeth McIntire and infant brother, Dale.
A celebration of life will be announced at a later date. Arrangements in care of Strohmayer’s Funeral Home.
