Bob Swanemyr

Robert Leon "Bob" Swanemyr passed away Monday, November 7, 2022. He was 88 years old. 
 
Bob was born October 21, 1934, to Rudolph and Lilly Swanemyr in Durango, Colorado and he grew up in Allison, Colorado on the family ranch. Bob graduated from Ignacio High School and enlisted in the U.S. Army, serving stateside. He married Betty Lou Tate on December 30, 1956 in Aztec, NM.  Bob helped his family on the ranch until he began working for the Colorado Department of Transportation in the late 1960's, retiring in 1978. 

Bob was a member of the Allison Community Presbyterian Church and the Mt. Allison Grange, he was active in the Colorado Mounted Rangers.
 
Bob enjoyed fishing, gardening and tending to his Christmas Tree Farm. He loved farming, ranching and working on his yard - his "oasis".  He worked with his father in the Cattle business and very much enjoyed his ranching career. One of Bob's favorite things was meeting his buddies at the local coffee shop.
 
He is survived by his wife, Betty; children: Bruce (Cindy) Swanemyr,  and Kristy (Sean) Davis; grandchildren: Jesse and Cole Swanemyr, and Luke Davis; 7 great-grandchildren; many extended family and wonderful friends.
 
He was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Kara Matthews; siblings: Evelyn Brennan and Nancy Valencia.
 
A Funeral Services will be held Monday, November 28, 2022, at 10:00 AM at Allison Community Church. Burial will follow at Allison Tiffany Cemetery with military honors. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Allison Community Presbyterian Church (P.O. Box 1899, Arboles, CO 81122).