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(Dec. 10, 1921 - June 7, 2012)
Robert A. Lofland of Powell died Thursday, June 7, 2012 from natural causes at Powell Valley Hospital. He was 90.
Robert was born in Rockwall, Texas on Dec. 10, 1921. He grew up on a farm and raised hogs with his brother Knox as a boy. After high school Bob traveled around the country and played basketball in various cities with five other men. This was something he really enjoyed. After that, he served his country in the U.S. Navy during World War II as a Chief Boatswains Mate.
Bob married Claudine Peek on a live radio program called the Bride and Groom Show on Sept. 3, 1946 in Los Angeles. He decided to attend college in Lubbock, Texas, at Texas Tech University and studied chemical engineering. After graduation he worked for Standard Oil of Indiana in Texas and was later transferred to Whitecourt, Alberta, Canada, to run a gas plant.
On Oct. 2, 1961 Claudine and Bob became parents of a son, Robert Aaron Lofland, who was born in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. In 1964 Bob and Claudine were transferred to Powell, where he worked for Amoco Production Co. for 35 years. He lived in the same house in Powell and retired in 1983. Bob loved his family and people and would help anyone just because it was the right thing to do. He was loved by many and will be missed dearly by those who knew him.
Bob was a member of the Powell School Board and served as president for several years. He enjoyed golf and was a member of the Powell Golf Course for many years. He donated much of his time to the preservation and building of the Powell course and spearheaded the design and completion of the back nine at the course along with several other men who loved the game of golf.
Bob was preceded in death by his wife of 49 years, Claudine L. Lofland in 1996.
He is survived by his son, Rob Lofland (Carmel) of Arvada, Colo.; three grandchildren, Brad (Kendra) of Commerce City, Colo., Nicole (Ben) Humphrey of Frisco, Texas; Sean Lofland of Arvada, Colo. and three great-grandchildren.
Cremation has taken place. Memorial services in Powell will be held at a later date.
Thompson Funeral Home assisted the family and condolences may be sent to the family at www.thompsonfuneral.net or P.O. Box 807, Powell, WY 82435.
