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Robert Trent Obituary
Trent was born May 22, 1936, in Pittsburg, Kan., to Jess and Almedia Trent.
He married Marlene Hansen on June 24, 1956. After working as a draftsman for many years, and with a wife and two children, Trent decided to attend college. At age 32, he enrolled at the University of Utah and completed bachelor's and master's degrees in mining engineering in
3 and 1/2 years. He then completed his doctorate in mineral economics at Colorado School of Mines.
Trent was active in the mining industry, taught at several major universities and was Dean of the School of Mineral Engineering at the University of Alaska Fairbanks.
Trent also held professional engineer licenses in many states including his dearly beloved Alaska. He traveled the world extensively as an educator and served as a Wyoming state senator.
One of his greatest joys was taking his family on trips all over the world.
He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Marlene Trent, of Scottsdale, Ariz.; two daughters and sons-in-laws; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
At his request, his family will hold a small private service at a later date.
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Peter Rutledge
May 8, 2012
Bob and I worked together in Alaska at the University. One interesting project was a winter visit to Earl Pilgrim's old Stampede Mine. We hired Paul Metz to fly us in and then cross country skiied to the site. Each of us took turns breaking trail. It was brutal but we got there and back and even managed to collect some ore. We also spent some time driving around in his jeep looking at gold mines in the Fairbanks district. He liked getting out and trying to create something out of nothing. His best asset was his people skills. He got me to do a lot of work for him simply because I liked him and respected him. I will try and find some photos. I am so sorry Marlene that I lost touch. I will always remember our work together. God Speed.
April 18, 2012
To the family: As you grieve of sadness may the "hearer of prayer" help you to endure this time of sorrow and grant you peace. My deepest condolences. (Psalms 65:2)
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