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Robert Eugene "Smokey" Robertson

1932 - 2012

Robert Eugene "Smokey" Robertson obituary, 1932-2012

BORN

1932

DIED

2012

Robert Robertson Obituary

Robert Eugene "Smokey" Robertson, 80, passed away Friday, June 22, 2012, in Alamogordo. He was born April 3, 1932, in Athol, Kan., to Delbert Edwin and Ida Naomi (Edmonds ) Robertson.
Robert was a U.S. Army veteran who served during the Korean War. As a young man, he was a wheat farmer in Kansas. In later years, he was a contracting officer with the U.S. Forest Service before retiring in 1994. Robert enjoyed playing the stand-up bass in country bluegrass combos, and was a skilled handyman who was willing to help anyone in need. Always willing to share a laugh, he was devoted to family, friends, his country, church and, most of all, to the Lord.
He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Patricia Louise (Mizell) Robertson, of the family home; his son Mark Edwin Robertson and wife, Cathy, of Tracy, Calif.; grandchildren Rebecca Robertson, Joshua E. Vance, Matthew Robertson and Saralyn Vance; and sister Janice Arlene Winters, of Jennings, Kan.
He was preceded in death by two daughters, Cynthia Louise Theriault and Naomi Lynn Vance.
Memorial services for Robert Eugene "Smokey" Robertson will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, June 28, 2012, at Christ Community Church , 2960 N. Scenic Drive, Alamogordo, with Pastor Jack Brock officiating.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in Smokey's name be made to the House of Prayer Men's Homeless Shelter in Alamogordo. Donations can be made via their website at www.alamohop.com or by calling 437-7880.
Inurnment will take place in the Little Flower of the Desert Columbarium.
The Robertson family has entrusted their loved one to the care of Alamogordo Funeral Home to direct the arrangements. Cremation will take place at PCS.
To sign the online register book, please visit www.alamogordofuneralhome.org.

Published by Alamogordo Daily News from Jun. 26 to Jul. 25, 2012.
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Pat, I am so sorry for your loss. He was a very sweet man with a good heart. It was my pleasure to be able to work with him in his hosptial recovery. Rhonda (Alamogordo Home Care)

Rhonda Heffner-Fletcher

July 3, 2012

Rest in peace old friend. It has been an honor to know you.

Chuck Stonex

July 1, 2012

I have fond memories of working with Smokey during our years together in the Forest Service. He was a fine man with wonderful humor and friendly toward all. He will be missed. My thoughts and prayers go the all the family.

Dale Fabian

June 30, 2012

Uncle Rob, I have many fond childhood memories of time spent with you & Aunt Pat on your farm. I will hold these memories in my heart until we meet again.

Paula Odor

June 29, 2012

Smokey was a great friend to have in the BIG government world. He said "no matter what your status, you are important". Emulating Jesus, Smokey felt 'everyone is equal in his eyes'. Smokey was so funny and boy could he talk your ear off! Smokey will not be forgotten.

Mona Fredrick

June 29, 2012

Smokey will be missed by those of us in the contracting community that had the opportunity to work with him . My thoughts and prayers are with his family.

Dolores Griffith

June 29, 2012

I worked with Smokey when I was in the regional office in Albuquerque and he is the contracting officer on the Lincoln National Forest. Very sorry to hear of his passing and my thoughts and prayers to his family.

Susan Prentiss

June 28, 2012

He was a treasured friend. I always felt Smokey collected friends like some people collect stamps.

Gary Blyth

June 28, 2012

I'm sorry for your loss, he was a special one. I had the opportunity to work with him before he retired with the Forest Service and what a great man, in so many ways. He's certainly with God and all our thoughts are with you.

Linda Cole

June 27, 2012

Smokey, You were the best Uncle a kid ever had. Rest in peace, I will miss you.

Denny Mizell

June 27, 2012

Rest in peace, Smokey. You are one of the "good guys" for sure. You'll be missed sorely by your wonderful family and friends.

Sue Griffin

June 27, 2012

The world is running low on men the caliber of Smokey Robertson. I'm sure Jesus will immediately put him to work in his new home as Smokey was seldom idle. Hasta, mi amigo!

Hugh Thompson

June 26, 2012

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