Robert Louis Abarr, 61 of Meeteetse, passed away on Wednesday, Aug. 15, 2012 in Ardmore, Okla. He died doing what he loved to do, traveling the country, always eager to see new places and meet new people.
Rob was born Sept. 1, 1950 in Cody and spent his early years outside of McCloud, Mont. living along the Boulder. Having no fear of the river or the rattlesnakes was an early sign Rob would be an adventurer. After a short stint in Billings, Mont., the family moved to the Pitchfork Ranch in Meeteetse. Rob's maternal great-grandfather had purchased the ranch following the death of its founder, Otto Franc.
His maternal grandfather was the noted Western photographer Charles J. Belden. Belden's grandfather, Josiah, was an early California pioneer and a member of the Bartleson-Bidwell party, the first emigrants to attempt a wagon crossing from Missouri to California over the Oregon Trail.
On the Abarr side, Rob was known to have come from tough stock as well. His father, Don, and his two uncles, Harley and Lorin, were recognized as long time Montana cowboys.
Rob always said they were "the real deal." Rob spent time learning how to be a lumberjack, he rode racehorses in Belgrade, Mont. and spent every summer of his childhood going to the mountain with his mother, sisters and friends. He developed a love for all things outdoors and especially enjoyed horses. He later began working at the Pitchfork. Rob loved the ranch, his home for many years. He loved the land, the beauty, the freedom, and the friendships created, particularly with his friend and surrogate brother, Eddie. Rob regretted he did not go into the military but made a pact with his father not to do so.
After high school, Rob attended college, got married, tried several different careers, had two sons, but settled back at the ranch. He met the challenge of being a father with varying success but has so much to be proud of them for. He certainly gave his sons the knowledge and adventuresome spirit that exists in their bloodline. He never quit adventuring or wanting to explore. In the final few years, Rob delivered RVs around this great country so others could do what he enjoyed, going to see what this land has to offer. His occupation afforded him the opportunity to visit his sons and family members and spend more time with them than he had in the past. He was always on the road, but in doing so he visited friends both new and old every day as he never met a stranger, which was very important to him.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Annice Williston Belden Somers.
Rob is survived by his sons, Donald (Jaye) Abarr and their children, Madison and Graham of Barnesville, Minn. and Louis (Rebecca) Abarr and their children, Ashton, Dalton and Hadley all of Meeteetse; his father, Donald Elton Abarr of Cody; his sisters, Margot Somers Belden of Missoula, Mont., Lili (Jack) Turnell of Meeteetse and Kathy Abarr (Mark Madrid) of Missoula, Mont.; and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces and one nephew.
© 2012 Northern Wyoming Daily News.
Rob was born Sept. 1, 1950 in Cody and spent his early years outside of McCloud, Mont. living along the Boulder. Having no fear of the river or the rattlesnakes was an early sign Rob would be an adventurer. After a short stint in Billings, Mont., the family moved to the Pitchfork Ranch in Meeteetse. Rob's maternal great-grandfather had purchased the ranch following the death of its founder, Otto Franc.
His maternal grandfather was the noted Western photographer Charles J. Belden. Belden's grandfather, Josiah, was an early California pioneer and a member of the Bartleson-Bidwell party, the first emigrants to attempt a wagon crossing from Missouri to California over the Oregon Trail.
On the Abarr side, Rob was known to have come from tough stock as well. His father, Don, and his two uncles, Harley and Lorin, were recognized as long time Montana cowboys.
Rob always said they were "the real deal." Rob spent time learning how to be a lumberjack, he rode racehorses in Belgrade, Mont. and spent every summer of his childhood going to the mountain with his mother, sisters and friends. He developed a love for all things outdoors and especially enjoyed horses. He later began working at the Pitchfork. Rob loved the ranch, his home for many years. He loved the land, the beauty, the freedom, and the friendships created, particularly with his friend and surrogate brother, Eddie. Rob regretted he did not go into the military but made a pact with his father not to do so.
After high school, Rob attended college, got married, tried several different careers, had two sons, but settled back at the ranch. He met the challenge of being a father with varying success but has so much to be proud of them for. He certainly gave his sons the knowledge and adventuresome spirit that exists in their bloodline. He never quit adventuring or wanting to explore. In the final few years, Rob delivered RVs around this great country so others could do what he enjoyed, going to see what this land has to offer. His occupation afforded him the opportunity to visit his sons and family members and spend more time with them than he had in the past. He was always on the road, but in doing so he visited friends both new and old every day as he never met a stranger, which was very important to him.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Annice Williston Belden Somers.
Rob is survived by his sons, Donald (Jaye) Abarr and their children, Madison and Graham of Barnesville, Minn. and Louis (Rebecca) Abarr and their children, Ashton, Dalton and Hadley all of Meeteetse; his father, Donald Elton Abarr of Cody; his sisters, Margot Somers Belden of Missoula, Mont., Lili (Jack) Turnell of Meeteetse and Kathy Abarr (Mark Madrid) of Missoula, Mont.; and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces and one nephew.
© 2012 Northern Wyoming Daily News.
Robert Louis Abarr, 61 of Meeteetse, passed away on Wednesday, Aug. 15, 2012 in Ardmore, Okla. He died doing what he loved to do, traveling the country, always eager to see new places and meet new people.
Rob was born Sept. 1, 1950 in Cody and spent his early years outside of McCloud, Mont. living along the Boulder. Having no fear of the river or the rattlesnakes was an early sign Rob would be an adventurer. After a short stint in Billings, Mont., the family moved to the Pitchfork Ranch in Meeteetse. Rob's maternal great-grandfather had purchased the ranch following the death of its founder, Otto Franc.
His maternal grandfather was the noted Western photographer Charles J. Belden. Belden's grandfather, Josiah, was an early California pioneer and a member of the Bartleson-Bidwell party, the first emigrants to attempt a wagon crossing from Missouri to California over the Oregon Trail.
On the Abarr side, Rob was known to have come from tough stock as well. His father, Don, and his two uncles, Harley and Lorin, were recognized as long time Montana cowboys.
Rob always said they were "the real deal." Rob spent time learning how to be a lumberjack, he rode racehorses in Belgrade, Mont. and spent every summer of his childhood going to the mountain with his mother, sisters and friends. He developed a love for all things outdoors and especially enjoyed horses. He later began working at the Pitchfork. Rob loved the ranch, his home for many years. He loved the land, the beauty, the freedom, and the friendships created, particularly with his friend and surrogate brother, Eddie. Rob regretted he did not go into the military but made a pact with his father not to do so.
After high school, Rob attended college, got married, tried several different careers, had two sons, but settled back at the ranch. He met the challenge of being a father with varying success but has so much to be proud of them for. He certainly gave his sons the knowledge and adventuresome spirit that exists in their bloodline. He never quit adventuring or wanting to explore. In the final few years, Rob delivered RVs around this great country so others could do what he enjoyed, going to see what this land has to offer. His occupation afforded him the opportunity to visit his sons and family members and spend more time with them than he had in the past. He was always on the road, but in doing so he visited friends both new and old every day as he never met a stranger, which was very important to him.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Annice Williston Belden Somers.
Rob is survived by his sons, Donald (Jaye) Abarr and their children, Madison and Graham of Barnesville, Minn. and Louis (Rebecca) Abarr and their children, Ashton, Dalton and Hadley all of Meeteetse; his father, Donald Elton Abarr of Cody; his sisters, Margot Somers Belden of Missoula, Mont., Lili (Jack) Turnell of Meeteetse and Kathy Abarr (Mark Madrid) of Missoula, Mont.; and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces and one nephew.
© 2012 Northern Wyoming Daily News.
Rob was born Sept. 1, 1950 in Cody and spent his early years outside of McCloud, Mont. living along the Boulder. Having no fear of the river or the rattlesnakes was an early sign Rob would be an adventurer. After a short stint in Billings, Mont., the family moved to the Pitchfork Ranch in Meeteetse. Rob's maternal great-grandfather had purchased the ranch following the death of its founder, Otto Franc.
His maternal grandfather was the noted Western photographer Charles J. Belden. Belden's grandfather, Josiah, was an early California pioneer and a member of the Bartleson-Bidwell party, the first emigrants to attempt a wagon crossing from Missouri to California over the Oregon Trail.
On the Abarr side, Rob was known to have come from tough stock as well. His father, Don, and his two uncles, Harley and Lorin, were recognized as long time Montana cowboys.
Rob always said they were "the real deal." Rob spent time learning how to be a lumberjack, he rode racehorses in Belgrade, Mont. and spent every summer of his childhood going to the mountain with his mother, sisters and friends. He developed a love for all things outdoors and especially enjoyed horses. He later began working at the Pitchfork. Rob loved the ranch, his home for many years. He loved the land, the beauty, the freedom, and the friendships created, particularly with his friend and surrogate brother, Eddie. Rob regretted he did not go into the military but made a pact with his father not to do so.
After high school, Rob attended college, got married, tried several different careers, had two sons, but settled back at the ranch. He met the challenge of being a father with varying success but has so much to be proud of them for. He certainly gave his sons the knowledge and adventuresome spirit that exists in their bloodline. He never quit adventuring or wanting to explore. In the final few years, Rob delivered RVs around this great country so others could do what he enjoyed, going to see what this land has to offer. His occupation afforded him the opportunity to visit his sons and family members and spend more time with them than he had in the past. He was always on the road, but in doing so he visited friends both new and old every day as he never met a stranger, which was very important to him.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Annice Williston Belden Somers.
Rob is survived by his sons, Donald (Jaye) Abarr and their children, Madison and Graham of Barnesville, Minn. and Louis (Rebecca) Abarr and their children, Ashton, Dalton and Hadley all of Meeteetse; his father, Donald Elton Abarr of Cody; his sisters, Margot Somers Belden of Missoula, Mont., Lili (Jack) Turnell of Meeteetse and Kathy Abarr (Mark Madrid) of Missoula, Mont.; and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces and one nephew.
© 2012 Northern Wyoming Daily News.
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