Robert Lee Stayton, 81, died Tuesday, May 18, 2010, at his residence in Bigfork.
Bob was born Nov. 11, 1928, in Great Falls, to Welby and Mattie (Spry) Stayton.*
He was raised on a small farm and started formal art training at the age of 6. In those beginning years, Bob drew and painted farm animals, wildlife and scenery of the Rocky Mountains. Horses dominated Bob's life, and he became an accomplished rider at an early age.
He spent his preteen and teen years in the remote Centennial Valley working as a ranch hand and honing his riding skills. Bob enjoyed storing the mental images of the ranch stock, wild animals and scenery while moving the herd.
A serious riding accident ended his intended career as a professional jockey, so Bob headed for college and earned his bachelor's of science degree from Montana State University. He studied industrial, architectural and commercial design and he graduated with a design and art education major.
Bob had both an enjoyable and successful career as a teacher and industrial designer, as well as many years as an interior business and commercial designer.
Throughout his life, Bob maintained his ties with his native Montana and chose to stay close to his early roots in the "Big Sky Country."
In 1980, with three sons well into their own careers, he chose to pursue his fine art career full time and created many excellent works in bronze.
Bob spent his last years in the Flathead Valley of western Montana, near the foundry where he spent a great deal of time personally overseeing the production of his sculptures.
The influence of his early encounters with nature, combined with his heritage of Celtic boldness and American Indian sensitivity, formed the foundation upon which Bob's work were based, containing a unique blend of form, balance, rhythm, color and style that brought to life the clear, primitive beauty of each piece. He commented, "The freedom to imagine and dream the life of a cowboy and outdoorsman is exciting, but to have lived and experienced the life is exhilarating. The sculptor must be on guard that the eye does not deceive as it is the touch that brings life to his creations."
Bob's sculptures have been displayed in galleries in Indiana, Montana, West Virginia, Connecticut, Idaho and Colorado, and he has received numerous awards since 1982.
Bob is survived by his wife, Mary; and three sons, Lee and wife Barbara of Ashland, Mass.; Jay and wife Beverly of Bigfork, and Russ and wife Joanie of Kalispell; a sister, Bernice; five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Memorial services for Bob will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, May 27, at the Community United Methodist Church in Bigfork with Pastor Kathy Young officiating.
Johnson-Gloschat Funeral Home is caring for Bob's family. Visit www.jgfuneralhome.com to offer condolences and view Bob's tribute wall.
Editor's note: Stayton, a local bronze sculpture artist, and his wife Mary ran Buffalo Trails Gallery on Electric Avenue. Read more on page A1.
Article about his Art: http://www.flatheadnewsgroup.com/bigforkeagle/community/article_811dc4e7-26c0-57a5-8d15-84beeeb1667b.html?mode=image&photo=0
Above obit and links courtesy of MJ Mahala, with thanks.
The following from www.bobstayton.com:
"Welcome
BOB STAYTON
November 11, 1928 – May 18, 2010
"The freedom to imagine and dream of the life of a cowboy and outdoorsman is exciting, but to have lived and experienced the life is exhilarating."
We want you to know that Bob passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 18, 2010. Funeral services were held Thursday, May 27, 2010 at the Community United Methodist Church, 750 Electric Avenue, Bigfork, Montana.
Bob will be greatly missed, as will his stories and the joy he created when he shared one of these true-life adventures with an entranced audience. At his core, Bob was a storyteller, and he captured many enduring stories through his bronze works.
If you find yourself in Bozeman, Montana, you can visit "Spirit" – the larger-than-life bronze Bobcat that Bob was commissioned to do by the Alumni of Montana State University. "Spirit" is located on the new Alumni Plaza on the Montana State University campus. Bob viewed this work, dedicated October 2009, as the pinnacle of his art career, and saw the commission to create it as the culminating honor of his life.
We will continue producing Bob's artwork as long as we are able. The full series has not been produced for many works (usually 25 pieces): some new works have yet to be displayed on the website. So keep an eye on new postings, or ask about these works.
Let us know if we can help you obtain any information you need to satisfy yourself that a particular piece of Bob's work is just right for you.
Warm Regards to all of you,
Bob's Family
ATTENTION: Would you like to own one or more of Bob Stayton's Bronzes?
We are interested in moving Bob's bronzes and would love to discuss a price that fits your budget. Contact Mary Stayton at 406 837 0471.
Artist and storyteller, Bob Stayton captures the American wilderness and the magic of the west in bronze sculpture. His sculptural portrayals are of personal experiences with the people and animals depicted and each is a story cast in bronze.
Of Welsh-Irish and Cherokee decent, Bob was raised on a small farm on the east front of the Rocky Mountains in Montana. His life was filled with the adventures a young boy can easily find in "Charlie Russell" country.
The influence of his early encounters with nature combined with his bold Celtic and sensitive American Indian heritage form the foundation upon which Bob's works are based. Bob's sculptures are imbued with a unique blend of form, balance, rhythm, color and style that brings to life the clear primitive beauty of each piece."
Link of his sculpting that has been photographed:
http://www.dosastudios.com/media/news.php?show_cat=17
(*Note: Bob was adopted as a baby by Welby and Mattie Stayton, and raised as their son. His biological parents not known by this submitter, nor if Stayton was his biological surname, or his adoptive name only.)
Bob was born Nov. 11, 1928, in Great Falls, to Welby and Mattie (Spry) Stayton.*
He was raised on a small farm and started formal art training at the age of 6. In those beginning years, Bob drew and painted farm animals, wildlife and scenery of the Rocky Mountains. Horses dominated Bob's life, and he became an accomplished rider at an early age.
He spent his preteen and teen years in the remote Centennial Valley working as a ranch hand and honing his riding skills. Bob enjoyed storing the mental images of the ranch stock, wild animals and scenery while moving the herd.
A serious riding accident ended his intended career as a professional jockey, so Bob headed for college and earned his bachelor's of science degree from Montana State University. He studied industrial, architectural and commercial design and he graduated with a design and art education major.
Bob had both an enjoyable and successful career as a teacher and industrial designer, as well as many years as an interior business and commercial designer.
Throughout his life, Bob maintained his ties with his native Montana and chose to stay close to his early roots in the "Big Sky Country."
In 1980, with three sons well into their own careers, he chose to pursue his fine art career full time and created many excellent works in bronze.
Bob spent his last years in the Flathead Valley of western Montana, near the foundry where he spent a great deal of time personally overseeing the production of his sculptures.
The influence of his early encounters with nature, combined with his heritage of Celtic boldness and American Indian sensitivity, formed the foundation upon which Bob's work were based, containing a unique blend of form, balance, rhythm, color and style that brought to life the clear, primitive beauty of each piece. He commented, "The freedom to imagine and dream the life of a cowboy and outdoorsman is exciting, but to have lived and experienced the life is exhilarating. The sculptor must be on guard that the eye does not deceive as it is the touch that brings life to his creations."
Bob's sculptures have been displayed in galleries in Indiana, Montana, West Virginia, Connecticut, Idaho and Colorado, and he has received numerous awards since 1982.
Bob is survived by his wife, Mary; and three sons, Lee and wife Barbara of Ashland, Mass.; Jay and wife Beverly of Bigfork, and Russ and wife Joanie of Kalispell; a sister, Bernice; five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Memorial services for Bob will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, May 27, at the Community United Methodist Church in Bigfork with Pastor Kathy Young officiating.
Johnson-Gloschat Funeral Home is caring for Bob's family. Visit www.jgfuneralhome.com to offer condolences and view Bob's tribute wall.
Editor's note: Stayton, a local bronze sculpture artist, and his wife Mary ran Buffalo Trails Gallery on Electric Avenue. Read more on page A1.
Article about his Art: http://www.flatheadnewsgroup.com/bigforkeagle/community/article_811dc4e7-26c0-57a5-8d15-84beeeb1667b.html?mode=image&photo=0
Above obit and links courtesy of MJ Mahala, with thanks.
The following from www.bobstayton.com:
"Welcome
BOB STAYTON
November 11, 1928 – May 18, 2010
"The freedom to imagine and dream of the life of a cowboy and outdoorsman is exciting, but to have lived and experienced the life is exhilarating."
We want you to know that Bob passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 18, 2010. Funeral services were held Thursday, May 27, 2010 at the Community United Methodist Church, 750 Electric Avenue, Bigfork, Montana.
Bob will be greatly missed, as will his stories and the joy he created when he shared one of these true-life adventures with an entranced audience. At his core, Bob was a storyteller, and he captured many enduring stories through his bronze works.
If you find yourself in Bozeman, Montana, you can visit "Spirit" – the larger-than-life bronze Bobcat that Bob was commissioned to do by the Alumni of Montana State University. "Spirit" is located on the new Alumni Plaza on the Montana State University campus. Bob viewed this work, dedicated October 2009, as the pinnacle of his art career, and saw the commission to create it as the culminating honor of his life.
We will continue producing Bob's artwork as long as we are able. The full series has not been produced for many works (usually 25 pieces): some new works have yet to be displayed on the website. So keep an eye on new postings, or ask about these works.
Let us know if we can help you obtain any information you need to satisfy yourself that a particular piece of Bob's work is just right for you.
Warm Regards to all of you,
Bob's Family
ATTENTION: Would you like to own one or more of Bob Stayton's Bronzes?
We are interested in moving Bob's bronzes and would love to discuss a price that fits your budget. Contact Mary Stayton at 406 837 0471.
Artist and storyteller, Bob Stayton captures the American wilderness and the magic of the west in bronze sculpture. His sculptural portrayals are of personal experiences with the people and animals depicted and each is a story cast in bronze.
Of Welsh-Irish and Cherokee decent, Bob was raised on a small farm on the east front of the Rocky Mountains in Montana. His life was filled with the adventures a young boy can easily find in "Charlie Russell" country.
The influence of his early encounters with nature combined with his bold Celtic and sensitive American Indian heritage form the foundation upon which Bob's works are based. Bob's sculptures are imbued with a unique blend of form, balance, rhythm, color and style that brings to life the clear primitive beauty of each piece."
Link of his sculpting that has been photographed:
http://www.dosastudios.com/media/news.php?show_cat=17
(*Note: Bob was adopted as a baby by Welby and Mattie Stayton, and raised as their son. His biological parents not known by this submitter, nor if Stayton was his biological surname, or his adoptive name only.)
Robert Lee Stayton, 81, died Tuesday, May 18, 2010, at his residence in Bigfork.
Bob was born Nov. 11, 1928, in Great Falls, to Welby and Mattie (Spry) Stayton.*
He was raised on a small farm and started formal art training at the age of 6. In those beginning years, Bob drew and painted farm animals, wildlife and scenery of the Rocky Mountains. Horses dominated Bob's life, and he became an accomplished rider at an early age.
He spent his preteen and teen years in the remote Centennial Valley working as a ranch hand and honing his riding skills. Bob enjoyed storing the mental images of the ranch stock, wild animals and scenery while moving the herd.
A serious riding accident ended his intended career as a professional jockey, so Bob headed for college and earned his bachelor's of science degree from Montana State University. He studied industrial, architectural and commercial design and he graduated with a design and art education major.
Bob had both an enjoyable and successful career as a teacher and industrial designer, as well as many years as an interior business and commercial designer.
Throughout his life, Bob maintained his ties with his native Montana and chose to stay close to his early roots in the "Big Sky Country."
In 1980, with three sons well into their own careers, he chose to pursue his fine art career full time and created many excellent works in bronze.
Bob spent his last years in the Flathead Valley of western Montana, near the foundry where he spent a great deal of time personally overseeing the production of his sculptures.
The influence of his early encounters with nature, combined with his heritage of Celtic boldness and American Indian sensitivity, formed the foundation upon which Bob's work were based, containing a unique blend of form, balance, rhythm, color and style that brought to life the clear, primitive beauty of each piece. He commented, "The freedom to imagine and dream the life of a cowboy and outdoorsman is exciting, but to have lived and experienced the life is exhilarating. The sculptor must be on guard that the eye does not deceive as it is the touch that brings life to his creations."
Bob's sculptures have been displayed in galleries in Indiana, Montana, West Virginia, Connecticut, Idaho and Colorado, and he has received numerous awards since 1982.
Bob is survived by his wife, Mary; and three sons, Lee and wife Barbara of Ashland, Mass.; Jay and wife Beverly of Bigfork, and Russ and wife Joanie of Kalispell; a sister, Bernice; five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Memorial services for Bob will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, May 27, at the Community United Methodist Church in Bigfork with Pastor Kathy Young officiating.
Johnson-Gloschat Funeral Home is caring for Bob's family. Visit www.jgfuneralhome.com to offer condolences and view Bob's tribute wall.
Editor's note: Stayton, a local bronze sculpture artist, and his wife Mary ran Buffalo Trails Gallery on Electric Avenue. Read more on page A1.
Article about his Art: http://www.flatheadnewsgroup.com/bigforkeagle/community/article_811dc4e7-26c0-57a5-8d15-84beeeb1667b.html?mode=image&photo=0
Above obit and links courtesy of MJ Mahala, with thanks.
The following from www.bobstayton.com:
"Welcome
BOB STAYTON
November 11, 1928 – May 18, 2010
"The freedom to imagine and dream of the life of a cowboy and outdoorsman is exciting, but to have lived and experienced the life is exhilarating."
We want you to know that Bob passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 18, 2010. Funeral services were held Thursday, May 27, 2010 at the Community United Methodist Church, 750 Electric Avenue, Bigfork, Montana.
Bob will be greatly missed, as will his stories and the joy he created when he shared one of these true-life adventures with an entranced audience. At his core, Bob was a storyteller, and he captured many enduring stories through his bronze works.
If you find yourself in Bozeman, Montana, you can visit "Spirit" – the larger-than-life bronze Bobcat that Bob was commissioned to do by the Alumni of Montana State University. "Spirit" is located on the new Alumni Plaza on the Montana State University campus. Bob viewed this work, dedicated October 2009, as the pinnacle of his art career, and saw the commission to create it as the culminating honor of his life.
We will continue producing Bob's artwork as long as we are able. The full series has not been produced for many works (usually 25 pieces): some new works have yet to be displayed on the website. So keep an eye on new postings, or ask about these works.
Let us know if we can help you obtain any information you need to satisfy yourself that a particular piece of Bob's work is just right for you.
Warm Regards to all of you,
Bob's Family
ATTENTION: Would you like to own one or more of Bob Stayton's Bronzes?
We are interested in moving Bob's bronzes and would love to discuss a price that fits your budget. Contact Mary Stayton at 406 837 0471.
Artist and storyteller, Bob Stayton captures the American wilderness and the magic of the west in bronze sculpture. His sculptural portrayals are of personal experiences with the people and animals depicted and each is a story cast in bronze.
Of Welsh-Irish and Cherokee decent, Bob was raised on a small farm on the east front of the Rocky Mountains in Montana. His life was filled with the adventures a young boy can easily find in "Charlie Russell" country.
The influence of his early encounters with nature combined with his bold Celtic and sensitive American Indian heritage form the foundation upon which Bob's works are based. Bob's sculptures are imbued with a unique blend of form, balance, rhythm, color and style that brings to life the clear primitive beauty of each piece."
Link of his sculpting that has been photographed:
http://www.dosastudios.com/media/news.php?show_cat=17
(*Note: Bob was adopted as a baby by Welby and Mattie Stayton, and raised as their son. His biological parents not known by this submitter, nor if Stayton was his biological surname, or his adoptive name only.)
Bob was born Nov. 11, 1928, in Great Falls, to Welby and Mattie (Spry) Stayton.*
He was raised on a small farm and started formal art training at the age of 6. In those beginning years, Bob drew and painted farm animals, wildlife and scenery of the Rocky Mountains. Horses dominated Bob's life, and he became an accomplished rider at an early age.
He spent his preteen and teen years in the remote Centennial Valley working as a ranch hand and honing his riding skills. Bob enjoyed storing the mental images of the ranch stock, wild animals and scenery while moving the herd.
A serious riding accident ended his intended career as a professional jockey, so Bob headed for college and earned his bachelor's of science degree from Montana State University. He studied industrial, architectural and commercial design and he graduated with a design and art education major.
Bob had both an enjoyable and successful career as a teacher and industrial designer, as well as many years as an interior business and commercial designer.
Throughout his life, Bob maintained his ties with his native Montana and chose to stay close to his early roots in the "Big Sky Country."
In 1980, with three sons well into their own careers, he chose to pursue his fine art career full time and created many excellent works in bronze.
Bob spent his last years in the Flathead Valley of western Montana, near the foundry where he spent a great deal of time personally overseeing the production of his sculptures.
The influence of his early encounters with nature, combined with his heritage of Celtic boldness and American Indian sensitivity, formed the foundation upon which Bob's work were based, containing a unique blend of form, balance, rhythm, color and style that brought to life the clear, primitive beauty of each piece. He commented, "The freedom to imagine and dream the life of a cowboy and outdoorsman is exciting, but to have lived and experienced the life is exhilarating. The sculptor must be on guard that the eye does not deceive as it is the touch that brings life to his creations."
Bob's sculptures have been displayed in galleries in Indiana, Montana, West Virginia, Connecticut, Idaho and Colorado, and he has received numerous awards since 1982.
Bob is survived by his wife, Mary; and three sons, Lee and wife Barbara of Ashland, Mass.; Jay and wife Beverly of Bigfork, and Russ and wife Joanie of Kalispell; a sister, Bernice; five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Memorial services for Bob will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, May 27, at the Community United Methodist Church in Bigfork with Pastor Kathy Young officiating.
Johnson-Gloschat Funeral Home is caring for Bob's family. Visit www.jgfuneralhome.com to offer condolences and view Bob's tribute wall.
Editor's note: Stayton, a local bronze sculpture artist, and his wife Mary ran Buffalo Trails Gallery on Electric Avenue. Read more on page A1.
Article about his Art: http://www.flatheadnewsgroup.com/bigforkeagle/community/article_811dc4e7-26c0-57a5-8d15-84beeeb1667b.html?mode=image&photo=0
Above obit and links courtesy of MJ Mahala, with thanks.
The following from www.bobstayton.com:
"Welcome
BOB STAYTON
November 11, 1928 – May 18, 2010
"The freedom to imagine and dream of the life of a cowboy and outdoorsman is exciting, but to have lived and experienced the life is exhilarating."
We want you to know that Bob passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 18, 2010. Funeral services were held Thursday, May 27, 2010 at the Community United Methodist Church, 750 Electric Avenue, Bigfork, Montana.
Bob will be greatly missed, as will his stories and the joy he created when he shared one of these true-life adventures with an entranced audience. At his core, Bob was a storyteller, and he captured many enduring stories through his bronze works.
If you find yourself in Bozeman, Montana, you can visit "Spirit" – the larger-than-life bronze Bobcat that Bob was commissioned to do by the Alumni of Montana State University. "Spirit" is located on the new Alumni Plaza on the Montana State University campus. Bob viewed this work, dedicated October 2009, as the pinnacle of his art career, and saw the commission to create it as the culminating honor of his life.
We will continue producing Bob's artwork as long as we are able. The full series has not been produced for many works (usually 25 pieces): some new works have yet to be displayed on the website. So keep an eye on new postings, or ask about these works.
Let us know if we can help you obtain any information you need to satisfy yourself that a particular piece of Bob's work is just right for you.
Warm Regards to all of you,
Bob's Family
ATTENTION: Would you like to own one or more of Bob Stayton's Bronzes?
We are interested in moving Bob's bronzes and would love to discuss a price that fits your budget. Contact Mary Stayton at 406 837 0471.
Artist and storyteller, Bob Stayton captures the American wilderness and the magic of the west in bronze sculpture. His sculptural portrayals are of personal experiences with the people and animals depicted and each is a story cast in bronze.
Of Welsh-Irish and Cherokee decent, Bob was raised on a small farm on the east front of the Rocky Mountains in Montana. His life was filled with the adventures a young boy can easily find in "Charlie Russell" country.
The influence of his early encounters with nature combined with his bold Celtic and sensitive American Indian heritage form the foundation upon which Bob's works are based. Bob's sculptures are imbued with a unique blend of form, balance, rhythm, color and style that brings to life the clear primitive beauty of each piece."
Link of his sculpting that has been photographed:
http://www.dosastudios.com/media/news.php?show_cat=17
(*Note: Bob was adopted as a baby by Welby and Mattie Stayton, and raised as their son. His biological parents not known by this submitter, nor if Stayton was his biological surname, or his adoptive name only.)
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