Nov. 28, 1927 ~ Sept. 22, 2015
Robert Lamar Baxter, after a long and wonderful Life, passed quickly and peacefully away, aged 87 exciting years on September 22, 2015.
He was the third of five sons of John Barnes Baxter and Norma Josephine Olsen born on 28 November 1927. He grew up working on the family ranch south of Hyrum Utah, attending Lincoln Elementary School and South Cache High School. He answered the call of duty and volunteered for the US Army Air Corp and spent his High School graduation day in Army basic training camp. He served in Korea as a flight clerk and was honorably discharged as a Sergeant.
Using the GI Bill, He graduated from the "AC" Utah Agricultural College in 1951 in Geology and Engineering. Graduating with a BS Degree, Institute of Religion and commissioned a 2nd Lieutenant of Artillery from ROTC (Military Science) the same week.
Robert Lamar Baxter married Glenna Dean Stewart of Meadow Utah on 3 September 1952 for Time and All Eternity in the Manti Temple and enjoyed 63 years together.
Worked as an exploration geologist evaluating uranium and oil and gas mining claims. Formed his own uranium mining company Mindeco Mining Company. Traveled all over the West assaying mining claims. Received his teaching certificate from BYU and taught at Cedar City High School and Vallejo California High School. In 1962 earned a Masters Degree in Earth Science and taught Geology, Astronomy, Math and many other Science and Engineering courses over a 25 year career and a generation of students at Modesto Jr College and California State University. Also helped organize and taught at the college Institute of Religion. Retired in 1987 as Professor Emeritus of Geology to his ranch in British Columbia Canada, where he cleared several hundred acres of wilderness forest into productive ranch and farmland. Had many adventures, including being attacked by a huge bear, which he fought off by climbing a 50 foot pine tree and stabbing with a buck knife after being mauled and bitten.
Served for many years on the Western Mining Council and taught Gold Prospecting at Sonora State and private associations. He was known as "Mr" Conservative" on campus and was a valiant defender of limited Constitutional Government and individual liberty and responsibility.
Faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, serving in many callings of Branch President , Elders Quorum and many others. He lived by the ideals of the 13th Article of Faith:
We believe in being honest, true, chaste, benevolent, virtuous, and in doing good to all men; indeed we may see that we follow the admonition of Paul. We believe all things, we hope all things, We have endured many things and hope to be able to endure all things. If there is anything virtuous, lovely of good report or praiseworthy, we seek after these things.
Robert Lamar Baxter, descendent of Cache Valley Mormon Pioneers, never passed a dirt road he didn't take or a Grand Teton Mountain he didn't climb to see the other side. He taught thousands of students as his day job, but always considered a "Real" job to include cattle herding and fixing fence.
Survived by his beloved companion of 63 years, Glenna Dean Stewart Baxter and their three sons; Jon & Christine McCullough Baxter, Mark & Sandra Grace Baxter, Barry & Lynda Stephenson Baxter. Nine Grandchildren Robert & Sarah ; Ashley, John (RM) (Kiersti) & William ; Stephen (deceased) Korinne (RM), Laurie & Shane (Missionary).
The 5 Baxter Boys Brothers: John Alden & Ione Wright Baxter; Darwin (deceased) and Marjorie Bevan Baxter, Dean (Deceased) and Carolyn Welch Baxter , now married to David Chapman; and Garth and Maydene Miles Baxter and numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Nyman Funeral Home. Funeral service will be held Thursday, October 1, 2015 at 12:00 PM in the Hyrum LDS 1st Ward Chapel located at 95 North 675 West, in Hyrum, Utah. A viewing will be held prior to the service in the church from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM. A viewing will also be held the night prior to the service on Wednesday September 30, 2015 at Nyman Funeral Home located at 585 West 100 North, Providence, Utah (just north of Maceys) from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Interment will be in the Hyrum City Cemetery with full Military Honors. Condolences and Memories can be shared with the family at www.NymanFH.com.
Published in Deseret News on Sept. 27, 2015
Robert Lamar Baxter, after a long and wonderful Life, passed quickly and peacefully away, aged 87 exciting years on September 22, 2015.
He was the third of five sons of John Barnes Baxter and Norma Josephine Olsen born on 28 November 1927. He grew up working on the family ranch south of Hyrum Utah, attending Lincoln Elementary School and South Cache High School. He answered the call of duty and volunteered for the US Army Air Corp and spent his High School graduation day in Army basic training camp. He served in Korea as a flight clerk and was honorably discharged as a Sergeant.
Using the GI Bill, He graduated from the "AC" Utah Agricultural College in 1951 in Geology and Engineering. Graduating with a BS Degree, Institute of Religion and commissioned a 2nd Lieutenant of Artillery from ROTC (Military Science) the same week.
Robert Lamar Baxter married Glenna Dean Stewart of Meadow Utah on 3 September 1952 for Time and All Eternity in the Manti Temple and enjoyed 63 years together.
Worked as an exploration geologist evaluating uranium and oil and gas mining claims. Formed his own uranium mining company Mindeco Mining Company. Traveled all over the West assaying mining claims. Received his teaching certificate from BYU and taught at Cedar City High School and Vallejo California High School. In 1962 earned a Masters Degree in Earth Science and taught Geology, Astronomy, Math and many other Science and Engineering courses over a 25 year career and a generation of students at Modesto Jr College and California State University. Also helped organize and taught at the college Institute of Religion. Retired in 1987 as Professor Emeritus of Geology to his ranch in British Columbia Canada, where he cleared several hundred acres of wilderness forest into productive ranch and farmland. Had many adventures, including being attacked by a huge bear, which he fought off by climbing a 50 foot pine tree and stabbing with a buck knife after being mauled and bitten.
Served for many years on the Western Mining Council and taught Gold Prospecting at Sonora State and private associations. He was known as "Mr" Conservative" on campus and was a valiant defender of limited Constitutional Government and individual liberty and responsibility.
Faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, serving in many callings of Branch President , Elders Quorum and many others. He lived by the ideals of the 13th Article of Faith:
We believe in being honest, true, chaste, benevolent, virtuous, and in doing good to all men; indeed we may see that we follow the admonition of Paul. We believe all things, we hope all things, We have endured many things and hope to be able to endure all things. If there is anything virtuous, lovely of good report or praiseworthy, we seek after these things.
Robert Lamar Baxter, descendent of Cache Valley Mormon Pioneers, never passed a dirt road he didn't take or a Grand Teton Mountain he didn't climb to see the other side. He taught thousands of students as his day job, but always considered a "Real" job to include cattle herding and fixing fence.
Survived by his beloved companion of 63 years, Glenna Dean Stewart Baxter and their three sons; Jon & Christine McCullough Baxter, Mark & Sandra Grace Baxter, Barry & Lynda Stephenson Baxter. Nine Grandchildren Robert & Sarah ; Ashley, John (RM) (Kiersti) & William ; Stephen (deceased) Korinne (RM), Laurie & Shane (Missionary).
The 5 Baxter Boys Brothers: John Alden & Ione Wright Baxter; Darwin (deceased) and Marjorie Bevan Baxter, Dean (Deceased) and Carolyn Welch Baxter , now married to David Chapman; and Garth and Maydene Miles Baxter and numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Nyman Funeral Home. Funeral service will be held Thursday, October 1, 2015 at 12:00 PM in the Hyrum LDS 1st Ward Chapel located at 95 North 675 West, in Hyrum, Utah. A viewing will be held prior to the service in the church from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM. A viewing will also be held the night prior to the service on Wednesday September 30, 2015 at Nyman Funeral Home located at 585 West 100 North, Providence, Utah (just north of Maceys) from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Interment will be in the Hyrum City Cemetery with full Military Honors. Condolences and Memories can be shared with the family at www.NymanFH.com.
Published in Deseret News on Sept. 27, 2015
Nov. 28, 1927 ~ Sept. 22, 2015
Robert Lamar Baxter, after a long and wonderful Life, passed quickly and peacefully away, aged 87 exciting years on September 22, 2015.
He was the third of five sons of John Barnes Baxter and Norma Josephine Olsen born on 28 November 1927. He grew up working on the family ranch south of Hyrum Utah, attending Lincoln Elementary School and South Cache High School. He answered the call of duty and volunteered for the US Army Air Corp and spent his High School graduation day in Army basic training camp. He served in Korea as a flight clerk and was honorably discharged as a Sergeant.
Using the GI Bill, He graduated from the "AC" Utah Agricultural College in 1951 in Geology and Engineering. Graduating with a BS Degree, Institute of Religion and commissioned a 2nd Lieutenant of Artillery from ROTC (Military Science) the same week.
Robert Lamar Baxter married Glenna Dean Stewart of Meadow Utah on 3 September 1952 for Time and All Eternity in the Manti Temple and enjoyed 63 years together.
Worked as an exploration geologist evaluating uranium and oil and gas mining claims. Formed his own uranium mining company Mindeco Mining Company. Traveled all over the West assaying mining claims. Received his teaching certificate from BYU and taught at Cedar City High School and Vallejo California High School. In 1962 earned a Masters Degree in Earth Science and taught Geology, Astronomy, Math and many other Science and Engineering courses over a 25 year career and a generation of students at Modesto Jr College and California State University. Also helped organize and taught at the college Institute of Religion. Retired in 1987 as Professor Emeritus of Geology to his ranch in British Columbia Canada, where he cleared several hundred acres of wilderness forest into productive ranch and farmland. Had many adventures, including being attacked by a huge bear, which he fought off by climbing a 50 foot pine tree and stabbing with a buck knife after being mauled and bitten.
Served for many years on the Western Mining Council and taught Gold Prospecting at Sonora State and private associations. He was known as "Mr" Conservative" on campus and was a valiant defender of limited Constitutional Government and individual liberty and responsibility.
Faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, serving in many callings of Branch President , Elders Quorum and many others. He lived by the ideals of the 13th Article of Faith:
We believe in being honest, true, chaste, benevolent, virtuous, and in doing good to all men; indeed we may see that we follow the admonition of Paul. We believe all things, we hope all things, We have endured many things and hope to be able to endure all things. If there is anything virtuous, lovely of good report or praiseworthy, we seek after these things.
Robert Lamar Baxter, descendent of Cache Valley Mormon Pioneers, never passed a dirt road he didn't take or a Grand Teton Mountain he didn't climb to see the other side. He taught thousands of students as his day job, but always considered a "Real" job to include cattle herding and fixing fence.
Survived by his beloved companion of 63 years, Glenna Dean Stewart Baxter and their three sons; Jon & Christine McCullough Baxter, Mark & Sandra Grace Baxter, Barry & Lynda Stephenson Baxter. Nine Grandchildren Robert & Sarah ; Ashley, John (RM) (Kiersti) & William ; Stephen (deceased) Korinne (RM), Laurie & Shane (Missionary).
The 5 Baxter Boys Brothers: John Alden & Ione Wright Baxter; Darwin (deceased) and Marjorie Bevan Baxter, Dean (Deceased) and Carolyn Welch Baxter , now married to David Chapman; and Garth and Maydene Miles Baxter and numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Nyman Funeral Home. Funeral service will be held Thursday, October 1, 2015 at 12:00 PM in the Hyrum LDS 1st Ward Chapel located at 95 North 675 West, in Hyrum, Utah. A viewing will be held prior to the service in the church from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM. A viewing will also be held the night prior to the service on Wednesday September 30, 2015 at Nyman Funeral Home located at 585 West 100 North, Providence, Utah (just north of Maceys) from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Interment will be in the Hyrum City Cemetery with full Military Honors. Condolences and Memories can be shared with the family at www.NymanFH.com.
Published in Deseret News on Sept. 27, 2015
Robert Lamar Baxter, after a long and wonderful Life, passed quickly and peacefully away, aged 87 exciting years on September 22, 2015.
He was the third of five sons of John Barnes Baxter and Norma Josephine Olsen born on 28 November 1927. He grew up working on the family ranch south of Hyrum Utah, attending Lincoln Elementary School and South Cache High School. He answered the call of duty and volunteered for the US Army Air Corp and spent his High School graduation day in Army basic training camp. He served in Korea as a flight clerk and was honorably discharged as a Sergeant.
Using the GI Bill, He graduated from the "AC" Utah Agricultural College in 1951 in Geology and Engineering. Graduating with a BS Degree, Institute of Religion and commissioned a 2nd Lieutenant of Artillery from ROTC (Military Science) the same week.
Robert Lamar Baxter married Glenna Dean Stewart of Meadow Utah on 3 September 1952 for Time and All Eternity in the Manti Temple and enjoyed 63 years together.
Worked as an exploration geologist evaluating uranium and oil and gas mining claims. Formed his own uranium mining company Mindeco Mining Company. Traveled all over the West assaying mining claims. Received his teaching certificate from BYU and taught at Cedar City High School and Vallejo California High School. In 1962 earned a Masters Degree in Earth Science and taught Geology, Astronomy, Math and many other Science and Engineering courses over a 25 year career and a generation of students at Modesto Jr College and California State University. Also helped organize and taught at the college Institute of Religion. Retired in 1987 as Professor Emeritus of Geology to his ranch in British Columbia Canada, where he cleared several hundred acres of wilderness forest into productive ranch and farmland. Had many adventures, including being attacked by a huge bear, which he fought off by climbing a 50 foot pine tree and stabbing with a buck knife after being mauled and bitten.
Served for many years on the Western Mining Council and taught Gold Prospecting at Sonora State and private associations. He was known as "Mr" Conservative" on campus and was a valiant defender of limited Constitutional Government and individual liberty and responsibility.
Faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, serving in many callings of Branch President , Elders Quorum and many others. He lived by the ideals of the 13th Article of Faith:
We believe in being honest, true, chaste, benevolent, virtuous, and in doing good to all men; indeed we may see that we follow the admonition of Paul. We believe all things, we hope all things, We have endured many things and hope to be able to endure all things. If there is anything virtuous, lovely of good report or praiseworthy, we seek after these things.
Robert Lamar Baxter, descendent of Cache Valley Mormon Pioneers, never passed a dirt road he didn't take or a Grand Teton Mountain he didn't climb to see the other side. He taught thousands of students as his day job, but always considered a "Real" job to include cattle herding and fixing fence.
Survived by his beloved companion of 63 years, Glenna Dean Stewart Baxter and their three sons; Jon & Christine McCullough Baxter, Mark & Sandra Grace Baxter, Barry & Lynda Stephenson Baxter. Nine Grandchildren Robert & Sarah ; Ashley, John (RM) (Kiersti) & William ; Stephen (deceased) Korinne (RM), Laurie & Shane (Missionary).
The 5 Baxter Boys Brothers: John Alden & Ione Wright Baxter; Darwin (deceased) and Marjorie Bevan Baxter, Dean (Deceased) and Carolyn Welch Baxter , now married to David Chapman; and Garth and Maydene Miles Baxter and numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Nyman Funeral Home. Funeral service will be held Thursday, October 1, 2015 at 12:00 PM in the Hyrum LDS 1st Ward Chapel located at 95 North 675 West, in Hyrum, Utah. A viewing will be held prior to the service in the church from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM. A viewing will also be held the night prior to the service on Wednesday September 30, 2015 at Nyman Funeral Home located at 585 West 100 North, Providence, Utah (just north of Maceys) from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Interment will be in the Hyrum City Cemetery with full Military Honors. Condolences and Memories can be shared with the family at www.NymanFH.com.
Published in Deseret News on Sept. 27, 2015
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