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Dr Robert Williams Rigg Sr.

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Birth	:	1 Dec 1930
Death	:	23 Aug 2014
Burial	:	Orchard Mesa Cemetery, Grand Junction, Mesa County, USA
Coordinate	:	39.0426500, -108.5664000
Description	:	Dr. Robert Williams Rigg, Sr., passed away on August 23, 2014, surrounded by his wife and children. Bob was born on December 1, 1930, and spent his life in the Grand Valley and Alaska. Bob and his brother, Jim, set a speed record in 1951 rowing a wooden cataract boat through the Grand Canyon in two and a half days. Bob was one of the first river guides on the Colorado River and an early skier on Aspen Mountain. He graduated from University of Colorado School of Medicine, practiced ophthalmology and was an Aviation Medical Examiner until the end of his... Read More	Dr. Robert Williams Rigg, Sr., passed away on August 23, 2014, surrounded by his wife and children. Bob was born on December 1, 1930, and spent his life in the Grand Valley and Alaska. Bob and his brother, Jim, set a speed record in 1951 rowing a wooden cataract boat through the Grand Canyon in two and a half days. Bob was one of the first river guides on the Colorado River and an early skier on Aspen Mountain. He graduated from University of Colorado School of Medicine, practiced ophthalmology and was an Aviation Medical Examiner until the end of his life. He was passionate about medicine, but continued to work because he loved visiting with his patients. The most important thing in Bob's life was family. He was married to Roberta Orchard with children, Robert Jr., Billy, Jill, Jeff, Julie and Sarah. He later married Karen Forster, his eternal love of 40 years, with children, Brett, Taber and Regan. He has 28 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren with four more on the way (that we know of). Bob's favorite saying was "This Is Living!" while on a fun adventure. He loved skiing, flying airplanes, riding horses, fishing, hunting, watching football, taking grandchildren on tractor rides, eating vanilla ice cream and sleeping on the couch. Bob was a devout member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Bob had a huge heart, unconditional love and just wanted everyone to eat fudge and be happy. Services entrusted to Martin Mortuary.

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Where is Dr Robert Williams Rigg Sr.'s memorial?
Dr Robert Williams Rigg Sr.'s memorial is located at: Orchard Mesa Cemetery, Grand Junction, Mesa County, USA.
When did Dr Robert Williams Rigg Sr. death?
Dr Robert Williams Rigg Sr. death on 23 Aug 2014 in
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Latitude: 39.0426500
Longitude: -108.5664000

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Parent

James Paul Rigg

(1898 - 1988)

Ruth M Hargleroad Rigg

(1901 - 1982)

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