[ LOCATIONS ]
Obituary of Robert Benjamin
Send Flowers Robert L. Benjamin
August 12, 1921 - December 31, 2012
Robert Bob Leonard Benjamin, 91, of Agate, Colorado passed away on Monday, December 31, 2012 at his home. Bob was born on August 12, 1921 in Denver, Colorado to Leonard and Mary (Kellogg) Benjamin. He was the second of four children to this couple, and the only one born in a hospital. He was born and raised on a farm outside of Agate; and attended a country school, and then went to Simla High School and graduated in 1939. At Simla, he met his wife of 71 years, Reba G. Davis, and they were married on August 20, 1941 in Goodland, KS. They lived on their family farm outside of Agate, and Bob and Reba had two children, Donald and Gail. They lived on the farm until 1962, when they moved into Agate.
Bob owned and operated the Agate Elevator from the 1950s to 2007, and at one time also owned and operated the elevators in Limon, Matheson, and Castle Rock. Bob and Reba were later blessed with three grandchildren; Amy, Brian, and Kendra, and two great-grandchildren; Kiley and Preston. In August of 2011, the couple celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary with over 60 of their friends and family. Bob was very happy that he could see old friends that he hadnt seen since the closing of elevator. His favorite pastime was to visit. Over the many years, Bob was able to meet over a thousand customers, and friends; he was a mentor, a friend, and a teacher to many. Many of the people that Bob had met over the years were employed at the elevator (and a lot of those were young kids, looking for their first job). Bob never turned down an opportunity to help someone, if it meant hiring them, mentoring them, or just giving them a helping hand.
Bob was a member of many organizations; to name a few, Agate Fire Department, Agate Water Association, Agate Mutual Telephone Board, Agate School Board, and the Deer Trail Elks Lodge. Bob was instrumental in founding the Simla Lions Club, and also sat on the board of the Simla Community Hospital for quite some time. Some people said that he was the Mayor of Agate, because anytime someone wanted to know some of the history of Agate, they would always send them to Bob.
Bob was preceded in death by his parents, Leonard and Mary; Sister and Brother-In-law- Marie and Harold MacFarland; Brother, Harold, and Daughter Gail Benjamin Pitzer. He is survived by his wife, Reba of Agate, Son Donald (Stephanie) Benjamin of St. Francis, KS; Son-in-law- Larry Pitzer of Agate; Sister Jeanette (Tommy) Murgatroyd of Denver; Sister-in-Law Ileta Benjamin of Simla; Brother in- law- Denny (Sharlene) Davis, of Broomfield; Granddaughters- Amy (Eric) Noah of Agate; and Kendra (Chris) Minich of Strasburg; Grandsons Brian Benjamin of Atwood, KS; Jason (Summer) Lacik of Limon; and Great-grandchildren Kiley Benjamin and Preston Minich of Strasburg; many nieces, nephews, family and friends.
Per Bobs request, there will be no services, but a celebration of his life in your many thoughts, prayers and stories that you have about him. In honor of Bobs life, the family is asking that donations be made in his name.
God saw that he was getting tired; A cure was not to be.
So He put His arms around him, and whispered, "Come with Me."
With tearful eyes, we watched him suffer, And saw him fade away.
Although we loved him dearly, We could not make him stay.
A golden heart stopped beating, Hard working hands to rest.
God broke our hearts to prove to us He only takes "the best".
Grandpa, you will always be with us in our memories and our heart! We will miss you!
Facts Born: August 12, 1921
Place of Birth: Denver, Colorado
Death: December 31, 2012
Place of Death: Agate, Colorado
Occupation: Rancher
Hobbies: Family
Guestbook
Share your thoughts and memories in the guestbook.
Memorial Donations
Memorial donations may be made to:
the Agate Fire District PO Box 146, Agate, CO 80101 or to Lincoln Community Hospice PO Box 248, Hugo, CO 80821.
Services No Public Services Will Be Held At This Time
Click for Map and Directions
To plant a beautiful memorial tree in memory of Robert Benjamin, please visit our Tree Store
A Memorial Tree was planted for Robert
We are deeply sorry for your loss ~ the staff at Love Funeral Home
Services for Robert Benjamin
There are no events scheduled. You can still show your support by planting a tree in memory of Robert Benjamin.
Plant a tree in memory of Robert
Honoring Lives... Celebrating Memories
Burlington
377 15th Street
Burlington, CO 80800
(719) 346-8826
Cheyenne Wells
63 E 3rd South
Cheyenne Wells, CO 80810
(719) 767-5961
Limon
225 F. Ave P.O. Box 188
Limon. CO 80828
(719) 775-2333
Strasburg
56131 E. Coltax Ave.
Strasburg, CO 80136