Hopefully this can be read at his service:

Bob, I want to share some of my memories of the past 40 years.  We met through our wives who were long-time friends.  We have kept in touch all these years.

A few things stand out like the time you invited me to your company-sponsored annual trap-shoot. That was a very special time to me.

When you retired, you and Rose bought a big, beautiful 5th wheel to hit the road.  Then you moved to Arizona to live full-time.  I retired and bought a used Class C motorhome.  When my wife and I were going to California to visit my brother, you invited us to stop on the way and you offered to reserve us a spot in a camping park.  When we arrived you had a palace compared to our 'Beverly Hillbilly' unit, and it wasn't a campground but a beautiful RV resort!  Boy did we stand out!  Thank God for Miller and Coors Light!!  But what are friends for?

Remember the evening in the campground in Missouri when the girls went to bed early, but our 'Happy Hour' continued with reminiscing and drinking?  Rose told me that if I could get you inside to your recliner to just leave you.  The next morning, I was up early to go for a walk, and there you were, sitting at your picnic table al 'bright-eyed and bushy-tailed' with a coffee.  The girls were still in bed, and to this day, I'm not sure if they knew what shape we were in.

Bob, we are so glad to have been part of your 80th birthday celebration.  You and Rose welcomed my Gwen into your life after my Judy passed away, and I thank you both for that.  Gwen and I really enjoyed the last time we had a drink together - a double "Black Jack" chased by a "Coors"!

Bob, we have had some great times over the years.  But, you know that none of this would have happened if it wasn't for Rose.  I have always admired you for the ways you showed your love for Rose and told me what a good mother she was to your children, and what a dedicated and loyal caregiver she has been.

We miss you, dear friend, and we thank you for the wonderful memories. 

Love you from "Brown Eyes".

To Rose, we'd like to share this quote:
"Death leaves a heartache no one can heal; Love leaves a memory no one can steal".

Sincerest condolences from Robert and Gwen.

Dearest Rose and family,
We are so sorry for your loss and ours. Bob was such a life long friend - 45 plus years. From our early days at American Oil in SLC to all our visits in UT, CO, and AZ. Throughout the years we've always had good times and many laughs together. Remember the "boys" on the camp playground in Loveland. They were crazy fun. We will miss him. Our love and prayers are with all of you. Please keep in touch and we will do the same. Larry and Annette Martin

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Robert B. Torgerson

July 10, 1934 – August 17, 2015

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