Robert Thomas Trujillo

Robert Thomas Trujillo, 83, passed away Monday, June 15, 2020 at his home in Green River, Wyoming surrounded by family following a sudden illness. He was a resident of Green River for 57 years and is a former resident of Ogden, Utah and Butte, Montana.

Mr. Trujillo was born on August 6, 1936 in Longmont, Colorado; the son of Fred Trujillo and Delores Quintana-Trujillo.

He attended schools in Butte, Montana and was a 1956 graduate of Butte High School.

Mr. Trujillo married Verna Lou Scow on June 19, 1960 in Helena, Montana.

He served in the United States Navy and received an honorable discharge in 1962.

Mr. Trujillo worked for Union Pacific Railroad for 38 years until his retirement in 1998 as a trackman. Robert also was a self-employed meat cutter for many years.

He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles #2350 and Rock Springs Elks Lodge #624. Robert was the Grand Marshall for Flaming Gorge Days Parade and Green River Rodeo.

Mr. Trujillo enjoyed spending time with family, horseback riding, meat cutting, and loved his grand dogs.

Survivors include his wife, Verna Lou Trujillo of Green River, Wyoming; two sons, Fredrick Roydel Trujillo of Green River; Delroy Reid Trujillo of Green River; two sisters-in-law, Joan Alex of Phoenix, Arizona; Charlene Simmons and husband Tony of Green River, Wyoming; four grandchildren, Casey Trujillo and wife Skylar; Keith Trujillo and wife Brandi; Brayden Volcic; Alex Erramouspe; two great-grandchildren, Kelsie Trujillo; Lincoln Trujillo; one furry grandchild, Traeger; as well as several cousins, nieces, and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Funeral Services will be conducted at 11:00 A.M. Monday, June 22, 2020 at the Fraternal Order of Eagles #2350, 88 N 2nd East Street, Green River, Wyoming 82935. Interment will be in Riverview Cemetery. Friends may call at the Eagles one hour prior to services.

The family respectfully requests donations in Robert's memory be made to Golden Hour Senior Center, 550 Uinta Drive, Green River, Wyoming.

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