Dr. Robert Williams Rigg Sr.

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. Bob 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 4 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.

On August 30, 2014, a viewing (10:00am) and memorial service (11:00am) will be held at the LDS chapel on 2542 G Rd, Grand Junction, followed by a burial at Orchard Mesa Cemetery. In lieu of flowers please donate to the District 51 Foundation –d51foundation.org

Arrangements under the direction of Martin Mortuary, Grand Junction, CO.