Victor Leonard Robertson

He was born near Craig, Colorado, to parents Victor and Jenny Robertson, the youngest of three children. He grew up in Craig, Colorado, and started his working career as a sheepherder near his family homestead. He was a WWII Veteran and enlisted in the Navy, serving two years in Alaska. He graduated from Moffat County High.

Leonard married the love of his life, Eva Kawcak, in 1947 in Craig, Colorado, and they recently celebrated their 72nd anniversary. They were a very loving couple, admired by many for their devotion to one another. He and Eva welcomed two children during the time they lived in Craig—daughter, Glenda, and son, Bill. In Craig Leonard was very active as a City Councilman, volunteer firefighter, and volunteer at St. Michael’s Church.

He started working for Safeway Stores in 1947 in Craig and worked his way up to a store manager, where he worked for the next 17 years. He then transferred to Grand Junction to the Teller Arms Safeway in 1970. He retired from Safeway after 36 years.

He was an avid sports fan and enjoyed watching the Denver Broncos and Nuggets, religiously. He was an active member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, volunteering as a Hospitality Minister.

His hobbies were fishing and watching sports events. He and Eva enjoyed many trips to Mesquite, Las Vegas, and California, visiting family. They often enjoyed coffee with friends at McDonalds on any given morning.

He was a man of measured words and had a wicked sense of humor that we enjoyed. He was respected and adored by all who were blessed to know him. Leonard’s smile would light up your day.

He is survived by his wife, Eva; children, Glenda (Jim) Bennett of Grand Junction, and Bill (Jan) Robertson of Durango. He has numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren who brought him much joy. He has many nieces and nephews, whom he loved. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother, Oren Robertson; sister, Myrtle Hancock; and great-grandson, Jackson Bennett.

Services will be at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church on Tuesday, January 14, at 11:00 with Inurnment at 3:00 p.m. at Veteran’s Memorial Cemetery.

Thank you to staff at Mesa View, Cappella, Hospice, and Larchwood Inns who cared for him with great love.

In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Immaculate Heart of Mary Emergency Aid Fund, 790 26 ½ Road, Grand Junction, CO.