Bob "Rj" Newman

Robert James Newman, 82, passed away surrounded by his family on July 8, 2019. RJ was born February 21, 1937 in Sterling, Colorado to James and Anna Newman. RJ married the love of his life Mary Ann, on May 9 1956. They were married for 57 years before Mary Ann passed in 2013. RJ has two sisters Dixie and Dolores and one brother Mark. RJ retired from the Oil Field having worked over 50 years. After retirement, RJ finished out his career as a Maintenance Engineer at the Excalibur. RJ loved watching his children and grandchildren Rodeo, he also loved his racehorses. RJ loved watching his grandchildren play golf and football. Most of all RJ, whom everyone called “Grandpa” loved family the most. He is preceded in death his wife Mary Ann; he is survived by his daughters Rhonda (Dave) Koonce and Rhesa Domina; his sons Jim (Brandy) Newman and Jeff Newman. RJ is also survived by six grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. Funeral Service will be held on Friday July 19, 2019 at 4 at Palm Northwest Mortuary and Cemetery with internment to follow.