Robert Gordon Branham

He was born on December 18th, 1941, in Enid, Oklahoma where he grew up on a small farm. He graduated from Talala High School then moved to Colorado seeking employment when his big brother told him work was available. He met his future wife (his world) Deloris, they were wed on June 7th, 1963.

Robert, AKA Bob or Robbie, moved with Dee to California where he worked as a machinist for the Union Pacific Railroad. They then returned to Colorado where he worked for the Rio Grande Railroad for 40 years. They also farmed 160 acres with livestock near Hudson and Keenesburg, Co. until moving to Arvada for the remaining years. While on the farm many memories were made with family and friends such as hunting, tubing in the ditch and 4th of July parties.

He enjoyed hunting for treasures at the Flea Market. Collecting trains, LEGO, and Smith Miller toy trucks. People have said his collection looks like a mini museum. He loved cars and was a gear head from a young age. Robbie was quite the repair wizard, in remote locations he once fixed a wheel bearing with a tin can and attached a broken Jeep exhaust with found barbed wire.

He was well traveled, traveling to all 50 states, many on family vacations. Bob and Dee also traveled overseas, took several cruises and had many fun adventures together. One family vacation he packed a truck and camper and drove the family from their farm to Alaska on the Alaskan Highway, which was still only gravel roads.

He is preceded in death by his father Chester Branham, mother Ethel Pearl Branham/Smith, his brother David Branham, and his sister-in-law Charlene Anderson.

He is survived by his wife of 61 years Deloris Branham, Son Chad Branham (Martha Barnard); Daughters Shelly Munoz (Jose Munoz) and Sonya Prewitt (Curt Prewitt). 4 Grandsons Logan & Lance Prewitt + Gunner & Walker Munoz (The Boys) and many nieces and nephews.

The family would like to thank First Light Home Care and Intermountain Health Hospice for the care and compassion they showed our loved one in his final days. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in his honor to Intermountain Health Hospice.

Family and friends are invited to attend a Celebration of Life at Crown Hill Cemetery on Friday 27th of Sept. at 11:00 AM followed by interment at 12:00 PM. Located at 7777 W 29th Ave, Wheatridge, CO.

The family would like to invite you to celebrate Robbie’s life following service at the Branham residence. Casual attire.