Robin "Rob" Andrew Musser

Robin was born in the family home located at 5 Heather Gardens, Golders Green, London, England exactly 9 months and 3 days after his parents Harry F Musser and Jessie C Gosling were married. Harry was born in Cheyenne, Wyoming and moved to Brighton, Colorado at the age of 10. He left high school in the 10th grade and enlisted into the Navy where he was serving overseas during World War II. Jessie (Carol) Gosling was born in London England and was living in the family home. She was a direct descendant of the Stewart Clan, famous for its close association with the Scottish Monarchy and the current Miss Hendon London.

Robin would come to the USA with his mum, several other war brides and three more children on the Queen Mary. They would first arrive in New York and then Denver Colorado on Valentine’s Day, 02/14/1946.

Being a military family, Robin and his sister Diane Leigh Musser (born in 1948) would move around a lot. They lived in Washington, California, Virginia, Louisiana and eventually settled back in Colorado where Harry was from. Robin would also get to know his stepbrother and stepsister from his dad’s relationship prior to serving in the Navy.

Throughout Robin’s childhood he would be involved in boy scouts, sports, outdoor activities, family culture (his British and Scottish roots as well as learning all about horses and ranch life), plenty of beach time and had favorite memories of loving to ride his bike everywhere.

Robin went to Englewood High School where he participated and competed in the concert band and the swim team. He played the trumpet (as well as several other instruments) and swam the 100 meter freestyle. He graduated High School in 1963.

Rob would attend his freshman year of college at The University of Colorado in Boulder before leaving and enlisting in the Navy. Unfortunately, he was honorably discharged in 1964 due to health issues with a diagnosis of Persistent Albuminuria (Diabetes).

Rob married Patricia Louise Rutz in October 1965. They would have their first child, Robert Allen Musser in March 1966. Then came Karen Lynn Musser (Mitchell) in March 1967, Jason William Musser in September 1969 and Laura Nichole Musser (Litzsinger) in January 1971. Rob was the ripe old age of 24. They made their family home in Englewood Colorado where they enjoyed a busy life full of endless activities. Rob shared his love of the outdoors through many camping, fishing, and hunting trips with family and friends. He shared his love of sports through playing, coaching, refereeing and mentoring his children and their friends along with his friends and other family members. He shared his love of music through playing several instrument ( piano, guitar, harmonica and even spoons) writing and singing songs. Rob’s children, grandchildren and great- grandchildren continue to enjoy all of these activities to this day.

After divorcing in 1982, Rob would find love again. He married Jacquline May Maxwell in November 1985 and would become the stepfather to Raymond Randolph Sizemore and Cynthia May Sizemore (Hofmeister). They made their family home in Lakewood Colorado. Jackie also shared a love of the outdoors and introduced Rob to archery. She was the California State NFAA Champion. Jackie had the titles of 1971 Pro Women’s Sate Target, 1972 FS State Field and 1974 FS State Field. They would also share a bond with religion and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. During the next several years they would enjoy many family gatherings with special attention to The 4th of July, family reunions and Christmas. They would also celebrate the marriages of their 6 children, the births of their 12 grandchildren and the births of their 13 great-grandchildren.

Rob was completely dedicated to his LDS Dartmouth Ward. To quote him he wrote, “ Many of you were born into the Church and with your birth the foundation for truth and spiritual knowledge. Converts must seek the truth or conversely truth must seek the open hearts of converts through the mission of ministry. Until touched, these honest but searching hearts are nonetheless filled with despair and frustrations as questions go unanswered and conflicting principles confuse and confound them.

Having continued since childhood to thirst for truth and guidance, my life was changed dramatically upon finding that spiritual light through the loving kindness of our redeemers missionaries. What was once a stone wall through which little or no true knowledge could penetrate suddenly became the veil through which beams of faith transpired. Upon my baptism and through the advent of the Holy Ghost these beams of faith have intensified to become showers of truth and knowledge. I testify before you that this is the restored Church of Our Saviour and that we are led by living prophets through whose wisdom we might gain strength. Further I say these things with a sincere and obedient heart in the name of Our Loving Lord & Shepherd: Jesus Christ”.

Rob was a Home Teacher/Ministering Brother. He was always willing to serve, always making time for his callings, always finding the lost sheep and always making time for the Temple. He was very honored to be a high priest within the LDS Church.

In the early 1990’s Rob joined the Colorado Bowhunters Association (CBA), a 4000-member organization that works closely with Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) and the state Wildlife Commission to improve and conserve both the states wildlife and habitat. Shortly after joining the CBA, he volunteered to be a CBA Area Representative for the Denver East Metro Region working with members in his area to hold and sponsor various events supporting both the CBA and CPW. Two years later Rob was elected to the position of Denver East Metro Regional Director. He did such an outstanding job in the position that he was nominated for and awarded the CBA Service Award, one of the highest awards the CBA gives out each year. That same year he was elected to the position of Vice Chair of Operations, responsible for managing all eight Regional Directors through the state. In 2001, he was elected to the position of Chairman of the CBA, a position he held for two years. As a result of the positive changes he made in the two years he was Chairman, he was nominated for and selected as the CBA Bowhunter of the year, the highest award the CBA selects annually, and it was presented to him at the Annual Big Game Awards Banquet.

Rob had a very long and successful career with Martin Marietta starting in 1970’s (with a short break to pursue his own company which was named Circuitron) before going back to Martin Marietta for the remainder of his career. He earned his Masters Degrees while taking night classes through The University of Colorado in 1984. Martin Marietta merged with the Lockheed Corporation in 1993 and became Lockheed Martin. He worked in the Metrology/Calibration Lab as a production specialist, responsible for scheduling all various programs test equipment for calibration and/or repair. He later was promoted to Production Supervisor for the Lab. A short time later he received a promotion and moved into Quality and Mission Success. His role in Mission Success was advising management and staff on both technical and administrative quality engineering issues. Rob was known for paying attention to detail and was assigned many investigative tasks in support of quality, system safety and mission success concerns. He always volunteered for the difficult and thankless jobs, such as stamp control and updating policies and procedures which were low visibility to management. Rob definitely knew the difference between doing it the right way or the wrong way and insured that the right actions and procedures were used to guarantee Mission Success. Management depended on Rob, as he paid attention to the smallest detail to make sure things were done correctly. He also played an active role in the training conducted in both Mission Success and Quality to insure employees had the qualifications and training to do their job. Rob remained in the Quality and Mission Success organization until his retirement in 2002.

In 2006 Rob and Jackie would purchase their dream home in Lakeview Arkansas. It was perfect for them with a little bit of land and plenty of woods, lakes and rivers. They could continue to fish and hunt whenever their hearts desired. They would also find a new Mountain Home Ward. They were welcomed with open arms by their new community. They had the opportunity to share their home with family and friends when they would come to visit and also enjoy the many activities this new opportunity would provide. It was truly their happily ever after. Sadly, they would have a life altering tragedy when Jackie would suffer a catastrophic stroke in April 2007. Rob made it his mission and dedicated the rest of his life to providing his wife with the full time care she now needed. Although he was offered help from the many family and friends they had, it was very hard for him to accept it. He did ,however, except the help when it was absolutely necessary which always made him feel terribly guilty. They continued to live the best life they could given their new path. Rob would have his own medical emergency in Dec 2018 and would suffer a severe ketoacidosis attack. They moved to Louisiana in 2019 to be closer to Cindy so she could help keep an eye on them. They would both go into assisted living together but Jackie would soon need to be moved into nursing home care. The Covid Pandemic and declining health would prove to be too much and Rob (now experiencing dementia) would have to come back to an assisted living facility in Colorado in 2021 where his children could help with his care. He never complained except for the fact that he missed his wife terribly and knew they would be together again.

Rob was a brilliant man with many skills, talents and titles. He was an engineer, avid outdoorsman, master fly fisherman, shotgunner, Bowhunter, man of faith, athlete, writer and musician. He was a son, grandson, nephew, brother, cousin, husband, father, uncle, grandfather (Poppy), coach, teacher, mentor, companion and friend.

He is survived by his spouse, sister, cousins, 6 children, 12 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. He was loved and will be greatly missed.