Robert J. West

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Robert Junior West aged 96, from Cheyenne, Wyoming on February 5, 2025.

Robert leaves behind his beloved wife, Barbara Ann West of 75 years, his daughter Debra E. Laughlin and spouse Al Laughlin, his grandchildren Hesten and Regan Story of Gillette, Wyoming, Krashanda and Will Burk of Colorado Springs, Colorado, Jason Crocket of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, 6 great grandchildren, one great-great granddaughter, his sister Bessie Lejune of Cheyenne, and several nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his son Robert Lee West, his parents Robert P. and Lorena West, and 5 siblings.

Robert (Bob) was born in Corydon, Iowa in 1928 and moved to Cheyenne in 1940. He married Barbara in 1949, worked at Cheyenne Light Fuel and Power for 38 years and retired as a foreman in the gas department in 1987. Bob and Barbara traveled to 49 states as well as Mexico and Canada in their RV. Throughout their years together they took their family camping, boating, snowmobiling, 4 wheeling, and motorcycling. Family, the outdoors, and adventure were most important to Bob. Over the years he also kept himself busy by crafting in his workshop where he spent countless hours creating. He made lamps, chairs, birdhouses, and necklaces. He will truly be missed by his family and friends

A funeral service will be 1:00 pm, Saturday February 15 at Wiederspahn-Radomsky Chapel, 1900 E. 19th St. Cheyenne, WY 82001.

A reception will be planned and announced at a later date.