Robert Grant Baxter, 79 of Spearfish, died Tuesday August 4, 2015 at Crook County Memorial Hospital in Sundance, WY.

Bob was born February 12, 1936 in Buffalo, Wyoming to Dewey Glenis and Helen Fergus (Hamilton) Baxter. He grew up loving the mountains, lakes and streams. He spent his free time fishing, hunting, and hiking in the beautiful Big Horn Mountains and boating and water skiing at Lake DeSmet. He graduated from Buffalo High School in 1954. He continued his education at Rocky Mountain College in Billings, MT where he met and married his wife, Twyla Jean Ross. At this time, he also served his country as a member of the Montana National Guard. After the birth of their two daughters, Debora Ann and Tamora Lea, the family returned to Buffalo in 1960 where Bob was employed by the Wyoming Highway Department. He taught his family the love of the great outdoors with weekend camping trips, boating and sleding. He was also active in Jaycees and Bowling Leagues. A job opportunity led the family to Sundance, Wyoming in 1969. Bob embraced his new community and was active in Ducks Unlimited, Rod and Gun Club and was a member of the Sundance City Council. After 35 years of hard work and dedication Bob retired in 1995 and began a new hobby, woodworking, crafting various items. Since retirement Bob and Twyla have lived in Yuma, Arizona, Billings, Montana and Spearfish, South Dakota. Bob enjoyed model trains, would never miss a NASCAR race, watching his grandchildren and great grandchildren grow, have fun and just be kids. He will be remembered for his quick wit, bright smile, and the strength and love he showed to his and family and friends.

Bob is survived by his wife of 58 years Twyla; daughters, Debbie (Galen) Moline and Tammie (Duffy) Buresh; five grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

Memorial services will be held Wednesday August 12, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. at Fidler-Isburg Funeral Chapel in Spearfish. Bob will be put to rest Thursday August 13, 2015 at Willow Grove Cemetery in Buffalo, Wyoming at approximately 12:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers the family asks that you take a moment to hug your child, grandchild, or friend; throw a stick for your dog; cast a line into a stream; jump off the high dive; or walk in the woods for an hour, a day or just a moment. Time waits for no one.

A memorial has been established in memory of Robert Baxter at the Crook County Memorial Hospital for air conditioning in patients' rooms.

"Don't cry because it's over. Smile because it happened." Dr. Seuss

Arrangements are under the care of Fidler-Isburg Funeral Chapels and Crematory Service of Spearfish. Online condolences may be written at www.fidler-isburgfuneralchapels.com