Robert (Bob) Smith of Butte passed away July 10, 2021. He was born in Absarokee, Montana on January 31, 1941, to Margeret (Shafer) and Jack Lee Smith. Robert joined the Army in January 1959. After the service, he went into the mining industry until 1983. He then started a new venture of truck driving until his retirement in 2003 when he became a full-time grandpa and fisherman. He was preceded in death by his son Warren Smith. He is survived by his wife, Judy; sons, Patrick (Carla) and Jamie (Tanya); and daughter, Robbie (Craig); eleven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; sisters, Hazel and Regina; brothers, Harley and Dale; numerous nieces and nephews; and brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law. We would like to thank Dr. Pullman and the great staff of St. James ICU for taking such good care of him. Services are pending and will be announced at a later date. Memorials are suggested to the Chelsea Bailey Animal Shelter, 699 Centennial Ave., Butte, MT 59701.
Please visit below to offer a condolence or share a memory of Robert.
Axelson Funeral and Cremation Services has been privileged to care for Robert and his family.
Service Schedule
Celebration of His Life
2:00 p.m
Friday August 20, 2021
LaQuinta Event Room Below the Old Denny's Building
1 Holiday Park Dr.
Butte, MT 59701
Graveside Service
Immediately Following Service
Friday August 20, 2021
Mountain View Cemetery
3910 Harrison Ave.
Butte, MT 59701
Reception
Following Graveside Service
Friday August 20, 2021
LaQuinta Event Room Below the Old Denny's Building
1 Holiday Park Dr.
Butte, MT 59701
Service Schedule
Celebration of His Life
2:00 p.m
Friday August 20, 2021
LaQuinta Event Room Below the Old Denny's Building
1 Holiday Park Dr.
Butte, MT 59701
Graveside Service
Immediately Following Service
Friday August 20, 2021
Mountain View Cemetery
3910 Harrison Ave.
Butte, MT 59701
Reception
Following Graveside Service
Friday August 20, 2021
LaQuinta Event Room Below the Old Denny's Building
1 Holiday Park Dr.
Butte, MT 59701
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Sheri Nygren says
I am so sorry for your loss. I have many fond memories of Uncle Robert. He was a kind man with a gentle soul. He will be missed by many. My thoughts and prayers are for all the family.
Theresa Thomas says
My prayers and thoughts are with you all
If you need anything let is know.
We love you all ❤️😘
Johns famliy says
Our prayers go out to you Judy and all your kids and al the grandkids he was a very nice man we enjoyed having in the family may he RIP Robert (Bob)Smith
Cheryl Joyner says
Continued Prayers for you Aunt Judy & family. We loved Uncle Bobs stories he would tell. We can see & hear him telling us about the time he met Grandma Jeanne. We will forever cherish is hilarious stories!
All of our love
Cheryl & Roger
Ryan Liddicoat says
So many good memories of our families hanging out together. Sending prayers in this tough time
Dauna McClure says
I am so sorry for your loss. I will always remember Uncle Robert as a kind, gentle man. My prayers are with you.
Jean smith says
I am so sorry for your families loss. I know it’s not easy. I remember a time him and Dee raced from Butte to Dillon and it was the first time I met Bob. When they got to Dillon they were laughing so hard they couldn’t remember who wow. But it didn’t matter . God be with you and yours.