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| Name |
Robert Lamar Baxter |
| Birth |
28 Nov 1927 |
Hyrum, Cache, Utah, United States  |
| Gender |
Male |
| Initiatory (LDS) |
3 Sep 1952 |
MANTI |
| FamilySearch ID |
LJ7J-GLX |
| Death |
22 Sep 2015 |
Hyrum, Cache, Utah, United States |
| Burial |
1 Oct 2015 |
Hyrum, Cache, Utah, United States |
| Headstones |
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| Person ID |
I173635 |
mytree |
| Last Modified |
25 Feb 2024 |
| Family |
Glenna Dean Stewart, b. 16 Jan 1931, Meadow, Millard, Utah, United States d. 12 Mar 2021, Hyrum, Cache, Utah, United States (Age 90 years) |
| Marriage |
2 Sep 1952 |
Manti, Sanpete, Utah, United States |
| Family ID |
F14950 |
Group Sheet | Family Chart |
| Last Modified |
5 May 2024 |
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 | Birth - 28 Nov 1927 - Hyrum, Cache, Utah, United States |
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 | Marriage - 2 Sep 1952 - Manti, Sanpete, Utah, United States |
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 | Initiatory (LDS) - 3 Sep 1952 - MANTI |
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| Death - 22 Sep 2015 - Hyrum, Cache, Utah, United States |
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| Burial - 1 Oct 2015 - Hyrum, Cache, Utah, United States |
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- Obituary: Robert Lamar Baxter (1927 - 2015 )
Robert Lamar Baxter
November 28, 1927 - September 22, 2015
Robert Lamar Baxter, after a long and wonderful Life, passed quickly a n d peacefully away, aged 87 exciting years on September 22, 2015.
He was the third of five sons of John Barnes Baxter and Norma Josephi n e Olsen born on 28 November 1927. He grew up working on the family ran c h south of Hyrum Utah, attending Lincoln Elementary School and South Ca ch e High School. He answered the call of duty and volunteered for the U S Ar my Air Corp and spent his High School graduation day in Army basic t raini ng camp. He served in Korea as a flight clerk and was honorably dis charge d as a Sergeant.
Using the GI Bill, He graduated from the "AC" Utah Agricultural Colle g e in 1951 in Geology and Engineering. Graduating with a BS Degree, Inst it ute of Religion and commissioned a 2nd Lieutenant of Artillery from RO T C (Military Science) the same week.
Robert Lamar Baxter married Glenna Dean Stewart of Meadow Utah on 3 Sep t ember 1952 for Time and All Eternity in the Manti Temple and enjoyed 6 3 y ears together.
Worked as an exploration geologist evaluating uranium and oil and gas m i ning claims. Formed his own uranium mining company Mindeco Mining Compa ny . Traveled all over the West assaying mining claims. Received his teac hin g certificate from BYU and taught at Cedar City High School and Valle jo C alifornia High School. In 1962 earned a Masters Degree in Earth Scie nce a nd taught Geology, Astronomy, Math and many other Science and Engin eerin g courses over a 25 year career and a generation of students at Mod esto J r College and California State University. Also helped organize an d taugh t at the college Institute of Religion. Retired in 1987 as Profes sor Emer itus of Geology to his ranch in British Columbia Canada, where h e cleare d several hundred acres of wilderness forest into productive ran ch and fa rmland. Had many adventures, including being attacked by a hug e bear, whi ch he fought off by climbing a 50 foot pine tree and stabbin g with a buc k knife after being mauled and bitten.
Served for many years on the Western Mining Council and taught Gold Pro s pecting at Sonora State and private associations. He was known as "Mr " Co nservative" on campus and was a valiant defender of limited Constitu tiona l Government and individual liberty and responsibility.
Faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, ser v ing in many callings of Branch President, Elders Quorum and many other s . He lived by the ideals of the 13th Article of Faith:
We believe in being honest, true, chaste, benevolent, virtuous, and i n d oing good to all men; indeed we may see that we follow the admonitio n o f Paul. We believe all things, we hope all things, We have endured ma ny t hings and hope to be able to endure all things. If there is anythin g virt uous, lovely of good report or praiseworthy, we seek after these t hings.
Robert Lamar Baxter, descendent of Cache Valley Mormon Pioneers, neve r p assed a dirt road he didn't take or a Grand Teton Mountain he didn' t clim b to see the other side. He taught thousands of students as his da y job , but always considered a "Real" job to include cattle herding an d fixin g fence.
Survived by his beloved companion of 63 years, Glenna Dean Stewart Baxt e r and their three sons; Jon & Christine McCullough Baxter, Mark & Sand r a Grace Baxter, Barry & Lynda Stephenson Baxter. Nine Grandchildren Rob er t & Sarah; Ashley, John (RM) (Kiersti) & William; Stephen (deceased) K ori nne (RM), Laurie & Shane (Missionary).
The 5 Baxter Boys Brothers: John Alden & Ione Wright Baxter; Darwin (de c eased) and Marjorie Bevan Baxter, Dean (Deceased) and Carolyn Welch Bax te r, now married to David Chapman; and Garth and Maydene Miles Baxter an d n umerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Nyman Funeral Home. Fun e ral service will be held Thursday, October 1, 2015 at 12:00 PM in the H yr um LDS 1st Ward Chapel located at 95 North 675 West, in Hyrum, Utah . A vi ewing will be held prior to the service in the church from 10:30 A M to 11 :30 AM. A viewing will also be held the night prior to the servic e on Wed nesday September 30, 2015 at Nyman Funeral Home located at 585 W est 100 N orth, Providence, Utah (just north of Maceys) from 6:00 PM to 8 :00 PM. In terment will be in the Hyrum City Cemetery with full Militar y Honors. Con dolences and Memories can be shared with the family at www. NymanFH.com..
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