Russell Robertson

Russell H. Robertson of Evanston, Wyoming passed away at his home on August 22, 2012 surrounded by his loving family after a courageous battle with cancer.
He was born in Evanston, Wyoming on January 28, 1960 to Vern Robertson and Virginia Keyes.
After completing high school, he married the love of his life, Nancy Caldwell on July 15, 1978 in Evanston, Wyoming.
He was a man of many trades, but his lifetime interests was trucks. He started Robertson Trucking in 1987 and Robertson Transportation in 2000, with his wife and children helping to build it, into the successful business that it is today. He worked for Ellingford Brothers and then went to the City of Evanston where he became the street Dept. Supervisor, where he later left in 1993 to run his trucking company full time. He continued to build his dream for the remainder of his life. He was a volunteer fire fighter for many years, but gave that up to pursue his dream of having his own business. He also did upholstery for about 8 years along with running his trucking company at the same time. His love for his wife, children and grandchildren was the most important thing in his life. He loved nothing more than spending time with his family which he adored. Riding motorcycles, hunting, camping and boating were some of his interests. Fabricating his own shops and helping to build his children’s homes were among many of his accomplishments. His talents were many, but the love of his family was his greatest joy.
He is survived by his loving wife, Nancy. Two sons, John (Autumn) Robertson and Ryan Robertson. One daughter, Michelle (Robert) Walk. His mother, Virginia Robertson. Two brothers, Vern (Peggy) Robertson and Richard (Barbara) Robertson. Four sisters, Colleen (Jim) Roberts, Terry Brimhall (Herb Weston), Sharon (John) Lesniak, and Cheryl (Aaron) Shepherd. He is also survived by 7 Granchildren, Andrew, Alexis, Brayton, Kaycen, Kinzley, Kamrey and Austin.
He is preceded in death by his Dad, Vern Robertson, his father in law to whom he was close to, Vince Caldwell, and his grandparents from both sides, Maxwell and Sarah Robertson and Harry and Elsie Keyes.
Funeral services will be held on Monday August 27, 2012 at 11 Am at Crandall Funeral Home. Friends may call on Sunday August 26, 2012 from 6-8 Pm and one hour prior on Monday.
Interment will be in the Evanston City Cemetery.