Grandpa Bob

Robert (Bob) Trotman July 24, 1927-March 31, 2011

On this day, July 31, 1949, I present to you Mr. & Mrs. Bob & Joan Trotman



Father of the bride. August 28, 1978

"There are two lasting bequests we can give our children. One is roots. The other is wings."
~Hodding Carter, Jr.
thank you grandpa for giving mom both of these!

Grandpa didn't really believe in saying "I love you", but he showed his love in other ways. 

Grandpa left me the valuable lesson of genuinely listening to others. He also believed in the power of knowledge and believe me, he practiced what he preached.  Grandpa never went a day without reading, and asking questions.  He was always so alert, curious, and inquisitive.  Being the conversationalist that he was, Grandpa would hardly let you out of his sight until he'd had the chance to quiz you on what was new and what you knew.  He was truly interested and intrigued by what the world had to teach him, and by what you had to say.  He asked questions because he wanted to HEAR your answers.  Grandpa would listen, digest the information and add it to his life as he saw fit, and then, in true modest form, he would take such joy in passing what he had learned onto another.  A very noble man in this respect, Grandpa was a teacher of many sorts.  His genuine interest in what others had to say sparked yet another important perception, which is, that one should always speak with integrity…because someone is ALWAYS listening!

  I showed my love for him by answering every question he had for me, listening to what he had to say, and doing my best to carryout what advice he had to offer...& saying "I Love You" ;)   

Grandpa Bob & his Potato Princesses.  He excelled in being a respectful community member.  Merrill will always be grateful for Grandpa and his years of service, they will miss him dearly for his devotion.  

Happy 50th Wedding Anniversary! July 1999

Even though Grandpa tried all of our patience a time… or ten…or in Grandma’s case, probably twenty… Grandpa Bob did everything with such care and precision, regardless of how long it took him.  Believe me, there were PLENTY of occasions when we thought he would NEVER be done with a project.  Needless to say, Grandpa never failed to prove us wrong and when he finished the project he had begun, on his time of course, he took great pride in completing the task.  He taught us what it was to be dedicated, have perseverance, and that confidence is easily gained by finishing what you set out to do.   

Grandpa's first two grandchildern to graduate high school.  LRHS graduation, June 2001

Just back from Ecuador, @ Matt & Kolene's wedding, 2009.

Oh Grandpa Bob, I am going miss you so much.  Thank you for continuing to teach us over the years.  And just as Grandpa Ed’s face and voice pops into my head at the most interesting times, I know yours will too as the years go on, which guarantees that you both will keep me on my toes for as long as I live.  After all, a Grandpa is just something you never outgrow your need for.  You might have left us physically Grandpa, but nothing can take you away spiritually.  Nothing can ever take away the importance of our relationships, our memories, or our Grandfathers love.