Robby J. Burtard

We say goodbye to a beloved father, grandfather, brother and friend Robby Burtard, who passed away on September 23, 2024, in Grand Junction, Colorado. He was born on April 21, 1968 to Louie Dale and Carole Sue Burtard in Glenwood Springs, Colorado. 

Robby leaves behind a legacy of love and laughter through his three children, Kolton Louis Burtard, Jaden Thomas Burtard (spouse Kiersten Burtard), and Kali Rai Burtard (spouse Alex Crockett). His three grandchildren Hadleigh Archer, Jesse Reyes and Madilyn Battle Burtard. He is also survived by his brother Cury Burtard (spouse Tammy Burtard) and their children, Laci Schmidt (spouse Jake Schmidt) and Lane Burtard.

Robby is preceded in death by his parents, grandparents and numerous Aunts and Uncles. 

Robby graduated from Roaring Fork High School in 1987 and continued his education at Denver Automotive and Diesel College. After school Robby moved to the Northfork Valley where he worked as a mechanic in the coal mines. He was a very hard worker spending time on drill rigs in Parachute, fracking in Texas, as a mechanic in Oklahoma and coal mines in Colorado and Montana. Robby was a cowboy and would lend a hand everywhere he went. 

Robby loved anything that would go fast and if it could hurt you that was even better. 

Robby will be remembered for his kind heart, unwavering dedication to his family, and his passion for and talent with horses. He was amazingly talented with breaking horses. 

Robby truly has a heart of gold and would help others anyway possible, even putting their needs above his own. He never knew a stranger, he was a magnet and drew people in. If you ever met him you could not forget him. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him. 

Robby was most proud of his children and grandchildren. He would boast about them any chance he had. If you knew Robby you knew he loved his family. 

A celebration of life will be held Saturday, November 16, 2024 at The Downtown Vineyard Church at 11:30am. 

If he were here today he would tell his kids "Chin up, Chest out"

You can now take your boots off and hang your hat, your work here is done. REST EASY COWBOY