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William Mcfarlin posted a condolence
Tuesday, April 23, 2019
Uncle bob! I sure am going to miss you !!!! You have always been an inspiration to me and my family. God bless and will always be a part of my life.
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Frosty & Jill Horton posted a condolence
Tuesday, April 23, 2019
Payne Family,
You are all in my family’s thoughts and prayers. Robert and Barb were the most kind and wonderful people. The world’s loss is a joyous gain in Heaven. May you find comfort and peace with the memories of Robert .❤️
Love,
Jill and Frosty Horton
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The Chisman Family posted a condolence
Tuesday, April 23, 2019
To the Payne Family, We are all so sorry for your loss. Robert was a great man. The Chisman's James Curtis, Mary, Lacey and Walter
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Lane and Chris Hamacher lit a candle
Monday, April 22, 2019
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GORDON & DAWNA EURICH posted a condolence
Monday, April 22, 2019
OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO YOU ALL. OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU.
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Your German family posted a condolence
Sunday, April 21, 2019
Katrin
I lost my American Dad – what more can I say to describe how sad I am since Dixie called early in the morning last week and told me Dad was gone.
For the last time I talked to him on the phone at christmas which was very touching, because he – as always – treated me like a daughter, making me feel like being part oft he Payne family, just like 35 years ago when I was very lucky to end up on a farm in Rush, Colorado as an exchange student from Germany in 1984…
Dad was the calm and reassuring center oft he family, always ready to tease me about something. In my eyes he and Mom were the perfect couple, working hard together and being proud of their growing family.
For the first time I came back with Axel in 1997. Dad instantly made a farm boy out of him and Axel was welcomed to the family. A year later Mom and Dad came to Dresden for our wedding, spending a few weeks with us travelling.
It took us another 19 years to come back. This time for Mom and Dad’s 60th wedding anniversary and again we had a wonderful family time, even being shut in for a few days because of a snow storm in April… When Mom died four weeks later, we knew Dad had lost a part of himself.
I am so grateful that Lena got to know him and Mom. Mattis even spent a few days alone with him on the farm in 2017. They both loved the farm and the time they got to spend with this very special man.
It is a very comforting thought to me, that Dad passed away peacefully in his home. Maybe he even felt for himself it was time to go after such a fulfilled life, leaving a great family behind.
I will always miss you Dad!
Axel
Last week I got very bad news. Rob passed away. I´m still very sad. Rob was a really fantastic guy. I remember when Katrin an I arrived on the farm of the Payne family in Colorado in 1997. It was very exciting for me because it was the first time to meet Katrin´s American family. Barbara an Rob were very kind und welcomed me into the family. After two weeks I felt like an American guy who grew up in the Plains. Rob taught me to feed und round up the cattle, fix fences und drive with the pickup over the fields. And he tried to explain me the baseball rules when we watched games of the Colorado Rockies. And: He gave me the feeling that I was a part of his great family.
19 years later: Katrin an I came back to Rush. It was like coming home. We had fantastic days. Again I tried to help Rob to feed and round up the cattle in the snowstorm. Again I drove with the Pickup, and again I was deeply impressed by this man. And last bot not least he tried to explain me the baseball rules when we watch games of the Colorado Rockies. Rob treated me as a part of his family. There was no question and no doubt for him.
When we had to leave I was sad. I hoped to see Barbara und Rob again. And now this message. What are my thoughts now?
Rob was a man who loves his family over everything. He was a hard working man with a big sense of humor. I ´m proud that I ´m a part of his family. It was an honor to meet and to know him. I will never forget him.
My Thoughts are now with the whole family.
Lena
I am so sad to never be able to visit my american grandpa „Papa Payne“ again. I remember having the best two weeks on the farm in summer 2015. Both, grandma and grandpa made me feel so welcomed and it still feels like I have an American family in Colorado. I remember grandpa and me sitting in front of the TV. He tried to get me interested in baseball, which wasn’t very succesful… . He showed me how to drive a four wheeler and a tractor. He gave me my first American beer and convinced the security to let me into the casino in Cripple Creek. Together we drove around and he showed me the farm. I admire him for everything he has done in his life. I am so thankful to be his German granddaughter and I will miss him so much. Lots of love and hugs.
Mattis
I met Granddad in summer 2017. I had already spent some great days with Dixie and was very excited to finally meet Granddad because my family told me many amazing things about him. We met at the cabin and spent a great evening together. We talked the whole time and it was like I had already known him for a long time. A few days later I got the oppurtunity to spend some days on the farm with him. My parents told me so many things about the farm, for example how you can see the mountains out of the windows. On the first day on the farm he drove around with me and showed me everything on the farm. It was very impressive. Later, he taught me how the rules of Baseball (…and this time he was succesful!) and we saw a Rockies game while drinking American beer together. He was so nice to me and I hope he got to know that I was so happy to be with him those days. During the next days we were doing great things for example visiting some members of the Family. The days on the farm with granddad are one of the greatest times I have ever had and I am so thankful that I got the oppurtunity to meet him and of course almost the whole family.
I wish I could have visited him again because I enjoyed the time with him so much. At this time my thoughts are with him and the family. I will never forget him.
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Debora Orcutt Rieder posted a condolence
Sunday, April 21, 2019
My heart broke when I learned of your Dad’s passing. He was always so good to me and my family. He was a special man that will be greatly missed. May the great memories bring you comfort in the coming days.
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Edward & Yvonne Montoya posted a condolence
Saturday, April 20, 2019
We were saddened to hear about your loss. You are in our thought and prayers. We pray God comfort you during this time. Ed & Yvonne
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Grace Higgins Reznk posted a condolence
Saturday, April 20, 2019
Thoughts and prayers for all. Robert always had a warm smile and a friendly hello.
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Angela Schmeiser posted a condolence
Saturday, April 20, 2019
Words are never adequate at a moment like this. Our hearts go out to the Payne family, and we will always remember the wonderful man your dad was. It was a privilege to know him and family meant everything to your parents. His smile was infectious and his soul pure. He gave his whole life watching out for and providing for his family. It brought him joy and comfort. Keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers. Brad,Angi,Brittni and Brooke Schmeiser
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Jackie Blaik posted a condolence
Saturday, April 20, 2019
~ The Blaik family sends our love and prayers to the Payne family!!! Robert was a great man, and we will always cherish the memories!! ~
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Debbie McGary posted a condolence
Saturday, April 20, 2019
What a lovely tribute. Your in my thoughts and prayers....
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Larry and Carolyn Gardner posted a condolence
Friday, April 19, 2019
Your dad was such a great man. He dearly loved children and loved taking time to teach each one that he met something new. He also loved his community, church and fire department. They were very dear to his heart.
Many hugs and prayers of comfort sent your way. I'm positive that your mom and dad are now enjoying dancing together again and for always.
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Friday, April 19, 2019
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Larry & Ramona Richards posted a condolence
Friday, April 19, 2019
We are so sorry to hear of Robert's passing, He was such a great person and had such a great kind way about him, was always friendly and interested in what ever was going on. He will be missed.
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Randy Hopson lit a candle
Thursday, April 18, 2019
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Lauri Judson posted a condolence
Thursday, April 18, 2019
Steve, Sue and Dixie,
I am so sorry for your loss, the loss to the community and all who knew and loved Robert. I know that your Dad is with your Mom once again. I love them both as my adopted parents. Robert and Barb were very special people and I will always hold them dear in my heart.
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Brenda (Orcutt) Tipton posted a condolence
Wednesday, April 17, 2019
Sorry to hear about Robert. He was a good, happy go lucky mane. The community will miss him.
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