Obituary of Robert Hendrix

Robert Joseph Hendrix, 83 of Calhan, Colorado went to be with his Lord and Savior on February 16, 2016 with his family by his side. Bob was born on September 21, 1932 to Ed and Estelle (Jones) Hendrix in Limon, Colorado. He was raised in Matheson, Colorado but graduated from Simla High School. After graduation he moved to Calhan, where he remained until his passing. Bob married the love of his life Billie Melee Vidmar in Colorado Springs, Colorado on September 21, 1952. The couple was richly blessed with three children and enjoyed 63 years of marriage. He was a carpenter, working in construction for 45+ years. He was a superintendent and oversaw many important construction sites. He was also an auctioneer and worked for Bert Skaggs as a John Deere tractor mechanic, among all the odd jobs he did for friends and neighbors. Bob loved riding horses, going to cattle auctions with friends, he broke horses, loved to go hunting and was an elk guide in Meeker, Colorado. Nothing could compare with his love for his family, friends, and grandkids. Bob always had a special way with all the little kids. Bob was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his love, Billie of Calhan, Colorado and their children; John Robert (Jeri) of Colorado Springs, Colorado, Bobbi Marie Gordon of Calhan, Colorado and Chelle Melee Firebaugh of Colorado Springs, Colorado. Bob is also survived by his grandchildren; Angie (Clem) Elgazzar, Nathan, Kresten (Nicole), Kelsi Hendrix, Colby and Austin Gordon, Jake (Traci) and Blake Firebaugh and great grandchildren; Jaden and Ava Elgazzar, Hennep, Amelia, Shelby (Michael) Dillonaire and Jackson Firebaugh. His siblings; Bill (Carol) Hendrix of Linden, Texas, Dick (Judy) Hendrix of Buck Creek Alberta, Canada, Shirley Fowler of Vancouver, Washington and Pam Arthurs of Sacramento, California along with numerous aunts and cousins. Robert Joseph Hendrix, 83 of Calhan, Colorado went to be with his Lord and Savior on February 16, 2016 with his family by his side.