Robert "Bob" Stanley Bliss, 84 of Farmington, New Mexico, passed away on Friday, January 19, 2018 in Farmington. Robert was born in Dividend Utah to Ada Margaret Heath and Norman Stanley Bliss on December 10, 1933. He went to high school in Payson Utah. He completed his education with a PHD from the University of Utah. He married Sandra Troseth on September 23, 1957 in the Logan Temple in Utah. He worked as an educator and coach for 45 years and retired from Farmington Municipal Schools. He was involved in the LDS Church where he served as Bishop. One of his favorite aspects of teaching was his involvement in coaching and science fair. He helped many students achieve success at local state and international competitions. He was one of the pioneers of science fair in the Farmington Municipal Schools.Robert is preceded in death by parents Norman, Ada and stepmother Ruth, Brother Reid and grandson Roman Martinez. Robert is survived by, his wife Sandra, his children Roger (Jeanine), Karen Nelson, Richard (Gina), Jackie (Sean) Walker, Ron (Lynne), Vickie (Brad) Campbell, Ryan (Lori), Jana (Rick) Martinez, brothers Blaine and Bob, sister Diane Jolley, 30 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren and many dear friends and colleagues.
A viewing will be held at 6:00 pm to 8:00 p.m. Monday January 22nd at Brewer Lee and Larkin Funeral Home.
Funeral services for Bob will be held 10:00 am Tuesday January 23rd at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Church located at 400 West Apache in Farmington with Bishop Gene Hilton conducting.
Burial will be in Lewiston Utah on Thursday January 25th Pallbearers will be his grandsons. In lieu of flowers the Bliss family would appreciate any donations/memorials be made in Bob's name to the Pure Bliss Research Center, San Juan Medical Foundation, 730 S Lake St, Farmington, NM 87401 or call (505) 609-6813
Bob's arrangements are entrusted to Brewer, Lee and Larkin Funeral Home, 103 East Ute St. in Farmington, (505) 325-8688. Should friends desire to send condolences to the family they may do so at www.serenityandcompany.com
Visitation Details
Monday, January 22nd, 2018 6:00pm - 8:00pm, Brewer Lee & Larkin Funeral Home
Service Details
Tuesday, January 23rd, 2018 10:00am, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints - Apache Building
Interment Details
Lewiston Cemetery, Lewiston, Utah