Robert "Bob" L. Holtgren

Robert "Hoaggie" "Papa Bob" Holtgren

Nov. 25, 1934 - Dec. 21, 2016

Robert "Bob" Holtgren, 82, of Farmington , passed away at home on Wednesday, December 21, 2016. He was born November 25, 1934, in Delta, Colorado, to Beulah and Gerald Holtgren. Bob was employed, in 1957, with El Paso Natural Gas Company until his retirement.

Bob was preceded in death by his parents; Gerald Holtgren and Beulah Roatcap Holtgren; his wife, Myrna; and son, Darrell. He is survived by 3 children; Bruce Holtgren of Cincinnati , OH ; Barbara Johnson (David Toledo) of Farmington ; and Kris LeFever (Randy) of Farmington . He is also survived by his grandchildren and "bonus" grandchildren; Brandi Jones of Idaho , Rachael Johnson of Farmington , Nathan LeFever of Las Cruces , NM , and Jordan LeFever of Farmington ; 4 great-grandchildren and 5 "bonus" great-grandchildren.

Memorial Services for Bob will be held on Thursday, March 30th at 3:00 pm, at First United Methodist Church, 808 N. Monterey, Farmington with Pastor Brian Adams officiating. Interment has already taken place at Greenlawn Cemetery, 1605 N. Dustin Ave., Farmington where he was buried next to his wife and son.

Bob's family would like to extend a very special thank you to Basin Hospice, for the wonderful care you gave our dad.

Bob's care is entrusted to Brewer, Lee and Larkin Funeral Home, 103 E. Ute St. in Farmington , 505-325-8688. Those who wish to extend their condolences to the family may do so at: www.serenityandcompany.com.