Robert James Bengtson; beloved husband, father, "papa", brother, uncle and friend, passed away Thursday October 20, 2016 surrounded by family after a long courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.

"Bobby", as his friends called him, was a very good friend to many, many people throughout his life. He was a kind soul who never met anyone he wouldn't help. He was his little sister's protector. He was the extra set of hands when his friends needed help. He was inspiration and comfort for anyone who came to him sad, hurt or confused. He gave hope to others when all seemed lost in their life. Some of the last words he spoke were "O.K. what's the next thing on the list to do (He wanted to make sure he had left his family taken care of). Everyone who knew Bobby knew he never missed an opportunity to pull a practical joke or to make someone laugh. He said, once, "Sometimes all you can do is bring a smile to someone's face."

He loved his motorcycle days. When he became a father, he transferred his passion to motor homes. He loved to save motor homes by fixing everything broken. Then he'd use them for family camping sell them, and buy another one to fix, use it and start over again. He learned Tae Kwon Do in Okinawa Japan and shared his knowledge in a martial arts school in Butte. By far, his favorite pastime was spending time with his family. lf he said, "I have an idea" we knew fun would follow. He will be sadly missed by us all.

Robert James Bengtson was born on May 11, 1952 to Betty Jane Ramey and Knute Bengtson. He attended Webster Garfield Elementary and Butte High School, and then graduated from Sentinel High School in Missoula. He was drafted into the Marine Corps on June 20, 1972 and was stationed in Okinawa Japan. When he returned from the Vietnam war he studied criminal psychology in Sutter, California. He worked for Avco Finance, then Sears. He finished his working career with the U.S. Postal Service.

Bob has gone to heaven to join his grandmother, Juanita Ramey, mother, Betty Jane Ramey, father Knute Bengtson, brother, Gary Bengtson, and close cousin Dan Lawrence.

Bob is survived by wife, Barbara Bengtson, son, Cory (Amanda) Bengtson, daughter, Caesy Bengtson, granddaughters, Ciala Rae, Isla Mae, and Raymee Jane Bengtson, sister, Linda Bengtson, special nieces and nephews Gary, Kim, Randy, Ryan, Ashley, Anna, Taylor, Joshua, Randy, Danny, Ava, Myla, Carsyn, and many more nieces and nephews, and life time friend Greg Sadoski.

We will miss you Bobby.

Friends are asked to join the family on Tuesday at 11:00 am in the Duggan Dolan Mortuary Chapel. Entombment will follow in Mountain View Cemetery. In lieu of flowers please send your donations to any cancer research.