Robert Dale Azure, Sr. went to be with the Lord on October 28, 2021 from health complications due to Covid.
Robert was born in Poplar, MT to Ervin Azure and Bonnie Nelson. From this union they had 5 boys and 4 girls.
Bob worked in the oil fields for many years. He started at 16 years old in Plentywood, MT. After that he became a driller for many years, total of about 15 years.
He retired from the rigs to get his GED and AA degree from Fort Peck Community College in mechanics. Robert then moved to Havre to continue his education at MSU, earning a Bachelor degree in mechanics. While in Havre he worked at the Hill View Apartments. It became a full-time job. He managed the apartments from 1990 to 2018 when he finally retired.
Bob enjoyed family activities, camping, fishing, family gatherings and hunting. He camped every summer with brother, Ervin.
Bob gave his life to the Lord in 2017 and attended Blue Sky Church.
He loved his kids, grand kids and great grandchildren. They were his world. Bob always had a home to come back to at his sister Cindy’s house to visit family.
Bob is survived by his children Kaycee (Daniel) Axure, Robert (Tara) Azure, Jr. and a granddaughter, T’Shauna Azure, whom he raised as his own daughter; two step daughters, Jade and Raenelle Clancy whom he helped raise; grandchildren Joey, Ricky, Xavier, Tyler and Tameka and 3 great grandchildren; siblings Ervin, Brenda, Curt, Paula, Cindy, Melvin, Julie, Craig and Mike.
He was preceded in death by grandparents, both parents and his wife Julie.