Robert O. “Bob” Best, 83, died Sunday, August 3, 2014 at Good Samaritan Health Care Center.
He was born December 24, 1930 at Alliance, Nebraska to Noel O. and Agnes (Shimek) Best.
He married Virginia L. (Gilliam) Bolek on December 3, 1973 in Rawlins, WY.
Bob worked for the City of Alliance Electric Department for over 25 years. He was an avid fisherman and hunter and enjoyed spending time at his trailer at Lake McConaughy. He also enjoyed travel and motorcycle trips, but especially enjoyed spending time with friends and family.
He is survived by his wife, Virginia L. Best of Alliance; his children, David (Linda) Best of Conowingo, MD, Richard (Bonny) Best of Alliance, Ron (Robyn) Best of Sterling, CO, Randy (Terri) Best of Arvada, CO, Denny Best of Alliance, and Debbie (Scott) Dagit of Cedar Falls, IA; step-children, Rick (Vicki) Bolek of Alliance, Debra (Jon) DeBusk of Las Vegas, NV, Vickie Butler of Torrington, WY, and Mark Bolek of Westminster, CO. He is also survived by 14 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren, 8 step-grandchildren, and 6 step-great grandchildren; his sister, Joan Watson of Scottsbluff; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, and brothers David Best, Leon Best, and Doug Best.
Graveside services will be held Wednesday, August 6, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. at the Alliance Cemetery with Gene Nerland officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Richard Best, 1520 Cheyenne Avenue, Alliance, Nebraska, 69301.
Online condolences may be left at www.batesgould.com. Bates-Gould Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.