Terry Lee Robertson

Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. at First United Methodist Church with Pastor Burry Bessee officiating. Visitation will be held from 3 pm to 7 pm, 16, January, 2014 at Gillette Memorial Chapel. A luncheon will follow at The First United Methodist Church.Terry died on January 13, 2014 at his home with his wife at his side. Terry Lee Robertson died on January 13, 2014 at his home in Gillette, Wyoming. Born July 31, 1950 in Rapid City, South Dakota to Harvey and Frances (Frankie) Robertson. He was raised in the Black Hills area and went to school in Keystone and Hill City. He also went to high school in Rapid City, quitting school before he graduated, later getting his GED. While in school he played basketball. He left home when he was 16, arriving in Denver, Colorado. He stayed there for four years working at a gas station. When he came back to the Hills he enlisted in the Army for the next four years. When he got out of the Army he made Gillette, Wyoming his home. While living in Gillette he drove truck for many trucking companies including: Tarno Trucking, Fowler Trucking, and Arrow Trucking before he started working in the mining area. He started working at Decker Coal, (coal mine) in Montana where he was an equipment operator for four years. He started at Peabody Energy in January of 92 and worked there until his death. While working at the mine he was a shovel operator, equipment operator and truck driver. At the time of his death he was working at NARM. Terry met the love of his life, Linda Milliken and they were married September 19, 1989 in Sheridan, Wyoming, where they lived for three years. Returning to Gillette in 1992 where he started working for Exxon Coal, later Peabody until the time of his death. Together they raised two children from a previous marriage, Scott and Brandi, stepson Tyler and his son with his wife Linda, John. Terry enjoyed riding his Harley around the Hills and taking rode trips to the coast, watching the Denver Broncos play, going to the Mile High Nationals in Denver, Colorado. Terry enjoyed spending time with Scott going on bike rides around the Hills. Terry had many friends around town and enjoyed talking with them and getting them to laugh, or put a smile on their faces. Terry enjoyed his monthly dinners with friends Jeff and DeeAnn, Tim and family. He had numerous grandkids that he adopted from friends that he enjoyed getting Christmas presents for.Terry is survived by his wife, Linda of Gillette; children Scott (Michele) Robertson of Custer, South Dakota, Brandi (Ben) Kimbrough of Arnegard, North Dakota, Tyler Hanson of Casper, Wyoming, John Robertson of Gillette, Wyoming. Two grandchildren, Chariti and Avery of Arnegard, North Dakota. Brother Scott (Deb) Robertson of Blackhawk, South Dakota. Sister Sheila Malone of Wright, Wyoming. His adopted daughter Julie (Andy) Becker of Gillette, Wyoming and their two children, Alex and Bella, whom he enjoyed taking breakfast too. Plus numerous nieces and nephews.Terry was preceded in death by his parents, Harvey and Dottie (stepmom) Robertson, James (stepdad) and Frances (Frankie) Malone, one brother Bobby, Robert (Jack) and Myrtle Jackson, maternal grandparents. Memorials and Condolences may be sent in care of Gillette Memorial Chapel 210 West 5th Street Gillette, WY 82716. Condolences may also be sent via our website at www.gillettememorialchapel.comFuneral Home:Gillette Memorial Chapel210 West Fifth Street Gillette, WYUS 82716