Robert Thurlow Pittard

1925 ~ 2010

Robert Thurlow Pittard of Orem, Utah, died late Wednesday night, May 5, 2010, from an aortic rupture while travelling to Virginia with his beloved wife Delsie. He was born on November 28, 1925, the son of Guy Thurlow Pittard and Mary Katherine Davis. He married Florence Delsie Jensen on December 25, 1943. Bob was a civil engineer (BSCE from The University of Idaho) who made his career with the Bureau of Reclamation, supervising major water projects in Washington and Idaho. He joined the U.S. Navy in World War II as a 19-year old midshipman, 10 days after his marriage to Delsie, and was discharged 3 years later. He was stationed in the Philippines. After 35 years of civil service he settled in Orem, Utah. He was an avid sports enthusiast and had a passion for skiing. He served in the bishopric, and with Delsie completed a temple mission in Chicago. They also worked in the Provo and Mt. Timpanogas temples. He is known for his love of family, sense of humor, and positive outlook on life.

Bob is survived by his brother George (Fruitland, ID), sisters Beth Stohler (Boise, ID), Maribell Lackey (Bellingham, WA), and his children Gary Pittard (Orem, UT), Kathy Titze (SLC, UT), Bruce Pittard (Caldwell, ID), Debra Richardson (Lancaster, CA), and Brian Pittard (Orem, UT). He has 22 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren. He was predeceased by his sister Betty Ann Pierce and his brother John Pittard.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, May 13, 10 am at the Suncrest 6th Ward, 801 W. 130 N., Orem Utah with a viewing before the service from 8:45 to 9:45 am. Another viewing will be held Wed. May 12 from 6-8 pm at Sundberg-Olpin Mortuary, 495 S. State Street, Orem, UT. Burial at Camp Williams.

Published Daily Herald May 10, 2010


Grave Site GPS 40.4410000000,-111.9316666667

Respectfully Dec 31 2010