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Robert F. Stuart, age 65, rancher and thoroughbred horse trainer and breeder, passed away January 26, 2001 at his home on the Jocko River near Arlee, MT. Bob was born December 4, 1935 in Chicago, IL to Max J. and Mildred C. Stuart. He is survived by his wife, Susan of Arlee; two sons, Clinton C. Stuart, Edmond, OK and R. Scott Stuart, Colorado Springs, CO; two daughters, Jennifer M. Saavedra, Monrovia, CA and Sandra E. Jenners, Kailua, HI; and nine grandchildren; he is also survived by his brother, Dr. Frank C. Stuart, Miami, FL; and former wife, Mary Ellen Stuart, Phoenix, AZ. Reared in Albuquerque, NM. Bob was a leader in many areas. He farmed and produced professional rodeos in New Mexico until moving to Colorado in 1957 where he founded and operated the Skylark Ranch Company, Inc. in the north-central mountains near Kremmling. He pioneered the crossbreeding of Charolais cattle in Colorado, was an organizer and president of Rocky Mountain Charolais Association. In the mid-1960's, Bob began training racehorses and was a well-known trainer at Turf Paradise in Phoenix, AZ, as well as at Centennial Race Track in Denver, CO. In 1980, Bob moved the ranching operation to Montana settling near Pablo. He continued to produce and background cattle, but also became active in breeding thoroughbred racehorses. He was recognized many times as the owner of Black Mackee, one of the nation's leading sires of stakes winning horses. Known for his love of animals, stewardship of the environment, business acumen, judge of character and wit, he was liked by all who knew him. Visitation will be held Tuesday, January 30, 2001 at the Grogan Funeral Home from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Funeral Services will be held Wednesday, January 31, 2001 at 11:00 a.m. at the Jocko Valley Catholic Church, with Father Drew Maddock officiating. There will be a visitation from 10:00 a.m. until service time at the church. Interment will be held on the Stuart Ranch. Pallbearers will be Bud Hendrickson, Ray Norgaard, Ted Schall, Randy Hovit, Lee Hestekin, Dan Barney, Gene Starlin, and Ron Richwine. Memorial contributions may be sent to the St. Joseph Hospital Dialysis Center, 6 12th Ave. East, Polson, MT 59860. Arrangements under the direction of Grogan Funeral Home, Polson.
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