Robert Ellis Bigelow

Robert Bigelow, 91, Jamestown, ND died Monday morning February 18, 2013 at his home in Jamestown, ND.

Bob was born October 13, 1921 at Hutchinson, KS, the son of Albert and Margaret (Monro) Bigelow. He attended school in Hutchinson until moving to Topeka where he graduated from high school. He attended the University of Kansas for a short time.

He entered the US Army December 23, 1940 at Lawrence, KS, served in European Theater during WWII doing Reconnaissance and received the Purple Heart. He was discharged February 1, 1946 with the rank of Sgt. He entered the US Army October 13, 1950 and served in Korea until his discharge January 8, 1952.

He returned and went to work for the Bureau of Reclamation, working in IA, NE and KS. In the 1960's he homesteaded in Alaska. In 2005 he moved to Jamestown for his retirement, and has continued to live here.

He is survived by his sister, Ruth (Leo) Jones, Statesville, NC: and many nieces and nephews.

Memorial Services will be held at Chapel Hill, NC at a later date.