Bob's parents moved to Fort Lupton, Colorado early in 1920. They purchased the farm from Lew Berkley in May of 1920. J C & Dakota raised 3 girls (Anna, Mary, & Betty) and 3 sons (John Leonard, Bill & Bob). All of the Children worked on the farm and both Leonard and Bill operated the farm for a short period of time after returning from military service. Bob began buying the farm as soon as he resigned his commission from active duty with the Air Force. He continued his service part time in the Air force Reserve while buying and operating the farm/ranch. Bob has a cow/calf herd of angus cattle and feeds out his calves in a natural beef program. He continues to raise hay and corn and pasture for the cattle. Bob has served on the Platte Valley Conservation District, West Adams Conservation District, and presently serves on the Southeast Weld CD Board of Supervisors. He serves as a Director for the National Assoc. of Conservation Districts and a Trustee for the National Conservation Foundation. Bob also serves on the South Platte Valley Historical Society board. Bob also flew for Continental Airlines for 36 years.