Robert Azure Sr.

Robert Dale Azure Sr., 65, of Havre died Oct. 28, 2021.

He was born in Poplar to Ervin Azure and Bonnie Nelson. From this union, they had five boys and four girls.

He worked in the oil fields for many years. He started at 16 years old in Plentywood. After that, he became a driller for about 15 years. He retired from the rigs to get his GED and AA degree from Fort Peck Community College in mechanics.

He then moved to Havre to continue his education at MSU, earning a bachelor degree in mechanics. While in Havre, he worked at the Hill View Apartments. It became a full-time job. He managed the apartments from 1990 to 2018 when he finally retired.

He enjoyed family activities, camping, fishing, family gatherings and hunting. He camped every summer with brother, Ervin.

He gave his life to the Lord in 2017 and attended Blue Sky Church.

His children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren were his world. He always had a home to come back to at his sister Cindy’s house to visit family.

He is survived by his children, Kaycee Azure, Robert Azure Jr. and a granddaughter, T’Shauna Azure, whom he raised as his own daughter; two step-daughters, Jade and Raenelle Clancy whom he helped raise; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and siblings, Ervin, Brenda, Curt, Paula, Cindy, Melvin, Julie, Craig and Mike.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Julie.

Funeral services were held Wednesday, Nov. 10, at Blue Sky Ministries. Interment was at Greenwood Cemetery. Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel was entrusted with the arrangements.