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Robert (Bob) E. McQuiston was born May 19th 1954 to Frank and Ruth McQuiston in Glasgow, Montana. Bob went home to be with his lord and savior on 11-21-2021, in Cheyenne Wyoming. Bob left this world surrounded by the people who loved him the most. He will be missed dearly by all who knew and loved him. Bob grew up in Montana where his parents owned restaurants. He grew up as a true old country boy. He was never a stranger to hard work, stacking hay bales in the summer to save up for his first major purchase, his first horse and long time best friend, Rusty. In 1981 Bob married his true love and lifelong companion, Barbie Arnold. They had two daughters together, SamiJo Wallace of North Dakota and Kaitlyn Bland of Colorado. Bob also became dad to Barbie’s two children, Jeremy Lowe of Cheyenne and Hailie Lowe of Arizona. Bob loved all his children and eventual grandchildren more than anything. He watched them all grow up with much love and pride. Bob and Barbie opened B&B computer service in 1995. It was a lifelong dream of theirs. B&B has been a staple in Cheyenne for the past 26 years. They continued to run it together up until Bob left this world. Bob cared deeply for those around him. He was very charitable, doing Christmas fundraising and other acts of service in his community. Bob made many friends; people admired his dedication to hard work and his personal values. Bob carried a lifelong love of horses and all things country. Next to his children and grandchildren, his horses and roping were his life. He spent countless hours riding across the CRP and chasing steers on his horse, Ace. He made many incredible friends in that community, which became extensions of our family. Bob is survived by two sisters, Brenda Butler, Beverly Holm and Beverly’s two children, Dia and Robbie, all of Casper. His ex wife and best friend, Barbie Harrington of Cheyenne, His daughters, SamiJo (Andy ) Wallace of North Dakota, Kaitlyn (Chris) Bland of Colorado, Jeremy (Tracie) Lowe of Cheyenne, Hailie Lowe of Arizona , 9 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren that he shared with Barbie. Bob was preceded in death by both of his parents and many of his favorite aunts, uncles and other extended family. Bob was a man of steadfast morals and integrity, so much so that it has become the way people remember him. He was a loving father, a loyal friend and hard worker his whole life. They just don’t make them like the “old timer” anymore. He was a legend in his own right, leaving a legacy of love and hard work behind him. He will be missed fiercely down here by all those who knew and loved him. Below there will be short letters from our family. Dear Daddy, We really drove each other crazy, didn’t we, old timer? I just kept leaping when all you wanted was for me to be safe. When I moved to Hawaii, you told me that took some pretty big balls. That was probably the nicest thing you’ve ever said to me because you meant I was brave. You believed I could handle myself. I am brave because you made me keep getting up. I am strong because you made me work hard. I am stubborn because I just couldn’t let you win, though I should have. You only wanted what was best for me when I was too blind to see it. Now your watch is over and mine has begun, I don’t feel ready. I can only hope to be half the guardian that you were. And when my time comes, I’m sure I will have forgotten to turn on my phone and I probably won’t have any gas money, but do you think you can show up one more time? Please don’t forget to come and get me. I’m still going to need a ride home someday. Love, SamiJo Daddy, There is just no way for me to put into words what you mean to me. I was 100% your problem child, but you always saw a way to look past my many faults. You were my rock, old timer. Always coming to my rescue, even when you were disappointed in me, you always showed up. You’re the only person in my life that has never let me down. You only ever wanted what was best for me and for me to be the best version of myself. My life is missing that stability as I go through the hardest thing that has ever been set before me, learning to live in a world where you’re not here to catch me when I stumble. That security of having someone you can always count on. They say, home is where the heart is, for me, home was a person. Home was you, daddy. I can only pray to be half the parent you were and to have such a positive impact on those around me. Some people don’t want to grow up and be like their parents, not me. When I grow up, I want to be just like you, daddy. Love, Kaiter Dear Rob, There is a reason our lives were brought together. You were always ready to share with me your experience strength and hope. When I needed your guidance, you offered me your wisdom and understanding. You were there through the good times and a constant beacon of light through the bad. When I think about the things that are important to me, I always think of you first. Until we meet again, there are only a few that have shared what we shared. A lifetime of love and a friendship that never stopped, raising our kids and their friends. We fought hard and loved hard. You always had my back and protected me from everything, including myself at times. I loved you because of who you were, your values, integrity and the courage to stand up for what you believe, even if that meant standing alone. Your love for animals always touched me. When I was unable to walk you were the man who carried me through the hardest time in my life. When you found out that my left hand and forearm were paralyzed, you bought me braces and weights and wouldn’t let me give up no matter how hard it was or how bad it hurt. Today that left hand works as advertised. Monday that all came to an end as I walked into B&B and realized I was alone. Friendship means never having to face the challenges of life alone. Friendship means sharing closeness in life that gives it all meaning. Friendship is a witness to life’s tiny but special moments that are infinitely better when shared. Friendship means that there is someone who understands where you’ve been and where you want to go. Friendship accepts you for who you are. Thank you for all that you gave so freely and for showing me the meaning of friendship and true love. I miss you already and loved you like no other. I’m proud of the legacy you have left behind and these incredible children we raised. I love you, Rob! Barbie

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Robert E. McQuiston

May 19, 1954 - November 21, 2021