Robert "Bob" Cecil Lynch
November 5, 1952 ~ August 29, 2025
Born in:
Rawlins, Wyoming
Resided in:
Littleton, Colorado
Robert “Bob” Cecil Lynch was born November 5, 1952 in Rawlins, Wyoming to Birl Lee and Eunice Maxine Kieffer Lynch.
Bob entered into Eternal Glory, to be forever present with the Lord, August 29, 2025, at his residence in Littleton, Colorado.
Bob married Susan Allen, from Vernal, Utah, July 28, 1973 in Casper, Wyoming.
He worked for various oilfield services before becoming self-employed with his father in October 1979. They operated a successful Oil and Gas consulting firm with jobs around the world.
Bob loved the work he did. He thrived on the challenges some of the projects presented. He was very proud of the men who worked with him and their many accomplishments.
He retired January 2021 because of his failing health.
In November 2018 Bob’s chest X-rays showed a chronic interstitial lung disease that causes inflammation and progressive scarring of lung tissue. As part of this process, lung tissue thickens and stiffens, making it hard for the lungs to expand and fill with air. The following year the final diagnosis was Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis.
Our deepest gratitude goes to Barb and Cecilia with Compassus Hospice Care. From the beginning, you each were a Godsend.
Bob is survived by his wife; Susan, children; Bobbie Sue (Jay) Lynch, Ryan (Amber) Lynch, Kristie (Stephen) Woodward, grandchildren; Miranda (Kevin) Miller, Isaiah Donnelly, Alexis Donnelly, Waylon Lynch, Keelin Woodward, Brayden Woodward, sisters; Cherrie Green, Roxie (Jim) O’Grady, Peaches Lynch, plus numerous oil industry colleagues, relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, 1 sister, and 2 brothers-in-law.
To honor Bob’s wishes there will be no formal service. Please celebrate Bob’s memory in your own ways.
Even though he is no longer with us in person, his impact on our lives remains.
Until we meet again.
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My deepest sympathies and condolences to Mr Lynch’s family. Bob will be missed by all those who knew him.
Bob was one of the finest men I have ever had the chance to be around. I was always excited when I would find out he was bringing the drilling rig to Laredo. Have him on the ranch running the rig for Fasken was a breath of fresh air for me. I knew he was always going to run a tight ship, and I would have to worry about nothing while he was down here. His work ethic, knowledge, friendship, and heart he devoted to this company was always noticed. He always treated everything like he owned it. I’ve been able to meet a lot of men in my life that I looked up to, but I can definitely say he was one of the finest men I’ve ever had the honor to meet and be friends with. May god bless you and your entire family his legacy will never be forgot by me.
Thanks,
Matt Crainer
Thank you Susan,
I’m so sorry to hear of Bob’s death and your loss. He was my friend and I enjoyed getting to know him and working with him on location at the “Rig”. I pray that God Blesses you and your family with Peace and Comfort during this difficult time. Thank you for letting me know.
Steve Benge
Dear Susan
It is with unbelievable shock and deep sadness to learn of Bob’s passing. Both him and Birl were great mentors and I will always be deeply grateful for everything Bob did for me.
It was in Denmark that we actually got to share quite a bit of time together, before it always seemed to be a day here or a day there!
I will be coming to the US in October for a couple of months and I thought I will have plenty of time on this trip to slip up and see what Bob is up to, maybe get in a little shooting! Goes to show you plenty of time doesn’t always equate to plenty of time…..
I don’t know what other words to say Susan other than Bob was a good friend and colleague and he went way too early, I will miss him!
My prayers are with you and the whole Lynch family.
It’s at times like this that I feel helpless and a reason I hate living so far away from friends and family but if there is anything or anyway I can be of help you only need to ask.
Love and Prayers
Ray
You and your family have my deepest condolences. Mr. Bob was a gift to my life and helped to shape the man that I am today. I struggle with which memories to share because there are so many fond ones, but here are a few.
On my wedding day, my wife and I had spent hours getting prepared for our say, and we were standing behind the venue to prepare for the bridal first look. Our backs to each other, videographer and photographers surrounding us to give us directions, and finally, it was time to turn. You hear a deep rumble at that moment as Bob is parking his truck just a short distance out of view of the cameras. I smile and laugh; my wife does as well, and the first words out of my mouth are, “That’s Bob”. Just like that moment, Bob was loud and outspoken, but he showed his love and support as well.
Many years ago, I was going through some rough family affairs, and Mr. Bob gave me advice on many occasions that helped me to get through those times when he had obligation to do so. He wasn’t just my boss. He was my friend and mentor.
On the day that Bob retired and left the rig, he attended the safety meeting that morning without a hint of his intentions to leave then ended the meeting, like he had done countless times in the past, with one of his favorite quotes from Thomas Edison, ” There’s a way to do it better- find it”. Afterwards, he left without a goodbye. I asked Bobby and was told that Bob didn’t like goodbyes, so this isn’t goodbye but until we meet again, Mr. Bob. In the meantime, you will be missed.
John Box
Bob was an incredible asset to our team, who continues to have a lasting impact on everyone he worked with, and his name is brought up in conversations often. “Well, Mr. Bob used to do this” is a common phrase on the rigs when someone is discussing how something needs to be done correctly, aka how Bob did it. I was very fortunate to get to work with Bob so early in my life as I get to carry his teachings with me throughout most of my career now. My oldest daughter, Kimber, always enjoyed stopping by the rig with me because she’d get to see “Bob with the snake hat”, in reference to his tophat with the snakeskin band. It was just a few weeks ago that we had given Mr. Bob a call because Kimber had asked me how Bob with the snake hat was doing, so we called him on our way back from school pickup, he sounded tired at the time, but excited for the conversation. Bob touched a lot of people’s lives, and his legacy is alive and well, he will continue to touch people’s lives long after he’s gone. I know that Bobby Walker and Cosme will usher Bob’s methods and mindset through crews of rig hands for generations to come. Bob knew what he was doing, he loved doing it, and it was a pleasure to work with him. We all knew Bob wasn’t out here because he had to be, he was out here because it was his passion/hobby to create efficient operations and well oiled machines. He was truly a master of the work, and an exemplary leader. He will be missed.
Sincerely,
Nick McCoy
Thank you for sharing that. Your Bob was one of the most inspiring people I’ve ever had the pleasure to call a friend. His legacy will live on in the people he touched throughout his amazing life! My condolences to you and your family through this difficult time. I loved that man, he was truly one of a kind!
God bless you Susan
Love
Jack
Bob’s impact on my life, and on so many others, is a testament to the man of God he was. I am grateful the Lord placed him in my path, and I will always carry his guidance and friendship in my heart. He will be truly missed, but I find peace knowing he is now in Eternal Glory with our Savior.
Until we meet again, my friend.
Jorge Ortega
I want to send my deepest condolences to you and your family. Working with Bob was a true blessing and a tremendous pleasure for all us who were fortunate the opportunity. He loved the oil field and made it operate like a fine tuned watch! I have never worked with a more talented man. One cold morning, Bob was chipping ice off the steps, leading into my trailer. I’m sure he had more important things to do that day but that’s the kind of man he was…..always making sure everyone was cared for on location.
I am saddened by his passing but happy for the memories of working with Bob. God bless you and your family.
Mark L Hales
I am so saddened to hear that Bob has passed. I did not know he was ill when he retired. I thought he had enough and was ready to enjoy time with you and family.
He and I did some amazing things together that paved the way for the younger generation.
Gods Love to you and your family in this trying time.
Dominic
My condolences to you and your family.
Bob was one-of-a-kind and will be greatly missed. I’ve learned so much from working with him over the years.
For his retirement party, I had written down a speech that I was prepared to say. Unfortunately, fear of speaking in front of people got in the way and I never shared it with him. I wanted to share it with you as a memory in what he meant to me.
I’ve had the opportunity to work with Bob for the last 10 years and I couldn’t have asked for a better man to learn from as a young engineer. Bob’s massive amount of experience from working all over the world helped Fasken drill it’s most challenging wells, especially completing the Manor Park project without a hitch with the help from Bobby and Cosme as well.
I don’t know if people noticed this or not, but Bob always had quotes at the bottom of his emails. He would change them every so often and they were always interesting to read and think about. I want to read a few of the more recent ones for y’all.
“Even if you are on the right track, you’ll get run over if you just sit there” from Dr. Charles Wood. This speaks to how Bob was always striving to be the best.
“We are continually faced with a series of great opportunities brilliantly disguised as insoluble problems” from John Gardner. You always looked at problems as opportunities to gain more experience.
“Expect the best, accept nothing less” from Dr. David Little
You’ve definitely lived by these quotes, especially the last one. You always expected the best and accepted nothing less and it’s served you well throughout your career.
Thank you again for your massive contributions to Fasken and thank you for helping us build a drilling team for the future with Bobby, Cosme, and Todd.
Cheers!
I’ll be praying for peace for y’all during this difficult time. Thanks for lending Bob to us all of those years.
Lane Gilmore
I sure hope you are doing ok.
Tom
I just learned of Bob’s passing. Deep love, hugs and compassion from our side of the family.