Bob Sealander

Robert (Bob) Sealander was born February 15 1935, in Idaho Falls Idaho.  He grew up on the family farm near Shelley Idaho. He passed away on January 14,2017 in Ormond Beach Florida.

After he graduated from high school his love of the mountains and skiing took him to Aspen Colorado.   Bob started in Aspen as a ski instructor, and later joined the Aspen Ski Patrol.

After spending the better part of 10 years in Aspen Bob moved his family  to Jackson Hole.  Bob was involved with the building of the original tram.   When JHMR opened he was a founding member of the Jackson Hole Ski Patrol.   He took over as director of the ski patrol in 1967.  After several years as director of the ski patrol, Bob became mountain manager.   His heart was always with the ski patrol, so he returned to the ski patrol, where he stayed until his move to fulfill his dream of owning and living on a sail boat in Florida.  Bob was also involved with running the summer ski racing camps for several years.

Bob not only loved skiing, he loved music.    Spare time always found him playing the guitar, and singing ski songs, as well as folk songs.  He always loved a sing along, and encouraged all to sing along.

Bob was also an accomplished carpenter.  He designed and built the family home after the move to Jackson.

He is survived by wife Robin,  Daughter Annalisa, Sons Klaus and Sven, and daughter Sky,  Nine grandchildren, one step-grandson, and 13 great-grandchildren.