Arthur G. Pacheco

A longtime resident of Green River, Arthur G. Pacheco, 66, passed away April 21, 2019, at his home in Delta, Colo., following a long illness.

Art was born Jan. 18, 1953, to Arthur and Francis (Martinez) Pacheco in Rock Springs. He spent his childhood in Green River and went on to graduate high school with the class of 1971.

There he met his wife Donna Grubb. They had one daughter, Lynn. This marriage was later dissolved. He met Becky Dinger and they had two sons, Travis and Amos. Their relationship ended on July 23, 1980. He married Darlene Pierce, who had a son, Jason, and together they had Brandon. After eight years of marriage, they divorced. He had two special ladies in his life, Debbie and Diane.

Arthur worked on a garbage truck for the city of Green River at a very young age. He got to do a variety of things. Some days he ran equipment and some days he worked at the garage and some days he drove a garbage truck. He later moved to Yakima, Wash., where he picked fruit, pruned trees, and worked at Cascade Lumber.

After returning to Green River, he started working in the mines. He worked at Stansberry Coal Mine in Rock Springs. He was later employed by FMC Corporation, roof bolting in the trona mines and retired after 35 years. His illness led him to Delta, Colo., where his sister Audrey cared for him.

Arthur enjoyed his time with family and friends, fishing, camping, being outdoors, leather work, playing bingo, and traveling to Wednover, Nev., to gamble, but his greatest love was the electric guitar, which his father left to him.

Arthur was a Catholic. He is survived by four sons, Travis Pacheco (Jennifer Orton) of Bonne Terre, Mo., Jason (Michele) Pacheco of Laramie, Amos Pacheco (Stephanie Geoller) of Dittmer, Mo, and Brandon (Nikki) Pacheco of Rock Springs; four sisters, Audrey (Randy) Fantin of Delta, Colo .; Peggy (Ron) Moore of Selah, Wash .; Darlene (Jerry) Lee of Green River; Maxine (Kevin) Sparks of Caladonia, Mo .; two brothers, Toby Pacheco of Evanston and Mike Pacheco of Casper. He has 15 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Arthur was preceded in death by his parents, wife, daughter Lynn Damron, brothers Alex and Floyd Pacheco and one granddaughter.

A celebration of life will occur at a later date. Cards may be sent to Audrey Fantin at 22000 E Road, Delta, CO 81416. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Taylor Funeral Service and Crematory. View the internet obituary and sign the online guest registry at http://www.taylorfuneralservice.com.