Wilbert 'Pluto' Root Sr.

Graveside services for Towaoc resident Wilbert ‘Pluto’ Root Sr. will be held at 7 a.m. Friday, July 19, 2019 at Towaoc Cemetery. Visitation will take place from 5 – 7 p.m. Thursday, July 18, 2019 at Ertel Memorial Chapel.
Pluto was born April 6, 1941 in Towaoc, CO the son of Tom Root Jr. and Lizzie Shed Jacket. He passed away on Tuesday, July 16, 2019 at Southwest Memorial Hospital in Cortez, CO at the age of 78.
Pluto married Rosie Mae McKewan on November 23, 1959. They were married by Rosie’s mother and father in Fort Duchesne, UT, and renewed their vows 15 years ago.
Surviving Pluto are his wife, Rosie Mae Root of Towaoc, CO; his children, David Root (Colleen), Timothy Root, Valerie Root (Sammy Bedah), Lillian Murray (Francisco Ramirez), Wilbert Root Jr., and Rozalia Morgan, all of Towaoc, CO; six grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family. Pluto was preceded in death by his parents; his daughter, Illana Root-Chee; his siblings, Charlene King Washington, Delbert King Sr., Showdeer Jacket, Bernice King, Leroy Hamlin, John Hamlin; his half-brothers, Charlie Root, Julian Root, Steve Root, Robert Root; and his aunt, Jessie Root.