Honoring the life and legacy of J. Robert “Bob” Young
For more than 50 years, Bob Young built Alpine Bank on a foundation of compassion and community connection. His vision created more than a bank; it created a culture where caring
for others comes first.
As we celebrate Bob’s remarkable life, we invite you to share your thoughts, memories and stories. Whether it’s a moment of kindness, a lesson learned or simply what Bob meant to you, your words will help honor his enduring spirit and inspire future generations.
Because as Bob often reminded us: “the most valuable thing one person can give to another is caring. When you care, everything else just follows.”
Let’s keep that promise alive, together.
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wrote on December 31, 2025
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I’m still mad at Bob for not letting me drive one of his vintage race cars. He drove them a few times to our Alpine Bank – Telluride location. After saying hello and visiting with everyone I would ask if I could take his car for a spin, he would smile and laugh and politely tell me no. I think he laughed and smiled because he knew my 6’4” frame would not fit in any of those cars. My opportunities to be in Bob’s presence were too few but I was always impressed and encouraged by him. I always left feeling valued and desiring to be a better person and encourage others. I may have had few opportunities to be in Bob’s presence but God’s word makes it clear that “you will know them by their fruits”. A person’s true character and spiritual state are revealed through the “fruit” they produce. Good trees produce good fruit and bad trees produce bad fruit. It is not hard to see that Bob produced good fruit. That fruit can be seen in the lives he touched by his kindness, joy, and compassion. He has instilled those values into Alpine Bank and the communities Alpine Bank serves are the beneficiaries. My family and I are grateful as we enjoy the benefits of his impact. Thanks Bob!