Tabor Shay Recen

Tabor Shay Recen, 33 passed away peacefully in his sleep on October 29, 2017 at his long time Estes Park home. He was born on June 3, 1984 In Denver Colorado to his parents, Paul “King” Recen and Sandra Recen (Melton). He lived in Denver with his parents and brother Dillon until the age of 8, at which time the family relocated to Estes Park, Colorado where his heart remained until his passing. He graduated from Estes Park High School in 2002. Tabor went to work as a sheet metal worker for his Father’s family business, Ozark Mechanical in Longmont where he was able to work closely with both his father and brother until the business closed in 2008. He then went to work at Commercial Systems Integrators where he worked with the installation of low voltage controls for building automation systems. Upon leaving CSI he became a machinist for Aerocom Industries where he remained employed until his passing. Throughout his entire working career Tabor had an exceptionally high aptitude for making mechanical repairs and was naturally gifted at working with his hands. Tabor had many passions in his life, but none greater than his love for music. He taught himself to play the drums at age 13 and later became the drummer for Royal Blue where he played alongside King, Dillon and Jake Spencer for many years. Eventually his focus and passion turned to playing the guitar where he rapidly excelled. Similar to his father, it was hard to find Tabor without a guitar tucked under his arm. He also found joy in many other interests including smoking Barbecue, snowboarding, tinkering with his Mustang, watching movies, attending Denver Bronco games and spending time with his friends & family. Tabor was preceded in death by his father, King Recen. He is survived by his mother Sam Recen, brother Dillon Recen, Sister-in-law Meredith Recen, Nephew Harrison Recen, several aunts, uncles, cousins and many great friends. He is also survived by his true love, Kylene Newman with whom he shared the joy of starting a family. In lieu of flowers the family would like memorial contributions sent to Crossroads Ministry in care of Allnutt Funeral Service 1302 Graves Ave. Estes Park, CO 80517.