Robert James Criswell

Bob was born on October 5, 1933 in Dalhart, Texas to Ralph Wayne Criswell and Rubye Lee Perryman.

Bob joined the US Air Force a role he cherished. He taught classes to other officers, as well as Allies from Korea related to Logistics, Math and English. Returning from the service, he married Linda Sperry on February 19, 1961 in Boulder.

Bob was a born salesman, he worked in the sales area his entire career. He was with Meadow Gold Dairies and Red Seal Potato Chips for a number years. Additionally, he worked at Technetics of Boulder, Korte Oil, Sindelir Furniture and most recently Walmart.

Bob was a member of First Lutheran Church.

Bob had many and varied interests. He would share coffee and great friends for hours on end. He enjoyed time with his family as they grew, golfing, gardening, hiking and traveling to Hawaii. He was a history buff, enjoying reading and the studying of countries development, military battles, and politics. He and his wife enjoyed music of all types and would spend countless evenings dancing to local music acts. He was a fan of the Rat Pack, western movies and was a Ronald Reagan officiando.

Preceding him in death are his parents, two brothers Eugene and William Criswell and a sister Mary Edith Criswell.

Surviving are his wife of Longmont; two sons Scott Criswell of Ft. Collins and Troy Criswell of Longmont; a daughter Monti (Mike) Caron of Littleton and 4 grandchildren Morgan and Madison Caron and Ian Criswell. Also surviving are an Aunt and numerous cousins.

Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, March 6 at the Howe Mortuary Chapel with a reception at the Longmont Moose Lodge #1548, 2200 Pratt St., Longmont, CO 80501. Military honors will be provided.

Contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, Colorado Chapter, 455 Sherman St., Suite 500, Denver, CO 80203 or the Longmont Humane Society, 9595 Nelson Road, Longmont, CO 80501.