Eugene A. Bigelow died on Thursday, October 18th at age 97 at the Columbine West Health and Rehab Facility in Fort Collins, CO. He was born on September 26, 1921 in Kirtley, WY to Delmar and Dorcas Maude Bigelow. He grew up on the family ranch in Harrison, NE, and later graduated from Purdue University with a degree in Aeronautical Engineering. He served as a US Navy Seabee during WWII, married his wife of 64 years Iola Maxine Burmeister, and took up residence in Denver, CO. He found a passion for his wood carving hobby and was well known during his retirement for his scroll saw artwork. He was preceded in death by his wife Iola and their daughter Janet. He is survived by his sons David and Douglas, four grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, October 27 at 11am at Crist Mortuary in Boulder, CO. Burial will follow at Mountain View Memorial Cemetery in Boulder.