David Angelo Trotter, 80, passed away peacefully, January 14, 2019 at TRU Hospice in Longmont CO, surrounded by his 3 children, after fighting bone cancer and COPD. Mr. Trotter was born in Covina CA to Angelo and Flossie Trotter.
Mr. Trotter graduated from Longmont high school in 1956 and shortly after, joined the Army and was stationed in Germany, where he was a mechanic. In 1963 he met and married Esther Harper (Trotter) and began a family. In 1970 he started working for Rocky Flats where he retired after 25yrs. He also was a bassist for many years in various country western bands, the first being the Cadillac Cowboys. After retiring from Rocky Flats he went into business for himself for 7yrs, with Trotter’s Home Repair & Roofing with his 2 sons. In 2000 Mr. Trotter joined Carquest as a driver for 18 yrs and retired this past August.
Mr. Trotter enjoyed gardening, watching sports with his girlfriend, Linda White, working on cars and helping his children with projects around the house. He also loved spending time with his 4 grandchildren, Kyle Michelson Bryan, Mitchel Trotter, Hope Trotter and Macenzie Trotter all of Longmont. And his 4 granddogs, Zeus, Gizmo, Zathura and Baxter.
Mr. Trotter is preceded in death by his Wife of 50yrs, Esther Trotter. Parents, Angelo Trotter and Flossie Trotter. MaryAnn Davis, sister. And girlfriend, Linda White.
Mr. Trotter is survived by Son, Jim Trotter, wife Hilary Trotter. Daughter, Jodi Jenkins (Trotter) and son, John Trotter, all of Longmont.
Dad touched the lives of many with his humor and generosity and willingness to help anyone out. He always had a joke to tell and never seemed to have a “rainy day”. He greeted everyone with a smile or handshake, pat on the back or a hug. He never met a stranger, especially after spending 70yrs of his life in Longmont. He was always the “life of the party” and will be greatly missed.
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