Robert “Bob” Woolley passed away peacefully at Denver Hospice on January 19, 2019, at the age of 74. Bob will be lovingly remembered by his children Sara Woolley, Janet Stephen (Woolley) and son-in-law Joe Stephen. Bob will also be forever remembered by his two grandchildren Kaycey and Abigail Stephen. Bob will also be fondly remembered by his numerous cousins and extended family. He is predeceased by his wife Jeanne Woolley (Miller), son Jason Woolley and Roberta Woolley.
Bob grew up in Elm Creek, Nebraska and graduated from Elm Creek High school in 1963. He enlisted into the Air Force in 1965 and was honorably discharged in 1968. He served in Vietnam area during his enlistment. After returning home he met Jeanne Miller and they moved to Northglenn, CO, where they got married on December 18, 1971. They had four children, Roberta, Sara, Janet and Jason. Bob worked nights at the post office for 36 years and retired in 2009. Bob kept busy by going to his grand daughters swimming, gymnastic, dance and school functions. He really enjoyed watching them at swim meets and cheering them on. He also liked to go fishing and to lunch with his friend Gary and visit with other friends around town. He loved to get in his car and travel. He drove all over the west coast. He really enjoyed going back to Nebraska and going to Oregon to visit family.He was a great father and grandfather and will be forever in our hearts and memory.
He is survived by daughters Janet Stephen and Sarah Woolley, grandchildren Kaycey Stephen and Abigail Stephen. Preceded in death by daughter Roberta Woolley and Son Jason Woolley.
A visitation for Robert will be held Tuesday, January 29, 2019 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at Olinger Highland Mortuary, 10201 Grant Street, Thornton, Colorado 80229. A funeral service will occur Wednesday, January 30, 2019 at 10:00 AM at Olinger Highland Chapel, 10201 Grant Street, Thornton, Colorado 80229. A graveside service will occur Thursday, January 31, 2019 at 9:00 AM at Fort Logan National Cemetery, 4400 West Kenyon Avenue, Denver, Colorado 80236.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.olingerhighland.com for the Woolley family.
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