Dr. Robert Slover, Ii

Robert Henry Slover II passed away on Friday, August 5, 2022, bringing to a close 73 years of service as a husband, father, grandfather, physician, veteran, scholar, and ecclesiastical leader.

Robert was born on October 17, 1948, in Washington, D.C., to Robert Henry Slover and Rosemarie Wood Slover.  He received his Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of Utah, where he met and married Robin Baker Slover.  This year, Robert and Robin celebrated 50 years of marriage.

After 20 years of service in the U.S. Army Medical Corps, Robert retired at the rank of Lieutenant Colonel (p) in 1994.  As a full professor of pediatric endocrinology at the University of Colorado, Robert directed the Pediatric Section of the Barbara Davis Center for Diabetes for ten years, from 2011-2021.  He was the first recipient of the Robert Wagner Chair of pediatric diabetes, and his research helped to develop the artificial pancreas.

Robert was passionate in his faith.  He presided over the Korea Pusan Mission of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints from 1999 to 2002, and he held many other callings within the church.  Robert was a dedicated provider for his family and an ardent world traveler.  He is survived by his wife, Robin; his four children, Michel, Melora, John, and Maren; his brother, Tim, and sister, Cindy; and his 21 grandchildren.  He was preceded in death by his son, Robert Henry Slover III.

Visiting hours will be observed from 6:00pm until 8:00pm on Tuesday, August 16th, 2022 from the Chapel of Horan & McConaty, 11150 E. Dartmouth Ave, Aurora CO 80014.

Funeral Service will be held at 9:00am on Tuesday, August 16th, 2022 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 21750 E. Dorado Ave, Aurora CO 80015.

Graveside Service with full military honors will follow at Fort Logan National Cemetery at 11:30am on Wednesday, August 17th, 2022.