Robert Thomas Barbour

Bob, 82, passed away May 15, 2010, in Centennial, Colorado. He was a dedicated husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather and a friend to many. He was born August 18, 1927, to Floyd W. and Fannie Ellen (Baker) Barbour in Bossevain, Virginia. Bob is survived by his beloved wife of 38 years, Pat; a daughter, Brenda Barbour; a son, Tom (Kim) Barbour; a step-daughter, Linda West; two stepsons, Steve Allen of Fraser, and Mark (Brenda) Allen; a brother, John D. Barbour; a special sister-in-law, Sharon Patterson; 11 grandchildren, five great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister, three brothers and two infant children. A native of Tazewell County, Virginia, a Navy veteran and alumnus of Virginia Tech, Bob came to the Denver area in 1956 as an electrical engineer with the Martin Company (later Martin Marietta and Lockheed Martin). He made Denver and the Rocky Mountains his home for more than 50 years and during that time he made his mark as a Realtor, real estate developer, building contractor and entrepreneur. Bob was a 32nd Degree Mason Member of the Masonic Lodge in Pocahontas, Virginia as well. But his greatest loves were his wife and family, all of whom will remember his gentle nature, always sound advice, sharp wit and ability to design, build and fix anything. He asked to remembered as having ""no malice or ill feelings about anyone."" Bob's family and friends will celebrate his life with a service at 11 AM, Wednesday, May 19, 2010 at St. Thomas Episcopal Church, 2201 Dexter Street, in Denver, Colorado. A reception will follow in the church fellowship hall. Interment will be at Chapel Hill Cemetery, 6601 South Colorado Boulevard in Littleton, Colorado 80121. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Alzheimer's Association: Rocky Mountain Chapter, 455 Sherman Street, #500, Denver, Colorado 80203. Please share your memories of Bob and condolences with his family by selecting the ""sign guestbook"" button below.