Robert Eugene Downing

Robert Eugene Downing of Littleton, Colorado passed away on March 26, 2025 at the age of 88.

Born in Durango, Bob Downing deeply loved his state, country, family and friends.

Son of Don and Zoa Downing, Bob attended Denver Public Schools, including South High School where he competed nationally in marksmanship and became an Eagle Scout. He studied engineering at CU Boulder on a Navy scholarship and spent 30 years in the Navy retiring as Captain. His professional life was spent in the property and casualty insurance business, for 32 years as principal in the agency Ristow, Wright and Downing.

Bob enjoyed fly fishing, tennis, skiing, Jazzercise, spinning (instructor), bicycle trips, hiking Colorado's Fourteeners, and, in retirement, golf and yoga. He served his community as president of the Arapahoe Tennis Club, his Sertoma chapter and condominium homeowners association in Dillon. For many years, Bob shared his interest in astronomy as a volunteer in the space exhibits at the Denver Museum of Natural History (DMNS).

Bob is survived by his wife of 57 years Bonnie, his daughter Julie {Phil), granddaughter Makenzie, and brother Bruce. His son Greg died in 2019. Memorial gifts may be made to the DMNS at 2001 Colorado Blvd. 80205 or charity of choice.

A Celebration of Bob's life will be held on Monday, April 21, 2025 beginning at 3:00pm until 5:00pm at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science, 2001 Colorado Boulevard, Denver. 

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