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1933 Robert 2020

Robert Montgomery

July 15, 1933 — July 20, 2020

Robert L. Montgomery, 87, of Arvada passed away on July 20, 2020 at his home. Born on July 15, 1933 in Grand Island, Nebraska he was the son of Dayton Oscar and Lillian Lucille (Reams) Montgomery. Robert married Carolyn Dreblow on January 3 rd , 1953 and together they shared 52 years of marriage until her passing in 2004.

Bob joined the Colorado State Patrol in June 1959 after serving in the US Navy in Korea. He was assigned to the Golden Colorado office following his academy training and served in Golden, Arvada, and the academy over the next ten years. Bob was promoted to Sergeant and was stationed in Castle Rock Colorado, then was promoted to Lieutenant in 1972 and served in Littleton, Ft. Morgan, Denver Headquarters, Golden Troop Commander and Motor Carrier Safety Unit before retiring with 30 years of service as Captain in 1989.

Upon his retirement Bob continued to be active in the transportation safety field by taking on the task of Safety Manager for Leprino Foods Transportation, and then as an instructor for the Center for Transportation Safety.

Bob was a 50-year member of the Golden Masonic Lodge. However, one of his greatest joys was to visit with his Grand Island high school classmates and always looked forward to the yearly reunions. He also had a large extended family out of Wood River Nebraska, the Meads.

He will be remembered for his dedication to what was right, along with his sense of humor and compassion under trying times.

He is survived by his son, Robert M. Montgomery and his wife, Donna, his daughters, Candace Pulst and her husband, Brian and Marta Wilkinson; his grandchildren: Heath Montgomery, Courtney Urie, Daulton and Jordyn Wilkinson, Sonya Lawler and Alexandra Palm. And his great Grandson James Montgomery and great Granddaughter Mirielle Palm.

In addition to his parents and his wife, he is preceded in death by his brothers, Donald and Jerry Montgomery.

A Celebration of Robert's life will be held at a later date. Due to restrictions imposed by the Covid-19 virus, services will be held for the immediate family and Bob will interred at Crown Hill next to Carolyn, his wife.

Condolences may be sent to Robert Montgomery and family at - 9562 W. 64 th Place, Arvada, CO 80004.

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