Bob Williams

1941 - 2021

Bob Williams was born November 6, 1941 in Pueblo, Colorado, and he passed on April 3, 2021 in Mesa, Arizona, Bob was the only child born to Perry and Virginia Williams. He graduated from Centennial High School in Pueblo in 1960 where he was active in sports. He earned his bachelor's degree from Colorado State College in Greeley (now University of Northern Colorado), and his master's degree from Western State College in Gunnison in Guidance and Counseling. He began his long career in education in 1964 in Canon City, at the middle school, and later at the high school. During this time, he was married to Peg Williams with whom he had two children, Rob and Kim. Bob was a classroom teacher, a baseball and golf coach, a guidance counselor, and a mentor to students and colleagues alike. He was very proud of having initiated the Peer Counseling program at CCHS. Bob married Cheryl Prebble, a fellow counselor, and together they sponsored the Peer Counseling program, and provided support and wisdom to all of their counselees. After retiring, they enjoyed traveling and various adventures, eventually becoming "winter visitors" for several months out of the year in Mesa, AZ, where Bob played golf regularly. After selling their home in Canon City, they re-located to Colorado Springs. Bob had been blessed with good health and high energy, until the last few months of his life when he encountered many health challenges, succumbing to a fatal heart attack. Bob was a loyal friend, a gentleman, and a man of his word. He maintained many life-long friendships. He loved his career and was able to develop strong bonds with those whom he encountered in teaching and in coaching. Bob is survived by his wife Cheryl; by his son Rob of Los Angeles, CA; by his daughter Kim of San Francisco, CA; and by stepson Tim Prebble of Longmont. He was also blessed with four granddaughters, one grandson,; and by one great-granddaughter. Bob had a big heart, and he lived his life with great dignity, integrity, and compassion, and he was a beloved and highly-respected member of the CCHS family. At his request, there will be no services. A celebration of his life will be held at a later date.