Robert Neil "Bob" Carr

When Bill and I first moved to Gunnison back in 1975, we were newly weds with only a kitty in tow looking for a place to live. We met with Bob about renting an apartment in his complex on Gothic. But...we had a kitty, so he said no. We looked and looked for another apartment but with no luck. Oh a whim, we decided to check back with Bob and plead our case. Our Dandy was a sweet kitty and we loved her. We would be really careful...and I even cried. What a soft-hearted guy. He said,...

I often 'smell' dad. As I pass a cut piece of sheet rock or a newly cut piece of wood I have that memory that stays with me. I spent lots of times with dad on the Gunnison River at the Esty's place snagging salmon. A brutal act to fish that were soon to die. One memory I want to share is that I spent many many days with dad at job sites. I would go for tools left in the truck and take them to dad and his workers. Dad called me his gofer and chief helper. I met many of dad's friends and...

My sincerest sympathies to Cindy, Jo Ellen, Kathy and Sheri and all your extended families. Your Dad was one of the true gentle giants in the Gunnison community for so many years and he touched many of us while we were growing up with his kindness, wit, and generosity. He will be missed by many. He was always around, supporting what we were doing as kids. My thoughts are with you today.

Ken Spann
Montrose and Almont, CO