Robert Nelson

Robert Nelson obituary, Denver, CO

Robert Nelson

Robert Nelson Obituary

Visit the Horan & McConaty Funeral Service & Cremation - North Metro/Thornton website to view the full obituary.
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Rob was born in Omaha Nebraska and lived in Iowa until his family visited, fell in love with, and then moved to Colorado in 1968, settling in the Westminster area. Rob and his wife, Pam (Spisak) graduated from Westminster High School in 1980. They started dating shortly after graduation and were married in January 1984. They have two daughters, Lynnsey and Madison, and one granddaughter, Isabella.
Rob enjoyed most motorsports, especially if it had to do with motorcycles and raced motocross with the Sports Riders Association of Colorado (SRAC) for many years.
He could basically fix anything. He spent many years as a Nissan Master Technician, a motorcycle mechanic and a carpenter.
Rob is survived by his wife, daughters, and granddaughter. He is also survived by his siblings, Terry Mortimore of California, DeRae Rivera (Eli) of Westminster, Evan (Laurie) Mortimore of Westminster, and Lee Mortimore of Arvada; and numerous cousins, nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Phyllis and Dale Mortimore.
A Celebration of Life will be held Friday, 4/15/22 at 2:00 pm at the Thornton Horan & McConaty located at 9998 Grant St.

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