Steven James Bott

Steven James Bott, 69, of Broomfield, Colorado passed away surrounded by his family on Friday, March 14, 2025. He was born in Denver, Colorado on May 20, 1955 to his parents Louis and Mollie Bott as the youngest of 5 siblings. Steve and Mary married in 1973 and were devoted partners for 51 years. Over the years they raised two children together, Christine and Clinton, and became loving grandparents to 5 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.
Steve began his career as a marble and tile setter. He later attended the Denver Institute of Technology and received a degree in Civil Draftsmanship and Cartography. He went on to work in the oil business drafting maps before becoming a building manager for Jefferson Academy where he retired in 2015. After arriving at JA, Steve found his true passion for serving kids and the community, spending over 20 years as "Mr. Bott". Steve took immense pride in his work wherever he was, becoming a jack of all trades - truly a master of all.
Steve was the type of guy that everyone wanted to work with. He understood both sides of a deal and that it needed to be fair for everyone. He didn't work for praise, he worked for pride. He did things because it was the right thing to do. He quickly became many people's go-to guy whenever something wasn't working, and was always ecstatic to lend a hand or give advice where he could. Steve was extremely mindful to do a good job, to not be wasteful, and to do it right. When a project was giving him trouble his motto was always "never surrender, nothin's ever easy".
Outside of his craftsmanship at work, Steve nurtured many hobbies. A lover of "fixing things," Steve often enjoyed working on cars, amateur gunsmithing, and projects around the home. He loved going to airshows and all things aviation. When he was stuck inside, he enjoyed making models and RC airplanes with his family. No idea brought to him by a grandchild was too big or too small to bring to life. He thrived on all kinds of projects. Outside of his more technical hobbies, Steve was also a wonderful artist. Steve truly admired the Northwest native Tlingit people and created beautiful pieces of artwork in the Tlingit style. He enjoyed creating frontier-era inspired tools, clothing and artwork.
One of Steve's earliest passions in life was learning about history. He had a fascination with World War II era history as well as the early frontier. This influenced many of his hobbies, including becoming an avid gun collector, and a proud member of the Colorado Muzzleloading Association. He was sharp as a tack, and always a wealth of information. Steve loved the stories behind his collections, and was always happy to tell you about them.
There was never a day Steve didn't spend some time outside. He was not a hairy cowboy, but a well groomed mountain man. A self proclaimed "hunter who catches fish," Steve has raised multiple generations of hunters, fisherman, and outdoorsmen, teaching them the intricacies of muzzleloading and the beauty of spending a day in the trees. His love of the outdoors and travel lead him to Alaska, where he and Mary would go on to spend many of their summers. His passion for education led him into the classroom dressed as a mountain man, teaching elementary schoolers about the mountains they lived so close to.
His connection to the Earth and his respect for it influenced everything he did. He saw the importance of all creatures, from the smallest bugs to the biggest trees. His magnificent garden was a landmark for the community, easily seen from the road. He continued his mother's passion for growing your own food, and preserving it for the winter - nothing went to waste.
Steve made friends anywhere he went. Every relationship Steve made was nurtured throughout his life with honesty, integrity, and a true compassion for everyone he met. He had a warm smile, a rich sense of humor, a helping hand, and a bit of wisdom for anyone from his grandchildren, to a stranger at the gas station. Steve's desire to build connections and do the right thing afforded him numerous lifelong friendships.
Steve's legacy is the home and the community he built. Everything he did he did for his family, and his community. A completely selfless man, he led with his heart and took care of those around him. He showed us he loved us through his deeds and the family he built us. He was a humble man who did what he did and hoped that it was enough.
A proud family man, Steve is survived by his wife, Mary Bott; his sisters Mary Ann Majetik and Regine (Rudy) Zuech; his children Christine (Kathy) Bott and Clinton (Angela) Bott; 5 grandchildren Crystal (Freddie) Garrity, Zoe (Kyle) Miles, Schuyler Miles, Jordan (Johnathan) Bott, and Jade Bott; 4 great grandchildren; and numerous extended family members.
"Life is a collection of memories, and memories are like starlight: they go on forever" (C.W. McCall, Aurora Borealis). Steve cherished everyone he touched. It was an honor to know him, and to have a piece of him in our collection forever. He was truly a selfless man; everything he did was for his family and friends.
Steve was diagnosed with multiple myeloma last spring and fought his way vigorously into remission. Unfortunately, as a result of the treatments he got an infection that he could not beat. The Bott family truly appreciates all that the Leukemia Society has done for our family the past year. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the Leukemia Society, or find a way to help a friend as Steve would.
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