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Carl Bourgeois Obituary
Carl Joseph
Bourgeois
September 11, 1950
July 17, 2022
Carl Joseph Bourgeois, 71, of Denver and Colorado Springs, Colorado passed away July 17, 2022, in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
He was born September 11, 1950, to Bobbie Stroud and Alfred Bourgeois in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Carl graduated from Palmer High School and attended Colorado College.
Carl was a commercial real estate developer who found inspiration in neglected and forgotten properties. He devoted his life's work to the restoration of the 2400 block of North Washington Street in Denver's historic Five Points community. Over the last the few years, Carl shifted his passion and vision to his childhood home of the former historic Hagerman Estate on the west side of Colorado Springs.
Carl is preceded in death by his parents, Bobbie (Stroud) Nelson, and Alfred Bourgeois; brothers, Anthony Bourgeois and John Nelson; and former wife, Carol Anne Lee.
Carl is survived by his daughters, Nicole (Ivory) Stewart (Virginia) and Ashleigh Bourgeois (Colorado); grandchildren, Mogale Stewart (Florida) and Nelson Stewart (Virginia); sisters, Adrienne Bourgeois (Massachusetts), Michelle Bourgeois (Colorado), Judy Bourgeois, Lisa (Ahmed Abdur Razzaq) Bourgeois (Louisiana), April Nelson (Colorado), Rose (Tony Tochtrop) Nelson (Colorado); brothers, Stephen Bourgeois (Oklahoma), Charles (Holli Edward) Nelson (Colorado), Rico (Julie Sanchez) Nelson (Colorado), and Randall (Rhiannon) Nelson (Colorado); stepfather, George Nelson (Colorado); and devoted friend, Sheila King. Carl is also survived by a host of nephews, nieces, cousins, and many close friends.
The family wishes to extend gratitude to Abode Hospice and Home Health, Brookdale Vista Grande Senior Living, Gentle Shepherd Home Care and The Springs Funeral Services.
No Funeral or Memorial Service will be held in accordance with Carl's wishes.
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Memories and Condolences
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5 Entries
Juanita Martin
January 10, 2024
We still miss you terribly and always will. Juanita and Greg.
Patrick Holliday
March 2, 2023
I want to offer my Condolences to the Family of Mr.Bourgeois, He was a leader in the Denver area and had a vision that inspired many not to mention a love for jazz music to which he hosted several events on occasion in the Community, Respectfully Patrick.H
Thomas English
September 24, 2022
You are truly miss my brother! I enjoyed our short time together and you was a great mentor and friend. Love you you always.
Carmen Hamilton
August 26, 2022
What a loss. I met Mr. Bourgeois when he purchased his property's in Colorado Springs. I also live on Walnut street and have been here for 31 years. When Mr. Bourgeois purchased this 10 acres it completely changed our neighborhood. Many days as I walked my dog we spoke and he was kind enough to give me a tour of the old house on Walnut. I am happy to see that even after his death, his family is fulfilling his dream with the amazing home under construction on Cooper. He was so thoughtful, kind, smart and generous. I will really miss him in our neighborhood. Great, great man. My condolences to his beautiful family.
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John Cunningham
July 24, 2022
Mr. Bourgeois left historic homes and neighborhoods better than he found them.
The impassioned and loving care he gave to the former Hagerman estate was beautiful. Here is a photo of what the estate looked like before he began restoration.
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