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Charles Piper Obituary

Charles Robert "Bob" Piper, age 61, passed away February 7, 2006 in Cascade, Colorado. He was born July 25, 1944 in Ottumwa, Iowa to Charles and Inez (Kepler) Piper. Bob graduated from Fremont High School in Fremont, Iowa and moved to Colorado Springs in 1974. He worked in Media Sales for over 30 years including the Gazette Telegraph, KRDO, and KKTV. He loved taking friends and family on trips in his RV (as well as spending time with family and friends), watching NASCAR, collecting classic muscle cars, woodworking, backpacking, and four-wheeling. He is survived by his mother, Inez Bender of Oskaloosa, Iowa; two sisters: Frances "Kay" Stull of San Antonio, Texas and Patty Piper of Mt. Pleasant, Iowa; half-brother, Tom Piper of Winfield, Iowa; half-sister, Lisa Piper of Winfield, Iowa; and step-brother, Carl Crill of Riverside, California. He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews. Bob was preceded in death by his father, Charles Piper; step-mother, Eathol Piper; step-brother, Gary Crill; and his grandparents. Memorial Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 14, 2006 at the Shrine of Remembrance Funeral Home. A second Memorial Service and interment will take place in Fremont, Iowa at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made in Bob's memory to the ALS Association, 27001 Agoura Road, Suite 150, Calabasas Hills, California 91301 (www.alsa.org).

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Published by The Gazette on Feb. 12, 2006.

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Carla Ninos

February 6, 2025

Thinking of Bob today. He was such a great guy. Miss him.

Carla Ninos

February 6, 2020

I think of Bob and his sweet pups often. He was a kind, caring, and all-around great guy. Wishing his family peace today.

Carla Ninos

March 2, 2006

Bob was a wonderful, thoughtful, and very special friend. He was one of the most generous people I have ever met. He has been in my thoughts and prayers constantly and I am so sorry to hear of his passing. I will truly miss him.

Kelly Day

February 19, 2006

I have fond memorys of Bob and my Dad, talking, driving AMX's and watching Nascar. He will be missed.

Craig and Connie Bennett

February 13, 2006

Connie and I want to expess our condolences to Bob's family and many friends. Bob was our friend as well. It is at times like these that we are reminded at how short life really is and how quickly the years pass.



With Bob's passing on my mind I fondly recall our time together. Like the many mornings we spent at Wades Pancake House talking over coffee and breakfast. Or his annual Christmas Tree Decorating Party. And the crazy spur of the moment trip we took to Texas in Bob's Jeep Wagoneer along with the dozen or two cattle pens we crawled through to reach the back door of Billy Bob's Texas for a promised Back Stage Pass to see Willie Nelson.



Bob, you are in our hearts and thoughts as we remeber and think back on the time we shared. May you rest in Peace.



Craig and Connie Bennett

Sue McWilliams

February 13, 2006

So sorry that I can't make it out there for the funeral. God Bless you Lisa and the entire family. Bob was a sweetheart and so much fun. He will be greatly missed.

Chris Novota

February 12, 2006

Rarely do you find someone filled with such wonderful hospitality and genuine kindness. His enduring love of life and his 'live & let live' belief will always be remembered by those who knew him best. Such a precious life to have been cut short... it is us (who live on) that suffer the emptiness without his presence. I feel lucky to have known Bob and will truly miss him.

Jimmy & Patti Clark

February 12, 2006

We always had fun and exciting trips in the RV, Jeep, or his Karman-Gia. Hiking, skiing, car camping - we saw a lot of the west together. Nothing but good times and great memories.

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