Robert Dale Willox, 75, of Brighton and formerly of Fort Collins, died peacefully at home May 26. Bob was born to Dale and Julia (Wassinger) Willox July 16, 1940, in Fort Collins. He attended elementary school at St. Joseph’s Catholic School and graduated from Cache La Poudre High School in LaPorte in 1958.
Bob married Jeanette (Ehrlich) Feb. 9, 1963, celebrating 53 years of marriage.
Bob was a journeyman electrician for 40 years. He retired from Rocky Flats in 2002. He built their first home on North Shields when he was 23 years old. He loved wood working and anything that had an engine. There wasn’t anything that he could not fix. He was proud of his Scottish and French heritages. Willox Lane in Fort Collins was named after Bob’s grandfather, Charles Willox.
Bob will be greatly missed by his loving wife; four children and five grandchildren, Colene Willox, of Brighton, Daniel Willox ((Janette Davis), of Austin, Texas, Cheryl (Jonathan) Richards of Berthoud, and Charles (Maria) Willox of Fayetteville, Ark.; grandchildren, Robert Chamberlain, Jacklyn Sherrill, Ricky Sherrill, Meghan Willox and Paige Willox; his sisters, Sharon Grandi (Michael Mortiz), Susan (Mark) Last, and Mary (Brett) Lockard; brothers-in-law Allen Ehrlich (Arlene Buxbum), Charles (Delores) Ehrlich; sister-in-law, Joy Schneider; and he held a very special love for his aunt, Luella Sutton, of Fort Collins.
Bob was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Ken Willox, and brother-in-law Kenneth Schneider. He was loved by many nieces, nephews, friends and family.
Visitation and a Rosary were June 2 at St. Joseph Catholic Church. A Mass of Christian burial was June 3, also at St. Joseph Catholic Church. A reception at the church followed. Burial was June 3 at Grandview Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Compassionate Hospice c/o Goes Funeral Care, 3665 Canal Drive, suite E, Fort Collins 80524.
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