Dear Colorado Birding Community,
I originally just replied to Joe (see below), but after reading all the
accounts of the often funny times with Bob in the field, many by familiar names
from the past, thought I'd share my condolences as well because there seems to
be a theme here - Bob Spencer (Sr) was a wonderful, funny man loved by many. I
don't think I've met you Bob Jr., but I'm hoping my kids wheel my sorry ass out
to see a Yellow-billed Loonie when the time comes - you sound as caring and as
good a person as your Father was.
Wishing the Spencer Family Well,Doug Ward (Kingery/Spencer Class of '73)
- Forwarded Message - From: Doug Ward To: Joe
Roller Sent: Tuesday, May 12, 2020, 07:52:56 PM PDTSubject:
Re: [cobirds] Robert A. Spencer, March 31, 1924 - May 11, 2020
Joe,
Please extend my condolences to Bob's son for the loss of his Dad, but also
please reflect our collective loss in the Colorado birding community. He was a
kind, funny, and caring man who you would always look forward to running into
at a DFO meeting, or whenever and where ever folks were chasing down a rarity.
I spent many days with Bob back when I was a kid, particularly when my Mom was
active in DFO and CFO (amongst other organizations back then), but also in the
field on the many DFO trips we were on together. I was reflecting today that I
believe Bob was there on my very first birding trip led by Hugh (Kingery) down
at Waterton way back in April 1973 when I was eight. - wow time flies! Time
has passed, and I can't recall the last time I ran into Bob, could be more than
20-25 years ago, but hadn't forgotten his smile and wit.
Again, please do pass on my thoughts and prayers to his son and family. We
lost a good man, but he obviously led good and fulfilling life with many
friends in our community who are feeling the loss as well. Thank you for
letting us know.
Best Wishes,Doug
On Tuesday, May 12, 2020, 11:02:18 AM PDT, Joe Roller
wrote:
Today is a somber day, as long-time Denver area birder and friend, Bob
Spencer, passed away yesterday. His son, Robert, asked me to post this brief
obituary. There cannot be amemorial service anytime soon due to Covid-19, but
we'll eventually find a wayto gather, share memories and mark his place in our
lives. Joe Roller, Denver
Dear members of the birding community:It is with sadness that I share with you
that my Father, Robert (Bob) Spencer died peacefully yesterday while in
recovery from a recent broken hip. He and his new bride, Shirley (died 2006)
moved to Golden Colorado from Buffalo/Rochester New York in 1952. They lived in
Golden ever since. My Father worked as a printer, but he lived to see birds and
share birding with the regional birding community, especially members of the
Denver Field Ornithologists (DFO) and Colorado Field Ornithologists (CFO).
While serving as a past president of DFO (circa 1990) he helped invent the
Ptarmigan award, which the organization still gives out periodically. Some of
his proudest moments was receiving lifetime achievement awards from both
organizations. I am so grateful for all of the friendship and support that the
birding community has shared with my Father throughout his long life (he was 96
years old!).
Donations in his name may be sent to: Colorado Field Ornithologists
(cobirds.org) OR Denver Field Ornithologists (dfobirds.org).
Robert L. Spencer, Ph.D.Professor of Behavioral NeuroscienceDirector of
Neuroscience MajorDepartment of Psychology and NeuroscienceUCB345University of
Colorado BoulderBoulder, CO 80309office room: Muen D465Boffice phone:
303-492-0854robert.spen...@colorado.edu
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