Re: [cobirds] Re: Robert A. Spencer, March 31, 1924 - May 11, 2020

2020-05-14 Thread Meg Reck
Your dad sounds like a delightful fellow! I would have liked to have spent time with him. I have enjoyed reading everyone’s fond memories and can feel your loss of a wonderful man. Meg Reck Arapahoe Sent from my iPad > On May 14, 2020, at 7:49 AM, Bob Spencer wrote: > >  > > Thank-you all

[cobirds] Re: Robert A. Spencer, March 31, 1924 - May 11, 2020

2020-05-14 Thread Bob Spencer
Thank-you all so much for sharing your fond memories of my Dad! I wonder if there is some cosmic significance in the fact that he chose to pass on from this world during the peak of spring migration. :-) Good Birding Where Ever You Are! Bob Spencer Erie, Colorado On Tuesday, May 12, 2020 at

Re: [cobirds] Re: Robert A. Spencer, March 31, 1924 - May 11, 2020

2020-05-14 Thread 'Norm Lewis' via Colorado Birds
y Modesitt To: Colorado Birds Sent: Wed, May 13, 2020 5:04 pm Subject: [cobirds] Re: Robert A. Spencer, March 31, 1924 - May 11, 2020 I thank Joe Roller for pointing out Bob’s and Paula’s Bobolink connection, I thank Bob, Jr. for the parental love of delivering Bob and his wheelchair to stakeouts, a

Re: [cobirds] Re: Robert A. Spencer, March 31, 1924 - May 11, 2020

2020-05-13 Thread Bonnie Morgan
This is why I love the Colorado birding community. You are all so willing to share your knowledge and know how to pay your respects to those who went before you Bonnie Morgan Timber Pines, Florida On Wed, May 13, 2020, 7:04 PM Larry Modesitt wrote: > I thank Joe Roller for pointing out Bob’s

[cobirds] Re: Robert A. Spencer, March 31, 1924 - May 11, 2020

2020-05-13 Thread Larry Modesitt
I thank Joe Roller for pointing out Bob’s and Paula’s Bobolink connection, I thank Bob, Jr. for the parental love of delivering Bob and his wheelchair to stakeouts, and I thank Bob Spencer himself for, despite his consistent knowledge and humor, not taking himself too seriously—a very unusual

[cobirds] Re: Robert A. Spencer, March 31, 1924 - May 11, 2020

2020-05-13 Thread Larry Modesitt
On Tuesday, May 12, 2020 at 12:02:16 PM UTC-6, 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 a > memorial service anytime soon due to

Re: [cobirds] Re: Robert A. Spencer, March 31, 1924 - May 11, 2020

2020-05-12 Thread Brandon
I'll always remember Bob, he was great, always fun to run into him anywhere around the state. Longtime Colorado birders will certainly miss him. Brandon Percival Pueblo West, CO On Tue, May 12, 2020 at 8:23 PM Bob Shade wrote: > Thank you Dr Robert L. Spencer for taking your dear old Dad in

[cobirds] Re: Robert A. Spencer, March 31, 1924 - May 11, 2020

2020-05-12 Thread Bob Shade
Thank you Dr Robert L. Spencer for taking your dear old Dad in a wheelchair to see rarities! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to

[cobirds] Re: Robert A. Spencer, March 31, 1924 - May 11, 2020

2020-05-12 Thread David Gulbenkian
Bob had a memorable voice. His voice box lent itself to comedy, which he was always happy to exploit. My last memory of him was a comic crowing "I'm still here!" announcing to anyone who might be wondering if Robert Spencer was still around. Indeed. On Tuesday, May 12, 2020 at 12:02:16 PM

[cobirds] Re: Robert A. Spencer, March 31, 1924 - May 11, 2020

2020-05-12 Thread Dave Cameron
I had occasion to meet Bob Spencer twice over the years-- once at an organized group birding walk, and once by chance, at Last Chance, where we were among other birders chasing a rarity. Chatting with him briefly on both of those occasions was enough to realize quickly that he was a very