David Gary Bollig

He is survived by his wife, Susan, daughters Christine and Kimberly (Jake), and grandchildren Elizabeth, Kip, Aurorah and Kellen. He is also survived by his sisters Debra (Markus) Galle and Toni (Brian) Schlidt, Sister in Law Sandra and Brother in Law Charles (Rebecca), nieces and nephews Melissa (Ryan), Peter (Sarah) Brandon, Andrew (Darla), Anita (Eric), Robert, Charles (Carley) and William (April). His is also survived by eleven great nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Anthony and Rose Bollig of Brighton, Colorado, and sisters Diane and Cynthia and brother John.

David Gary Bollig was born November 22, 1950 at Rose Memorial Hospital in Denver.

David and Susan met on the school bus, and Sue’s father, Earl, was the plumber for the house Dave’s parents were building in Homestead Hills. He graduated 1n 1968 from the Douglas County High School in Castle Rock. They were married in an outdoor wedding July 1, 1972 at the Everitt home in Parker.

David joined the US Navy on March 17, 1969. Earning the rank ADJ3 (Aviation Machinist Mate Jet Engine Mechanic 3). He was Honorably Discharged after over four years. Stationed at Naval Air Station Cecil Field, he and Susan lived in Jacksonville, Florida.

Transitioning to civilian life, Dave moved his family to Hot Sulphur Springs where he managed a 3.2 Bar, until he joined Climax Molybdenum Mine (Now called Henderson Mine) in 1974 and accomplished a stellar 35-year career, retiring in 2009. They lived in Empire and later in Georgetown. They moved to Castle Rock in 2010.

Dave, or “Boe” as many called him, was as beloved as a person could be. His abundant sense of humor and love of joking around set him apart from the crowd. He was never afraid to be silly, much to the delight of all who knew him.

He enjoyed riding his motorcycle and he and Susan loved to travel. Their adventures included many trips to the Balloon Festival in Albuquerque and to the Oregon Coast. They recently embarked on an Alaskan cruise and also took their family to Disneyworld. Yellowstone was David’s most favored destination.

David loved his family immensely. He was a man of true integrity and steadfastness. He was a talented artist and extraordinarily creative. He was as particular to details as he could be. It is said you could eat off his shop or garage floor. You could.

Fishing was one of his favorite pastimes since childhood. He often went fishing with his parents on a little fishing boat.

A Celebration of Life will be held at the Millhouse in Castle Rock, Colorado (1375 West Plum Creek Parkway) Sunday, April 29 from 2-4 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, donations in David’s name may be made to Porter Hospice, 5020 East Arapahoe Road, Centennial, Colorado 80122.