- Date Of Birth: November 25, 1944
- Date Of Death: July 17, 2017
- State: Colorado
Robert Gordon “Bob” Etchells November 25, 1944 – July 17, 2017 Born in Denver, Colorado Resided in Westminster, Colorado Robert Gordon “Bob” Etchells was born on November 25, 1944 in Denver, Colorado to Robert Peter Etchells and Loraine (Lau) Etchells. He passed away peacefully at Covenant Village of Colorado Care Center on July 17, 2017. Bob is survived by his beloved wife of 50 years Linda, Daughters Kellie (David) Aggerbeck and Kasie (Lenny) Krug both of Arvada. Grandchildren, Ashlie (Andy) Off (Westminster), Lindsie Aggerbeck (Staten Island, NY), Jeremy Aggerbeck, Kylie Walden and Hunter Krug all of Arvada. Maggie Krug (Aurora), Kayla Malcolm Walden (Marble, MN), His Brother Richard (Judy) Etchells (Richmond, TX), Nephew Michael (Cristina) Etchells and Great Nephew Ethan Etchells all of Houston TX, Mother In-Law Joyce Cooper (Westminster), Two Brothers in-law and their wives and several nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews as well as numerous cousins, other extended family members and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, grandparents, several Aunts and Uncles and his Father-in-law George Cooper Jr. Bob attended schools in the Denver area and graduated from Aurora Central High School in 1963. He then worked at his uncle’s doughnut shop, Dutchboy Doughnuts until he entered the United States Navy in October 1965. He served on two aircraft carriers and completed three tours in Vietnam. He was honorably discharged on June 27, 1971. While in the Navy he married the love of his life Linda McCubbin on November 19, 1966. They began their life together by moving to Lemoore California and quickly settled into the Navy way of life. Their first daughter, Kellie was born in April 1968 while Bob was serving his second tour.
