Robert Shane

Robert “Bob” M. Shane, 72, of Parker, CO passed away February 17, 2020 at Sky Ridge Medical Center in Lone Tree, Colorado.  He was born January 11, 1948 to Don and Juanita (Howard) Shane in Marion, IN.

Bob graduated in 1966 from Oak Hill High School in Mier, IN.  He and his high school sweetheart, Kathy Taylor welcomed a son, Jeffrey Shane in 1968. Bob later married Sandy Haley, the love of his life in December 1974 in Las Vegas, NV and together they raised two daughters, Robyn and Andrea. 

Bob was a hard worker and showed his dedication as the Maintenance Director at Mariner Health of Greenwood Village for over 20 years.  After his retirement, Bob (AKA “Bob the Scooter Guy”) enjoyed buying, selling and repairing used mobility equipment. It gave him much joy and fulfillment to be able to help others in need.  He, along with his wife Sandy, could be found all around Parker on their scooters.  In his younger years, Bob enjoyed boating, working on cars, playing sports, fishing, and attending his daughters’ softball games.

Bob is survived by his companion De Morrison, son, Jeffrey Shane and daughter-in-law, Amy Shane of Cartersville, GA; daughter, Andrea (Shane) Melendez and son-in-law, Matthew Melendez of Aurora, CO; grandchildren, Cooper Shane and Charli-Anne Shane of Cartersville, GA; sisters, Karen Wendt of Irvine, CA; Pamela James of Bellefontaine, OH; sisters-in-law Karen Anderson of Urbandale, IA; Diane (Ken) Jacobs of Nodaway, IA; Kathy (Bruce) Cassidy of Missouri; Chris (Brian) Uhing of Arlington, NE; many loving cousins, nieces and nephews. 

He was preceded in death by his wife, Sandy Shane; daughter, Robyn Shane; parents, Don and Juanita Shane; brother, Richard Shane; parents-in-law, Calvin and Dolores Haley; brothers-in-law, David Wilwerding, Robert (“Bob”) Anderson and Randy James; nephews, Derrick Wendt and Tim Shane.

A celebration of life service will be held at 12:00 noon on Saturday, February 22, 2020 at the Harvard Gulch Recreation Center, 550 E Iliff Ave, Denver, CO 80210. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to:

A second Celebration of Life will be this Saturday, February 29th at 11 AM at the Nodaway Community Center located at 300 7th Avenue, Nodaway, IA 50857. 

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