Robert Avery McClure

Although most of Bob’s childhood was spent in Colorado, the family split time in Scottsdale Arizona for several years.

Cars, horses, baseball, hockey and skiing were of prime interest during Bob’s youth. Over time race cars became his passion. At age 13, he was drawn into the world of racing. By 14 he was building his very first race car with help from a friend and mentor. At 15, he raced up the Pikes Peak Hill Climb against his father’s wishes.

In the early 1960’s, Bob was working for Ford Racing as a mechanic under the leadership of legendary car designer Carroll Shelby. While building sophisticated race cars, test driving and some globetrotting, he ran into many of that era’s top drivers and engineers. The likes of Jim Hall, Bruce McLaren, Mario Andretti, AJ Foyt and the fore mentioned Carroll Shelby are just some of the legends he was fortunate to have met. He became friends with the Unser and Donner families during his time in racing.

As the mid-60’s approached, Bob met Bawn Almen and her son Curtis. They married in 1965 and moved to Mesa Arizona where he had taken a new job at Motorola. As the end of the first year in Arizona was coming to a close, they were with child and moved back to Colorado Springs.

Bob took on the management and part ownership of one of the McClure family businesses, running a tool rental on the west side of Colorado Springs. In March 1967, a son, Craig, entered the world. Two years later, February 1969, another son, Robert entered the world. Expansion was calling as the family moved into bigger homes in Pikes Peak Park and Village Seven communities along with the addition of ski rentals to the tool rental business.

During the next decade and a half, adventures took his family around the country and into Canada. It also included camping, hiking, fishing and RV adventures. Many wonderful family memories were made. Transition also came as the tool and ski rental business was sold, and a new career began.As Bob transitioned into residential and commercial painting, it was clear that Bob’s gift with his hands was once again at the forefront. Bob’s hands made ordinary look extraordinary.

Another passion was being developed within Bob during this time. His love for God and his son Jesus Christ was growing. He would study, pray and share his learning and growth with family and friends.

Bob was generous with his hands and talents. Many family and friends were blessed as he lent his talents to help them through many of their projects.

As retirement came, Bob continued to help family. He was energized by the fulfillment of blessing others as well as continuing to use his hands and his imagination.

Bob loved his family and was dedicated to them.His desire to protect their hearts and do for them was so important to him and obvious to his family.

He is preceded in death by his parents.

He is survived by his wife Bawn of 48 years; three sons, Curtis McClure, Craig McClure, Robert McClure (Jennifer); sister, Gail Bell; three grandchildren, Jacob, Kyle and Joshua; many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Arrangements under the direction of Swan-Law Funeral Directors, Colorado Springs, CO.