Robert “Bob” William Reardon

Robert “Bob” William Reardon

Castle Pines, Colo.

After an extended illness, “Bob/Papa” Reardon fell asleep in death on Nov. 29, 2023, with his family by his side. His happy and rich life was filled with love, purpose, and adventure.

Bob was born on July 27, 1947, to James and Helen Reardon of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and became the big brother to five siblings. Bob’s first job was working alongside his father at The Paramount & The Pill Box Pharmacy. He graduated from Jefferson

High School, went to college in Mankato, Minn., and spent 13 months in the Navy in Vietnam. When he returned, he married the love of his life, Diana Lynn Button on May 17, 1970. They made their first home in Cedar Rapids, where he worked in the Iowa State Highway Department.

Bob and Diana both started studying the Bible and as their knowledge increased so did their appreciation from what they were learning. Their baptism as Jehovah’s Witnesses on July 13, 1973, was a milestone in both of their lives. As he began to express the unshakable faith he had developed in the Bible’s promises and God’s loving personality. This moved him to live as a person of true integrity, and to volunteer his time to share the Bible’s comfort and hope for the future with others. Even in recent days when he could no longer speak, his neighbors, nursing staff, and those who would visit were reminded that he was firmly convinced of the solution to all problems: God’s Kingdom.

Bob and Diana’s nest came to include Diana’s younger sister Lisa Button for several years. Then three sons, Zach, Zeb, and Zeke. While the first two boys were very young they moved to Colorado, and Bob began working for Otis Elevator. They all treasure the memories made during their many adventures in the great outdoors. In addition to his fun-loving character, the satisfaction he found in working hard to provide for his family always came through. As a problem-solver turned engineer and inventor, he passed on practical skills and ingenuity to his sons. His devotion to his family was impossible to doubt, because it was expressed in affection and stability. Later in life “Papa” had the joy of becoming a grandpa to grandsons Graham and Beck, and granddaughter Berkley. The most special place in his heart was for his wife, Diana; her joy was his joy. He selflessly gave whatever he could of his time and energy to bring her happiness during their 53 ½ years of marriage, and the time they shared was filled with creative and beautiful proofs of lasting love and true loyalty.

Bob’s honorary family grew as his heart expanded to love more and more people wherever he went throughout his life, especially those in the six different congregations he attended in both Iowa and Colorado. His upbeat, positive, jovial nature drew others to him and spread to all who came to know him. Many would say that an unforgettable characteristic of Bob was always being ready and willing to help others in moments of need. He loved his neighbors, and loved sharing with them. In the difficult last year, they returned the love he showed. He was adored and will be greatly missed by his family, countless friends, and community.

Bob is survived by his wife, Diana Lynn Reardon of Castle Pines, Colo.; son Xaq O’Riordain (Zach Reardon) of West Virginia; son Zeb (Tammy) Reardon of Vinton, Iowa; son Zeke (Juliete) Reardon of Parker, Colo.; grandsons Graham and Beck, grand-daughter Berkley; sister-in-law Lisa (Ivan) Dixon, Topeka, Kan.; honorary grandsons Camden and Kai LeFevre; brothers Dan (Cindy) Reardon, Bill Reardon; sisters Linda Kirsch, Carol (Greg)Egger and Jeanne O’Dean; many beloved nieces and nephews; mother Helen Reardon. He was preceded in death by his father James Reardon and brother-in-law Bob Kirsch.

We wish to offer a sincere expression of gratefulness to all the caregivers, neighbors, and hundreds of friends who helped to make Bob’s last year full and meaningful. Bob loved saying L’ Hitra Ot, he explained, in Hebrew, it’s not goodbye, instead it conveys the meaning of I’ll be seeing you, forever. So, L’Hitra Ot.

Memorial services will be given by his friend Dave Najdzion, and will be held online via Zoom, on Dec. 16, 2023, at 3 p.m. MST.

Zoom Meeting ID: 837 2866 5150

Password: 2023

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