Nova Robert “Bob” Hutton

Nova Robert “Bob” Hutton, 79, of Centennial, Colorado, peacefully passed away on July 01, 2022, due to complications related to Covid.

Bob was born on December 9, 1942, in Elk City, Oklahoma, to Nova and Ruby (McCoy) Hutton. The death of his father in 1953 forced Bob to take on many adult responsibilities, including caring for his younger siblings, Billy Joe and Gayla Sue. Although Bob did not have an easy life growing up, he always found ways to find (or make) fun in spite of his circumstances. Bob graduated from Clarendon High School in 1961 and maintained close relationships with many of his classmates.

Bob married Linda Winkcompleck in 1962. Their daughters, Robin and Holly, were born in 1964 and 1968, respectively. After attending classes at night for seven years, while working full-time and helping to raise his family, Bob graduated from West Texas State University in 1969. One of his proudest accomplishments was becoming a Certified Public Accountant; he loved to tell people that CPA stood for “cleaning, pressing and alterations”. Although Bob’s career started in accounting, he went on to pursue other areas in the oil and gas industry; ultimately, opening his own consulting firm.

Bob was a strong, kind, loving, and supportive father. Robin and Holly proudly claim the title “Daddy’s Girl” and are grateful for his involvement in their lives. In addition, Bob is adored by his grandchildren Sean, Bryndan, K’leigh, Sarah and his “bonus” grandchildren Sarah B. and Matthew.

After moving to Colorado, Bob met and married Barbara Kramer, and they spent nearly 33 wonderful years together. He loved Barb’s daughters, Beth and Kathy, as his own and was happy to help them in any way he could.

Travel was one of Bob’s favorite activities. He logged millions of airline miles and maintained his Hilton “Diamond” status with his travels to Europe, Hawaii, numerous locations in the Continental US, Mexico City and Kuwait. Bob was an avid cyclist and enjoyed riding the beautiful Colorado trails with his beloved, Barb. Their evening walks around the neighborhood were a daily highpoint for them.

Bob was a fun-loving, gentle and kind man. He was fiercely passionate about treating people with respect and kindness and left his mark wherever he went. Known as a “true southern gentleman”, Bob leaves a legacy and example for all of us to emulate.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Kramer, his parents, Nova and Ruby Hutton, and his siblings, Joe Hutton and Gayla Boshart.

He is survived by Robin Stout, her husband Dennis, and their children Sean his wife, Rebecca, and Sarah Stout; Holly Arredondo, her husband, Gerald, and their children Bryndan, his wife, Destiny, and K’Leigh Arredondo and her girlfriend, Veronica Garcia; brother-in-law, Ray Boshart, “bonus” daughters, Beth Kramer; Kathy Brazier, her husband, Craig, “bonus” grandchildren, Sarah and Matthew Brazier, and numerous nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be conducted at St. Andrew United Methodist Church, Highlands Ranch, Colorado. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Cal Farley’s Boys Ranch, https://www.calfarley.org/.