Robert Duane "Bob" Lovelace
Marriages
Janet Kay Bunnell - December 16, 1962
Obituaries
The Daily Sentinel page 4A - July 9, 2022
Robert (Bob) Duane
Lovelace, age 83, died in
his home in San Carlos,
Sonora, Mexico on July 6,
2022.
After graduating from
Englewood High School,
Bob served in the Marine Corps. On December 16,
1962, Bob married the LOVE of his life, Janet Kay
Bunnell. He then graduated from the University of
Denver with a degree in electrical engineering (and he
almost completed his MBA, but his wife informed him
it was time to get a job!). After graduating college, he
went on to enjoy a successful career with Schlumberger
Well Services. Working for Schlumberger Well
Services allowed Bob and Jan to live in remote parts
of Nebraska, North Dakota, and Wyoming. After being
promoted (against his will) to a management position in
Houston, Texas, Bob decided it was time for a change
in careers. In 1974, Bob sought out a new challenge
and bought a Mr. Steak restaurant in Grand Junction,
Colorado, which enjoyed many years of success and
became a fixture in the community.
In December 1999, Bob and Jan closed the restaurant
for the last time and retired to San Carlos, Sonora,
Mexico. These years were filled with Bob’s passion for
flying his Beechcraft Bonanza, swimming, boating,
cycling, and travel. Bob’s philanthropy was extensive,
with orphanages in particular holding a special place
in his heart. He remains the namesake of the Lovelace
Academy that currently provides an education for more
than 100 students per year in the Philippines.
Bob is survived by his wife of 59 years, Janet Kay
(Bunnell) Lovelace; sons, Robert Duane (Deana)
Lovelace, Jr., Zane Lee (Belle) Lovelace, and Lance
Glenn Lovelace; as well as numerous grandchildren and
great-grandchildren.
Those wishing to honor Bob’s life can make a donation
to the Lovelace Academy at www.ach.ph.
