March 26, 1961 – February 2, 2025
Robert J. “Bobby” Padeway, age 63, passed away at home surrounded by family on February 2, 2025. He was a resident of Colorado Springs for 53 years and formerly a resident of Amelia Island, Florida. He was a Bartender and PGA certified golf instructor.
Bobby was born on March 26, 1961, to SFC Frank J. Padeway (US Army, Ret.) and Epifania (Pudoc) Padeway in Fort Knox, Kentucky.
Bobby had a passion for golf. He enjoyed fishing and had an appreciation for Billiards. He attended Restoration Church and was a 1979 graduate of Widefield High School. He attended Fort Lewis College. He proudly served in the United States Air Force Reserves for 5 years.
He is survived by his daughters: Melissa Kindhart (Josh) and Rachelle Biber (David); his siblings: Oliver Padeway (Maria), Olivia Lawson, Baltazar Padeway (Donna), Diana Padeway (Terri Hoffman), Ed Padeway (Alfer), Linda Bugtong, Oscar Padeway (Robin), Glenn Padeway (Toni); his grandchildren: Tristan Biber, Conner Kindhart, and Caitlyn Kindhart; as well as numerous uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by Frank J. Padeway, Martin Bugtong, Fred Padeway, Epifania Padeway and Maria Bugtong.
A visitation will be held from 10am to 11am on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at Restoration Church. A Celebration of Life service will be held at 11am on February 11, 2025, at Restoration Church located at 9355 Peaceful Valley Rd, Fountain, CO 80925. Interment and scattering of ashes will be at a later time. A reception will be held following services at Restoration Church.
Memorials in Bobby’s name may be made to Restoration Church.
1 Corinthians 13:13, “So now faith, hope, and love abide, these three; but the greatest of these is love.”
Maribel
8 Feb 2025In behalf of my son Harry and my sister Lydia, I would like to express our deepest sympathy the Padeway family for the loss of our dear uncle Bobby. He will be missed very much!!
Jessi
8 Feb 2025You shined such a light on this world, Bobby. Your beautiful perspective will live on. You’re so loved and will always be remembered. Until we meet again, my friend! Race to five for twenty! <3
Yvonne Short
8 Feb 2025So very sorry. My prayers are with you all.
Mark Schultz
8 Feb 2025To my extended Padeway family I’m so sorry for your loss. I will never forget the countless days in my youth at your home.. Bobby was always a kind soul. To Shorty and her family my prayers go out to all of you.. keep a spot at a fishing hole for us Bobby until we meet again.. love you, my brother..
Bobby Cross
8 Feb 2025To Oscar & Family, My prayers to all of you.
Dee Geray
9 Feb 2025I knew Bobby from HS and after many years saw him bartending in fountain.. we talked a bit then didnt see him again.. many condolences to family and friends.. the Padaway family has experienced a significant loss and my thoughts are with you all.. Dee
Kimberly Aleman
9 Feb 2025My condolences to the family , he always had a smile . He will always be remembered I’m my heart ❤️ May god bless & give the family strength at this time . Bobby you were a sweetheart,
Pat Jarrett
9 Feb 2025My sincere condolences to all of you. Bobby was so friendly and open to everyone. And he was a fantastic chef! I feel honored to have been able to eat some of the scrumptious food he made. He was very proud of his family and loved you all very much. His love will carry on through you. Live your lives to honor the best parts of him!
With much love,
Pat
Don F
9 Feb 2025Dammit Bobby. Love ya man, I remember being your concierge . When you were recruited to Fort Lewis College.. we had good times then. And from then on. A few bumps and disagreements. But that is life. We always kept our Bond. RIP