Charles Earl Nesmith Sr.

Charles Earl Nesmith Sr. passed from this life on August 31, 2016. Born on April 6, 1940, A Denver native Chuck loved being in the outdoors and working with his hands. He is survived by his wife Diane, brothers Francis (Mardi) St. Petersburg FL; James L. Los Alamos NM; sons Chuck Jr., Wayne, and Kevin; Daughters Anita Houston (Kenneth), Wanda and Michelle; 8 Grand Children and 6 Great Grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his mother Sylvia (Dingle), and father Earl C. Nesmith. Chuck was a member of the Boy Scouts of America as child and as an adult leader for many years where he was forever dubbed "Mr. Dad". He had a passion for history, especially the American fur trade era. He was an active member of the Tallow River Trappers Association and the South Platte Valley Historical Society. He loved to travel the American west with his wife Diane and re-enact Fur Trade Era Rendezvous complete with period attire and housing and period name "Old Bear." A former member of the board of directors of the South Platte Valley Historical Society he was instrumental in the planning and reconstruction of The Fort at Ft. Lupton (an Historically accurate recreation of the original fort built by Lancaster Lupton.) He also started the Lancaster Rendezvous held on Memorial Day each year at the Rendezvous grounds adjacent to the Ft. An avid wood and metal worker he also enjoyed making various creations using woodworking and blacksmithing tools. Chuck and Diane were married on September 11, 1966. Celebration of life will be held at 2pm Sunday September 11th, 2016 at: The Fort 2001 Historic Parkway Ft. Lupton, CO 80621 (Northwest corner of County road 14 1/2 and CO Highway 85 in Ft. Lupton.) In lieu of flowers; donations can be made to the South Platte Valley Historical Society, P0 Box 633 Fort Lupton, CO 80621 Arrangements are being handled by Malesich and Shirey Funeral Home 5701 Independence Street Arvada, CO 80002