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Warren Miles Robbins

August 6, 1946 — July 26, 2025

Warren Miles Robbins

Warren Miles Robbins passed away on July 26, 2025, in Tucson, Arizona, surrounded by family at age 78. Warren was born in Sioux City, Iowa on August 6, 1946, to Opal Ruth Peterson and Buford Miles Robbins, who preceded him in death. His family moved to Denver, Colorado in the early 1950s, where he spent the majority of his life. 

Warren’s lifelong love of music began in childhood when his sister, Barbara, received her first record player. The two were incredibly close. In 1965, Barbara was tragically killed in the bombing of the U.S. Embassy in Saigon while working for the CIA—a loss that profoundly shaped Warren and his family. He spent his life honoring her memory and was especially moved to attend a final CIA memorial ceremony in 2023, where an exhibit was unveiled in her honor at the CIA Museum. 

Warren’s passion for music was a cornerstone of his life. Whether it was collecting hundreds of records, blasting tunes that inspired many shouted requests to “Turn it down!”, or DJing a ski competition in the Rockies in the 1970s—music was a defining element of his life. He loved attending concerts with friends and family and exploring new sounds well into his later years. 

After graduating high school, Warren enlisted in the U.S. Air Force in 1967, serving in Thailand at Ubon and U-Tapao Air Force Bases, primarily in cargo operations. Upon returning to the U.S. in 1972, he began working as a high-end audio salesman in central Denver, where he met Carol Robbins. On their first date, she was charmed by his vintage—but impeccably clean—turquoise 1964 Chrysler New Yorker, and the fact that he spent most of his paycheck on a fancy dinner sealed the deal. During this period, Warren met several lifelong friends, with whom he shared countless memories over the years, including epic pig roasts, trips to Sturgis, poker games, football parties, abundant libations, and endless laughs. 

Warren and Carol married in 1977 and made their home in Aurora, Colorado, where they raised their two children, Erin and Matthew. Warren was a devoted and creative father, known for weekend camping trips, summertime road trips to Iowa, lake days, imaginative garage projects, movie nights, and impromptu dance parties in the basement. He channeled his lifelong fascination with flight into a career as an aircraft mechanic, eventually retiring from Frontier Airlines. 

In 2017, Warren moved to Green Valley, Arizona to live closer to his daughter and son-in-law. During that time, he enjoyed woodworking, mead and stout brewing, finalizing his tome of witty sayings (a.k.a. “Warrenisms”), and spending time with loved ones. His ex-wife Carol later moved to Green Valley in 2021, and the two rekindled a close friendship. Together, they completed several creative projects—most notably, a museum-worthy dollhouse and a model of a music-themed bar and theater. 

Warren’s quirky spirit, big ideas, kind heart, and offbeat humor will be missed by all who knew and loved him. He is survived by his daughter, Erin, and son-in-law Chris, in Tucson, Arizona; his son, Matthew, and daughter-in-law Lindsay, in Aurora, Colorado; his former wife and lifelong friend, Carol, in Green Valley, Arizona; and many loved friends and family. 

Warren celebrated life with a living wake in 2010 in Elizabeth, Colorado, surrounded by loved ones—a gathering he treasured deeply. In honor of his wishes, no formal service will be held. Instead, we invite you to raise a glass in his memory and the times he cherished with you. For those who wish, donations in Warren’s memory may be made to the Prostate Cancer Foundation.

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