Douglas M. Nutt, age 59, of Delta, Colo. passed away Tuesday evening, June 14, 2011 in the presence of his loving family, at The Hospice Care Center in Grand Junction after a one year battle with Leukemia. He is survived by his parents, Bernard and Darlene Nutt, his wife Viola Fresquez-Nutt, and daughter, Erin Nutt, three sons, Daniel, Damon and Dana Nutt; one brother, Dave Nutt and his wife Pam, one nephew and one niece, two granddaughters and three grandsons.
After receiving a bachelor's degree in criminal justice from the University of Nebraska, Douglas served as a captain with Colorado State Department of Corrections, retiring after 30 years. He was a private man of many talents, convictions, depth and integrity. He possessed a sensitivity and love for animals, fostering many homeless and volunteering his time in rescuing strays. He generously contributed towards various causes. He was a collector of antiques, a carpenter of perfection and beauty, had a magical, nurturing green thumb and was an amazingly gifted blues musician. He was an honorable man with a very unique sense of humor he and his soul mate shared through the years, God blessed them, with together. Douglas had a passion to ride his harley, embracing and savoring the pleasure of freedom the riding provided. Douglas, not religious but spiritual, a servant of God, he rode off to the heavens with the wings of the angels, continuing freely on his spiritual journey in time.
A private family service will be held at a later date at a favorite family campsite. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in memory of Doug Nutt, may be made to the Leukemia Research Foundation, 720 S. Colorado Blvd., Suite 500S, Denver, Co 80246 or to the Delta County Animal Shelter, P.O. Box 1111, Delta, Co. 81416. Arrangements are under the direction of Crippin Funeral Home & Crematory, Montrose, CO.
