David S “Dave” Galpin age 80 of Centennial Colorado, died February 2, 2025 at his home following years of accumulative medical challenges. He is survived by his wife, son, daughter in law, granddaughter, sisters, nieces, nephew and their families.

He grew up in Pennsylvania with his two sisters, raised by a geologist and a teacher. Dave was an Eagle Scout, and became an accomplished sailor on Lake Erie working summers for a yacht club. He graduated from Illinois Institute of Technology in 1966 with a degree in Mechanical and Aerospace engineering. He met his wife of over 50 years in a ski club in Chicago and they relocated to Denver for many years of skiing.  He has been active in Ham Radio and volunteer emergency services since he got his Ham Radio license in 1959 –  KB0LP.

He retired in 2016 as a Chief Professional Engineer and power industry subject matter expert for 50 years. He started his career on DOE Nuclear Reactors in Idaho springs, and went on to engineer, repair and build power plants from Prudhoe Bay, Alaska; to Hong Kong and Saudi Arabia. One defining moment as an engineer he corrected mistakes in the Alaska State Arctic Engineering license exam.

He enjoyed tinkering on radios and cars and was active in his church, Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church. He was known as a mentor, a teacher, and helped so many over the years.  He coached and refereed youth soccer, ran a cub scout troop, raced cars, and volunteered for so many organizations. He never met a piece of technology he couldn’t disassemble and fix. Even in the worst circumstances he was known for his positive attitude and good influence.

He is dearly missed by his family, community, former co-workers, and Ham Radio friends, all of whom he stayed in touch with until the end.

Viewing and Visitation will be held at 10am and the Funeral Service at 11am on Thursday, February 6, 2025 at Drinkwine Family Mortuary, 999 W. Littleton Boulevard, Littleton CO 80120. Interment to follow the service at Littleton Cemetery.

Donations can be made to Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church.