Salvador L. López
March 8, 1926 – March 6, 2024
Salvador L. López was born in Loveland, Colorado, on March 8, 1926.
As a young man, he helped his father on the farm growing sugar beets in Campion, Berthoud, and Loveland, Colorado. Salvador joined the U.S. Navy on November 17, 1944, through April 23, 1946. He was very proud to have served in World War II. In 1946, he married M. Dolares Mendez. They had two daughters, Victoria and Christina.
Salvador worked at the National Bureau of Standards in Boulder, Colorado, and retired after 36 years.
Phyllis Joyce Knapton and Salvador married November 4, 1994, and moved to Omaha, Nebraska. He enjoyed his stepchildren: Cindi, Cheryl, Steven and Keith.
Salvador passed on March 6, 2024, two days short of his 98th birthday. He is survived by his wife, Joyce; all his children, as well as many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.
Graveside Service: Thursday, March 14th, 11:00 a.m., Omaha National Cemetery, 14250 Schram Rd.
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Prayers for the family during this difficult time 🙏 He was one of my favorite Uncles and I have lots of great memories of him. RIP ❤️
I wanted to send my love to all family of Sal…. When I think of Sal I think of a man of such integrity,. He was so intelligent brilliant really Such a gentle giant full of life in his 90’s awe inspiring. He treated everyone with such respect and dignity, adored the love of his life his daughters and grandchildren great grandchildren beyond words. He boasted about his family all the time I always enjoyed hearing his stories. He was a man that warmed your heart just to be in his presence. Lighthearted and patient I never saw him get stirred up by anything. He valued life like no one I’ve ever seen. I feel so.blessed to be part of family as his caregiver but more than that he was my buddy . Joyce you are such an amazing woman as well you and Sal were one in the same soulmates you two complemented one another so much , you looked out for the hearts of everyone around you guys.
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