Dave Blain

Dave was born January 27, 1960, in Greeley, CO, the son of Bryce David Blain and Sally (Nelson) Blain.

Dave graduated from Greeley West in 1978, then went on to Western State earning a bachelor’s in business.

Dave married Karla (Jordan) Blain on June 23, 1984 at the Shrine of Mother Cabrini in Golden, Colorado, and enjoyed a wonderfully busy life with their three children and 11 grandchildren.

Dave joined Big R Stores with his father at a young age and took over the business in 2000. He bought a company with a handful of stores and grew it to a multi-state success with 37 brick and mortar stores plus a full-fledged e-commerce business.

Dave especially loved spending time with his grandchildren. He loved classic rock concerts, rodeos, traveling the world with his beautiful wife, spending time with friends, playing pickleball, snowboarding, horseback riding, hiking, hunting, and spending time at his ranch in La Veta.

Dave was currently a member at Christ the King Church and Pueblo Pickleball Association.

Remaining to cherish Dave’s memory are his spouse, Karla Blain; children, Jordan Blain (David Sanchez), Tyler Blain (Jenna Blain), Sarah Fassiotto (Casey Fassiotto); grandchildren, Elizabeth Contreras, Evelyn Contreras, Blain Contreras, Luke Sanchez, Bryan Blain, Brock Blain, Bryce Blain, Elena Fassiotto, Adeline Fassiotto, Luciana Fassiotto, and Charlotte Fassiotto; Step-mother, Judy Blain; sisters, Kim Blain and Dana Kelley and their spouses, sister-in-law, LaCinda (Ken) Elgan, along with numerous nieces and nephews, cousins, and other loving family.

Preceding Dave in death are his parents, Bryce Blain and Sally Blain.