Dorothy Virginia Robinson
June 27, 1921 – July 15, 2016
Dorothy Virginia Robinson, aged 95, passed away on Friday, July 15, 2016 in Castle Rock,
Colorado. A resident of Castle Rock, she was born on June 27, 1921 in Boise, Idaho to John
(“Jack”) and Phylliss Sims. A teacher, Dorothy enjoyed a long retirement, traveled extensively
and spent time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. During retirement, she moved
with her husband, Howard, to Colorado from California to be near her family.
She is survived by her daughter, Virginia Folkestad, and son-in-law, Jim Folkestad, all of Castle
Rock; four grandchildren, Jennifer Folkestad Neuhard of Del Mar, California; Jim E. Folkestad of
Fort Collins, Colorado; Jon Folkestad of Denver, Colorado; and Justin Folkestad of Denver,
Colorado; and five great-grandchildren.
During their long marriage, Dorothy and her late husband, Howard, were virtually inseparable
for 75 years and at the end of their lives, she survived him by just 58 days.
Private services are pending.
The family requests that memorial donations be made to:
Douglas/Elbert Task Force
1638 Park Street
Castle Rock, CO 80109
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