She grew up in Golden, CO where she met and married Doug Orr and had three children. They moved to Casper, WY in 1966 where she spent many years as a bookkeeper. In those years she was involved in many local organizations from 4H to Desk and Derrick where she made lifelong friends. She returned to Arvada in 1984 to help run the family business, and later went to work at Mother Cabrini Shrine until her retirement. After retirement she found joy in being a full time mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Retirement also allowed her time to enjoy her Faith Bible Chapel singles group, Bible study, book club, and the Rocky Mountain Pheasant Club.
She is survived by her brother, Joe Maxson of Golden, CO; her daughter, Sandy Atkinson (Wes) of Casper, WY, and sons, Shawn Orr (Gina) of San Diego, CA and Rob Orr (Beth) of Arvada, CO. She leaves behind 9 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by her husband of 30 years, Douglas Orr, father, Monroe Maxson, and mother, Hazel Maxson. Celebration of Life services to be held at Olinger Highland in Thornton, CO on Monday, August 2nd at 10am. There will be a viewing at Olinger Highland for all friends and family on Sunday August 1st from 4pm to 8pm.
Mom loved floral prints and bright colors; therefore we encourage you to dress accordingly for her celebration of life.
In lieu of flowers please make a donation to either the Mother Cabrini Shrine or International Myeloma Foundation.
Services will be held at Olinger Highland Mortuary: 10201 Grant Street Thornton, Colorado 80229. A visitation will be held at Sunday, August 1, 2021 at 4:00PM and a funeral service will be held Monday, August 2, 2021 at 10:00AM.
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