Howard Gates Robinson, aged 98, passed away on Thursday, May 19, 2016 in Lone Tree, Colorado. A resident of Castle Rock, Colorado, he was born on March 18, 1918 in Los Angeles, California to Frank and Florine Robinson. His sister, Mary, preceded him in death. A self employed decorative iron craftsman, Howard enjoyed a long retirement, traveled extensively and spent time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren. During retirement, he moved with his wife, Dorothy, to Colorado from his native California to be near his family.
He is survived by his wife, Dorothy Virginia Sims Robinson, his daughter, Virginia Folkestad and son-in-law, Jim Folkestad all of Castle Rock, four grandchildren, Jennifer Folkestad Neuhard of Delmar California, Jim E. Folkestad of Fort Collins, Colorado, Jon Folkestad of Denver, Colorado and Justin Folkestad of Denver, Colorado and five great grandchildren.
Private services are pending.
The family requests that memorial donations be made to:
Douglas/Elbert Task Force
1638 Park Street
Castle Rock, Colorado 80109
www.detaskforce.org
