Russell Shorty Robinson

Russell (“Shorty”), a well known and respected individual for the past 33 years in Estes Park, passed away Wednesday evening, August 12th at Estes Park Medical Center due to complications from colon and intestinal cancer. He had no known family other than the many friends and companions here in the Estes Park community who watched over him, adopted him, and helped care for his needs. Born in Kansas City, Missouri in 1951, he remained an avid Kansas City Chiefs and Royals fan until his last day, and probably beyond. Known for his “RED KC” attire on any given day of the year, especially on game day without exception, Russell would always take a good ribbing from other team fans, but never give up hope that KC would win the next one. In 1982, Russell took a Greyhound bus ride and landed in Denver, Colorado. We heard he might have had an Aunt living there at the time. Sometime in the early summer months of 1982, the owner of the Old Plantation hired him and Russell worked there for many years, thus started his new home in Estes Park. Russell always talked of the pies being baked there at the Old Plantation. For the next 25 years Russell worked, helped and contributed to many of the business establishments in the Estes Park community. He was always faithful, prompt, courteous, respectful, and thankful to all he met that helped him. About 2007, Russell announced “he retired”, and took up more enthusiastically the “KC sports” scene. During all football or baseball seasons, you could find Russell glued to a seat at Lonigans or the Wheel watching any game that was on, but never missing a KC game. Occasionally, he would make a bet, and usually won a big pool. He might hold a record in Estes for the most football pools won by an individual. Russell’s other enjoyments were going to football and baseball games in Denver and the occasional trip to Blackhawk, from which, Russell always said he won! He also enjoyed listening to music, certainly Motown, Blues, and the Classic Rock. Sometimes you might even catch him humming a tune. In 2010 he was diagnosed with colon and intestinal cancer, and under went extensive surgery and treatments. For the last five years Russell was a super trooper showing exceptional, resilient character, fighting through his health and life hardships without a whimper or complaint until his last day. We all loved Russell, helped care for him, and enjoyed his quiet humor, his respectful character, and his company for all the years he was with us. We will always remember the stories about him and the ones he shared with us. Thank you to all those persons who touched his life, helped care for him, and were his friend. Russell Robinson will be missed and always remembered. A life celebration will be held at Lonigans, 110 West Elkhorn Ave, Estes Park in honor of Russell on Tuesday, August 25, 2015 from 6:00pm to 12:00am. All who knew Russell are welcome to share stories, memories and gather as friends. We will have music, and all drinks will be half price. We would ask folks to bring a potluck food dish to share. Donations will be accepted for EPMC, Crossroads, and Salud. Any questions, info or other help, please contact Dave Callahan at Lonigans, email: [email protected], cell: 970-556-1368.