Graduated from Decatur High School in 1951.
Married 10/24/1953 to Duane H. Dobbs who passed away in September 2010.
Retired from Kraft / Heinze Corporation July 31,1992 after 20 years of service.
Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Vincentian and Volunteer.
Sun Valley Lodge Volunteer.
Sun Health Auxiliary Volunteer
Colleen’s smile and kindness would light up a room. Her laughter was infectious. She was the proverbial energizer bunny, always having the time and energy to help others in need or just share a moment of joy to make someone’s day a bit more special. Truly a non-stop servant of the Lord.
Colleen was an artist with pen, pencil and paint. She also taught herself piano. Back in her Kraft days she used to enjoy hosting and attending Bunco parties with her friends from work. The competition was fierce and she was a strong competitor. She absolutely adored baking all kinds of goodies, especially for Christmas. Her signature divinity candy was the best. She loved to play miniature golf and became quite good at it, winning some local Sun City tournaments.
Colleen’s love and dedication to her family was beyond reproach. She was most certainly the glue that kept her family together and will be sorely missed.
Colleen is survived by her son Douglas E Dobbs (60), son David H. Dobbs (65), daughter-in-law Jane E. Mitchell-Dobbs (60), grandson Zachary H. Dobbs (33) and granddaughter Bridget C. Dobbs (26).
Funeral Services will be held on Friday 1/15/2021 at 11:00 AM at Saint Patrick Catholic Church 10815 N 84th Street in Scottsdale, Arizona. The family is requesting donations to be sent to The Society of Saint Vincent De Paul Charities. Their phone number is 602 850-6926 www.stvincentdepaul.net.
Additionally, Colleen is interned at Sunland Memorial Park 15826 Del Webb Boulevard. Sun City AZ 85351 in the Haven of Dedication Wall LL niche 1257. You may pay your respects there although it is recommended that you do not use GPS. Directions to the facility and the dedication wall may be obtained from Sunland at (623) 933-0161.
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