Elke has left us to continue her journey in another place at the age of 72 years, 11 months and 13 days, holding hands with Robert Donner and son, Michael. She was preceded in death by her husband, Theodore C. Van Trabert and her parents, Ozbourne & Irmatraud Baker. She is survived by her loving life partner, Robert; her son, Michael (Gabriell) Van Trabert; a sister, Inge Baker of Vineland, NJ; stepsons, Thomas Van Trabert of Goldsboro, PA and Theodore Van Trabert of Dallas, TX.
Elke was born in Germany and traveled throughout Europe. For the past 6 years, she enjoyed traveling across the U.S. in her motorhome with Robert and her fur babies, Jazzy & Toby.
She will be missed greatly, but knowing that her spirit shall live on forever is of comfort in this time of sadness. We are all blessed by the life of this beautiful woman.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Sunday, April 7th at 4:00 PM at Olinger Andrews Caldwell Gibson Chapel, 407 Jerry Street, Castle Rock. Elke will be interred privately beside her late husband at Ft. Logan National Cemetery in Denver, Colorado.
