Dorothy W. Dolan

Dorothy W. Dolan, 79, of Fort Collins, passed away from cancer at Pathways Hospice in Loveland on September 14. Dorothy was born on December 16, 1929 in Trinidad, Colorado to William and Laura Collins. She was raised in Denver and graduated from North High School and Barnes Business College. She married Edward H. Dolan in 1951; they later divorced. Dorothy was employed by the state of Colorado for forty years, the last thirty of those at Colorado State University. She retired in 1998. She never failed to put together fabulous birthday celebrations for her children, their spouses and her grandchildren. She loved to ride her bicycle around the neighborhood. She also loved music and dining out with friends. Dorothy was a charter member of Fellowship Bible Church under the leadership of Pastor Roy Knutson. She most recently attended Front Range Baptist Church. Her Christian faith was paramount in her life and sustained her through the very end. Dorothy will be remembered for her friendly and enthusiastic spirit, sense of humor, and remarkable generosity. She will be deeply missed, but we are comforted by the knowledge that she is no longer in pain, and with her Lord Jesus. Dorothy is survived by three children: Colleen James Fullbright of Fort Collins, Edward Sandra Dolan of Greeley, and Nancy Fujiwara of Fort Collins; five grandchildren: Vanessa Derrington of Fort Collins, John-Paul Gomez of Luxembourg; Luke Dolan of Arizona, Sean Fujiwara of California, and Jasmine Fujiwara of Fort Collins. She is also survived by 4 great-grandchildren: Zoe, Kayleigh and Brandon Derrington of Fort Collins; Jenny Marie Gomez of Luxembourg; and a sister, Ruth Reeser of Loveland. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Dorothy's name to The Salvation Army in care of Bohlender Funeral Chapel. A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, 11:00 a.m. at Bohlender Funeral Chapel. Graveside Service will be Monday, 11:00 a.m. at Resthaven Memory Gardens Cemetery.