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Donna L. Robinson

1935 - 2021

Donna L. Robinson obituary, 1935-2021, Colorado Springs, CO

BORN

1935

DIED

2021

Donna Robinson Obituary

DONNA L. ROBINSON
August 21, 1935 January 4, 2021
Donna L. Robinson died peacefully on January 4, 2021, at home in Colorado Springs, CO.
Donna was born August 21, 1935 near Aline, OK to Earl and Mary Simmons. Raised on a farm, she loved to be outdoors in the sunshine. Donna graduated from Cleo Springs High School in 1952 and moved to Oklahoma City where she attended the Draughon School of Business and worked for the Department of Agriculture. Here she also met Ralph Robinson and the two were married in 1958. The couple later moved to Colorado Springs and were married for 56 years until Ralph's passing in 2015.
Donna loved sunny days, flowers, plants, reading, spending time with her family and travel. Everything she did was organized, tidy and done thoroughly with great attention to detail.
She always provided a loving, cozy, and comfortable home for her family, including the family dogs.
Always a hard worker who liked to keep busy, she volunteered in District 11 Public Schools and Memorial Hospital while her girls were young. She later returned to her career as an Executive Secretary in Civil Service, working for Air Force Space Command until her
retirement in 2002.
Donna belonged to Village Christian Church and later Village Seven Presbyterian Church, serving in a number of volunteer positions over many years.
Donna traveled to many beautiful places during her lifetime, including many trips to the Hawaiian islands, which were a favorite. She also enjoyed meticulously planning visits to Germany, Austria, Holland, England, Italy, Mexico and Canada, in addition to extensive travel in the U.S.
Donna was predeceased by her parents, sister Leola Andrews, husband Ralph, and son, Stephen. She is survived by her daughters Annette Robinson and Sheryl Robinson Civjan (Scott), grandchildren Levi and Abra Civjan, other family members and many friends.
A small memorial will be held for Donna by her close family members when it is safe to gather in the future. Donations in Donna's memory may be made to the Alzheimer's
Association or Denver Botanic Gardens.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Gazette on Feb. 7, 2021.

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Lt Colonel Rick Douglas, USAF Retired

July 18, 2021

In the mid-1980´s United States Air Force Space Command in Colorado brought in some dumb jet pilot (me) to transition their brilliant intelligence wizards from typewriters into those newfangled microcomputers with their own unique method of word processing.

As Administrative Assistant for Space Command´s entire intelligence division, Donna was at first overwhelmed at having to essentially learn a whole new way of doing things, and a new language so to speak, in a very limited amount of time. Then, in short order, she achieved proficiency on her new personal computer, taking her entire command section to new heights of productivity. Thanks to Donna's highly successful technology-mastering example, no junior or senior officer could balk at learning to use computers themselves for the future.

I am certain I'm not alone in professing Donna was amazing to work with and is truly missed.

Phil and Deb Johnson

February 15, 2021

Phil said that “growing up and living next door to the Robinson family, was an example of the best neighbors a family could ever have.” Donna was a beautiful lady who unselfishly demonstrated God’s love to all through her kindness, work ethic, willingness to help, and choosing to do the “right thing”. Her kindness and hospitality were always on display. Sunday coffee with the Robinson family was a tradition looked forward to every week. When it was Donna’s turn to host she always served the best coffee and yummy dessert. After Phil and I were married we were invited also. The first time Phil and I hosted the Sunday get together was the first time I had brewed coffee. Donna always had a kind word for folks. She delicately commented that the coffee was flavorable. It was flavorable alrightit was sooo strong that water ended up as the popular beverage. Her organization skills and neatness were amazing and seen in her beautiful penmanship which was a work of art beautiful and precise. Her ability to grow anything inside and out was a gift. The area of flowers at the corner of the street was always colorful and appreciated by many folks who drove by. Donna’s legacy will long be remembered by all. Hugs, Blessings and Love, Phil and Deb Johnson

Colonel Don Bunce

February 10, 2021

To the Family of Donna Robinson, she worked for me for about two years in the Chidlaw Building. He performance was outstanding and I depended on her to complete the most demanding assignments. Because of her ability she was selected to be the lead secretary for the Air Force Space Command Intelligence. I am honored to know Donna; God Bless.

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