Robert Rolofson Obituary

October 23, 1928 - February 14, 2009 Robert George Rolofson, 80, died February 14, 2009 in Colorado Springs, Colorado. He was born October 23, 1928, in Cripple Creek to Tom W. and Dorothy (Erichsen) Rolofson who are deceased. He was married July 14, 1956 to Marissa Ruhtenberg. Bob is survived by his wife of 53 years; sons Mark (Sharon Kloepfer) Rolofson and Tom Rolofson; daughter Robin (Lee) Evanoika; and granddaughters Shelby and Ashley Evanoika. Bob graduated from Cripple Creek and Victor High School in 1946 and then joined the Army and served in the Pacific Theater for two years. After his military service, he attended Colorado State University and graduated in 1954 with a degree of Doctor of Veterinary Medicine. He practiced veterinary medicine in Colorado Springs for 48 years in a small and large animal mixed practice. He was a member and past president of the Colorado Veterinary Medical Association and an Honor Roll Member of the American Veterinary Medical Association serving from 1984-1990 on the AVMA Council on Veterinary Service. He was also a member of the American Association of Equine Practitioners and served for over 20 years as track veterinarian for the Colorado Racing Commission. He was also a member of the Pikes Peak Range Riders for 48 years serving as a Past President, Ride Director, and member of the Board of Directors. In civic life he served on the El Paso County advisory board for Penrose Stadium and Equestrian Center, Junior Warden for Chapel of Our Saviour Episcopal Church and was a lifetime member of the BPO Elks. He owned Oak Grove Ranch in Teller County where he raised Hereford and Angus cattle, and Thoroughbred and Warm Blood horses. A memorial service will be at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, February 19, 2009, at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, Canon and Manitou Avenues, Manitou Springs, CO. Memorial contributions may be made to the Pikes Peak Range Rider Foundation, 13710 Hallelujah Trail, Elbert, CO 80106.