Dorothy Alber Obituary

Our beautiful Mom, Wife, Grandmother, and Great Grandmother, Dot Alber has gained her eternal wings and is resting peacefully in Heaven. She passed away Monday April 28, 2025 at the age of 84 in Durango, Co surrounded by her family. Dot battled a difficult and painful cancer. Her death was very unexpected and has brought much sadness to our family.

Dot was born October 10, 1940 in Hastings, NE to Wallace and Frieda (Kissler) Newman. She married Bob Alber on Feb 8, 1959 in Hastings, NE. They farmed in Blue Hill, NE & raised 4 daughters. In 1980 they moved to Steamboat Springs, CO. Dot managed ski shops in Steamboat, using her creative talents she designed beautiful retail spaces.

2004 Dot and Bob moved to Pagosa Springs, to enjoy their retirement years.

Our beloved Dot, had stunning beauty inside and out. She had great strength in her soul and lived life to the fullest. She showed patience that was gentle, generous, and kind. She had an adventurous fire for life and she never gave up. She had a comforting grace that made you feel accepted and loved. Her delicious cookies and homemade meals felt healing. You could taste all the love she put into her cooking. Her cooking was such a gift that she joyfully shared with anyone. She was humble, and compassionate, and always thought of others. She was a self taught natural artist and beautiful creative soul. Her talent for capturing the subtle uniqueness of nature in her illustration was magical. Her place of peace and connection was with nature. Her home gathered so many animals that would come to seek comforting shelter around Dot and Bob's sanctuary. She was the other half of a long beautiful partnership with her best friend and loving husband Bob. They were a legendary team.

Dot is survived by her husband of 66 years, daughters; Kim Johnson (partner Zane) Craig, CO, Tracia Premer (husband Rock) of Lincoln, NE, Robin Harris (husband Jeff) of Taos, NM & Rachel Alber (partner Andrew) of Pagosa Springs, CO, Grandchildren; Tyson Voyek (partner Brook Stoddard, kids; Oakleigh, Kory, Brandon & Sydney), Cammeron Howard (husband Austin, kids; Jett, Ace & Rhen) Skyler Trujillo (husband Jace, kids; Jackie & Catelyn),Taylor Premer (wife Taylor Thompson). Brother; Robert Newman. Many nieces & Nephews. Dot was proceeded in death by her parents, In-Laws; Hank & Mary Alber, Grandson; Corey Voyek

Immediate family will have a celebration of life at a later date and take Dot’s ashes to a special place in the mountains.

May the many blessed memories with sweet Dot bring comfort to those who knew her and continue to inspire love across generations.

She will be forever loved and missed.