Tuesday, August 17, 2010 Pueblo Chieftain
Theodore P. Doxtater, 76, of Penrose, Colo., passed away on Aug. 2, 2010, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on Feb. 13, 1934, in Milwaukee, Wis., to Vernon and Carrie (Wentz) Doxtater. He is survived by his loving and caring wife of 54 years, Elsie Doxtater; children, David (Patti) Doxtater of Canon City, Donna (Dan) McNulty of Denver, and Theodore (Barbara) Doxtater II of Pueblo West; grandchildren, Nicole (Chad) Francis of Florence, Jason Doxtater of Canon City, Megan (Guy) Church of Pueblo, Brittney and Grant McNulty of Denver; and stepgrandchildren, Luthien Garrett, Chad McNulty and Erica McNulty. Theodore also is survived by great-grandchildren (who he affectionately labeled "the Rocky Mountain distributors" because they shared their sneezes and sniffles unwittingly through lots of hugs and kisses), Morgan Swann, Sydney, Sierra and Noelle Francis and Callie Church. He also is survived by his sisters, Joyce (John) Snedeker of Wisconsin, and Elsa (Vic) Thomas of Texas; sister-in-law, Nancy Doxtater of Penrose; brother-in-law, Nick Vans of Wisconsin; and special family members, Teresa Kline, Teri, Ashley and D.J. Hamand; and numerous other brothers and sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews and many dear friends. He was preceded in death by parents; brothers, Jack and Vernon Doxtater; sister, Millie Vans; several nieces and nephews; and his best friend Gilbert Herrera. Ted served in the United States Army. He attended Harvard Business School and was a business manager for the Colorado Laborers Union and president of the Colorado Laborers District Council. He served in the union for more than 40 years. He was responsible for creating the health plan and pension plan benefits for all members of the laborers union and the creation of the Colorado Laborers Training School. Ted served on numerous community boards around Colorado. He was a member of St. Benedict Catholic Church, the American Legion, Eagles and a lifetime member of the Elks. Ted loved to meet and talk to people of all walks of life and was at home whether he was in a meeting in the governor's office or at a church potluck dinner. He was a true champion and believer in everyone getting a fair shake. He helped a lot of people, sometimes without their knowledge, and never asked for anything in return. Just knowing he was helping was enough of a reward for him. His interests included genealogy, trips to New Mexico, playing cards, history, fishing and family gatherings. Memorial Mass, 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 21, 2010, St. Benedict Catholic Church in Florence, Colo. After a lengthy illness, his suffering is now over, and the water falling from the sky is not rain, but the tears of departed family, friends and angels welcoming him home. God bless. Arrangements handled through Wilson Funeral Home, Canon City, Colo.
Theodore P. Doxtater, 76, of Penrose, Colo., passed away on Aug. 2, 2010, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on Feb. 13, 1934, in Milwaukee, Wis., to Vernon and Carrie (Wentz) Doxtater. He is survived by his loving and caring wife of 54 years, Elsie Doxtater; children, David (Patti) Doxtater of Canon City, Donna (Dan) McNulty of Denver, and Theodore (Barbara) Doxtater II of Pueblo West; grandchildren, Nicole (Chad) Francis of Florence, Jason Doxtater of Canon City, Megan (Guy) Church of Pueblo, Brittney and Grant McNulty of Denver; and stepgrandchildren, Luthien Garrett, Chad McNulty and Erica McNulty. Theodore also is survived by great-grandchildren (who he affectionately labeled "the Rocky Mountain distributors" because they shared their sneezes and sniffles unwittingly through lots of hugs and kisses), Morgan Swann, Sydney, Sierra and Noelle Francis and Callie Church. He also is survived by his sisters, Joyce (John) Snedeker of Wisconsin, and Elsa (Vic) Thomas of Texas; sister-in-law, Nancy Doxtater of Penrose; brother-in-law, Nick Vans of Wisconsin; and special family members, Teresa Kline, Teri, Ashley and D.J. Hamand; and numerous other brothers and sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews and many dear friends. He was preceded in death by parents; brothers, Jack and Vernon Doxtater; sister, Millie Vans; several nieces and nephews; and his best friend Gilbert Herrera. Ted served in the United States Army. He attended Harvard Business School and was a business manager for the Colorado Laborers Union and president of the Colorado Laborers District Council. He served in the union for more than 40 years. He was responsible for creating the health plan and pension plan benefits for all members of the laborers union and the creation of the Colorado Laborers Training School. Ted served on numerous community boards around Colorado. He was a member of St. Benedict Catholic Church, the American Legion, Eagles and a lifetime member of the Elks. Ted loved to meet and talk to people of all walks of life and was at home whether he was in a meeting in the governor's office or at a church potluck dinner. He was a true champion and believer in everyone getting a fair shake. He helped a lot of people, sometimes without their knowledge, and never asked for anything in return. Just knowing he was helping was enough of a reward for him. His interests included genealogy, trips to New Mexico, playing cards, history, fishing and family gatherings. Memorial Mass, 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 21, 2010, St. Benedict Catholic Church in Florence, Colo. After a lengthy illness, his suffering is now over, and the water falling from the sky is not rain, but the tears of departed family, friends and angels welcoming him home. God bless. Arrangements handled through Wilson Funeral Home, Canon City, Colo.
Tuesday, August 17, 2010 Pueblo Chieftain
Theodore P. Doxtater, 76, of Penrose, Colo., passed away on Aug. 2, 2010, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on Feb. 13, 1934, in Milwaukee, Wis., to Vernon and Carrie (Wentz) Doxtater. He is survived by his loving and caring wife of 54 years, Elsie Doxtater; children, David (Patti) Doxtater of Canon City, Donna (Dan) McNulty of Denver, and Theodore (Barbara) Doxtater II of Pueblo West; grandchildren, Nicole (Chad) Francis of Florence, Jason Doxtater of Canon City, Megan (Guy) Church of Pueblo, Brittney and Grant McNulty of Denver; and stepgrandchildren, Luthien Garrett, Chad McNulty and Erica McNulty. Theodore also is survived by great-grandchildren (who he affectionately labeled "the Rocky Mountain distributors" because they shared their sneezes and sniffles unwittingly through lots of hugs and kisses), Morgan Swann, Sydney, Sierra and Noelle Francis and Callie Church. He also is survived by his sisters, Joyce (John) Snedeker of Wisconsin, and Elsa (Vic) Thomas of Texas; sister-in-law, Nancy Doxtater of Penrose; brother-in-law, Nick Vans of Wisconsin; and special family members, Teresa Kline, Teri, Ashley and D.J. Hamand; and numerous other brothers and sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews and many dear friends. He was preceded in death by parents; brothers, Jack and Vernon Doxtater; sister, Millie Vans; several nieces and nephews; and his best friend Gilbert Herrera. Ted served in the United States Army. He attended Harvard Business School and was a business manager for the Colorado Laborers Union and president of the Colorado Laborers District Council. He served in the union for more than 40 years. He was responsible for creating the health plan and pension plan benefits for all members of the laborers union and the creation of the Colorado Laborers Training School. Ted served on numerous community boards around Colorado. He was a member of St. Benedict Catholic Church, the American Legion, Eagles and a lifetime member of the Elks. Ted loved to meet and talk to people of all walks of life and was at home whether he was in a meeting in the governor's office or at a church potluck dinner. He was a true champion and believer in everyone getting a fair shake. He helped a lot of people, sometimes without their knowledge, and never asked for anything in return. Just knowing he was helping was enough of a reward for him. His interests included genealogy, trips to New Mexico, playing cards, history, fishing and family gatherings. Memorial Mass, 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 21, 2010, St. Benedict Catholic Church in Florence, Colo. After a lengthy illness, his suffering is now over, and the water falling from the sky is not rain, but the tears of departed family, friends and angels welcoming him home. God bless. Arrangements handled through Wilson Funeral Home, Canon City, Colo.
Theodore P. Doxtater, 76, of Penrose, Colo., passed away on Aug. 2, 2010, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on Feb. 13, 1934, in Milwaukee, Wis., to Vernon and Carrie (Wentz) Doxtater. He is survived by his loving and caring wife of 54 years, Elsie Doxtater; children, David (Patti) Doxtater of Canon City, Donna (Dan) McNulty of Denver, and Theodore (Barbara) Doxtater II of Pueblo West; grandchildren, Nicole (Chad) Francis of Florence, Jason Doxtater of Canon City, Megan (Guy) Church of Pueblo, Brittney and Grant McNulty of Denver; and stepgrandchildren, Luthien Garrett, Chad McNulty and Erica McNulty. Theodore also is survived by great-grandchildren (who he affectionately labeled "the Rocky Mountain distributors" because they shared their sneezes and sniffles unwittingly through lots of hugs and kisses), Morgan Swann, Sydney, Sierra and Noelle Francis and Callie Church. He also is survived by his sisters, Joyce (John) Snedeker of Wisconsin, and Elsa (Vic) Thomas of Texas; sister-in-law, Nancy Doxtater of Penrose; brother-in-law, Nick Vans of Wisconsin; and special family members, Teresa Kline, Teri, Ashley and D.J. Hamand; and numerous other brothers and sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews and many dear friends. He was preceded in death by parents; brothers, Jack and Vernon Doxtater; sister, Millie Vans; several nieces and nephews; and his best friend Gilbert Herrera. Ted served in the United States Army. He attended Harvard Business School and was a business manager for the Colorado Laborers Union and president of the Colorado Laborers District Council. He served in the union for more than 40 years. He was responsible for creating the health plan and pension plan benefits for all members of the laborers union and the creation of the Colorado Laborers Training School. Ted served on numerous community boards around Colorado. He was a member of St. Benedict Catholic Church, the American Legion, Eagles and a lifetime member of the Elks. Ted loved to meet and talk to people of all walks of life and was at home whether he was in a meeting in the governor's office or at a church potluck dinner. He was a true champion and believer in everyone getting a fair shake. He helped a lot of people, sometimes without their knowledge, and never asked for anything in return. Just knowing he was helping was enough of a reward for him. His interests included genealogy, trips to New Mexico, playing cards, history, fishing and family gatherings. Memorial Mass, 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 21, 2010, St. Benedict Catholic Church in Florence, Colo. After a lengthy illness, his suffering is now over, and the water falling from the sky is not rain, but the tears of departed family, friends and angels welcoming him home. God bless. Arrangements handled through Wilson Funeral Home, Canon City, Colo.
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