Pueblo County, Colorado
Colorado Insane Asylum
Personnel
Dabney, Ella G.
Ella G. Dabney - Pueblo Chieftain - July 04, 1999 - Ella G. Dabney, passed away July 1, 1999. Ella was employed for many years at the Colorado State Hospital in Pueblo. She was among the first to graduate as a psychiatric technician in the state of Colorado. Preceded in death by her sons, Joseph and William Sr. She is survived by her sons, Robert G. Dabney of Kansas and Gary E. Dabney Sr. of Denver. Also survived by her grandchildren, Bobby Lee, Joseph Chris, Robin, Gary Jr., William Jr., Tammy, Troy, Wendy and Shannon, as well as numerous great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. At Ella's request, there will be no services.
Dail, Chris
electrician, 1919 Directory
Dalton, Betty J
dietary dept, residence: 1702 Berkley av 1948, City Directory page 105 State Hospital
Dalton, John O
maintenance man, spouse Mrytle residence: 1702 Berkley av 1948, City Directory page 105 State Hospital
Dalton, Myrtle
dietary dept, residence: 1702 Berkley 1948, City Directory page 105 State Hospital
Daniel, G. F.
nurse, 1919 Directory
Daniels, Esther
attendant, residence: 217 W 6th apt 28 1948, City Directory page 106 State Hospital
Daniels, Katie
nurse, 1913 City Directory
Daniels, Katie
nurse 1914 City Directory
Daniels, Wesley E
attendant, spouse Esther residence: 217 W 6th apt 28 1948, City Directory page 106 State Hospital
Danna, Catharine
Pueblo Indicator 10-7-1939 - Graduating Exercises at the State Hospital Wednesday - Graduation of Psychiatric Nurses Was a Great Event at the Institution - Wednesday was graduation day for a class that has been studying care of psychiatric patients at the Colorado State Hospital for the past six months. The graduates received diplomas as psychiatric aides and will be given employment in the institution. The training of psychiatric aides was started two years ago to improve the standards forward attendants at the hospital. Some of the students will continue the three year course in other institutions to become registered nurses. County Judge Hubert Glover delivered the commencement address at the exercises in the hospital chapel. Miss Isabel Reardon, director of nursing, and Dr. J. L. Rosenbloom, assistant superintendent of the hospital, presented diplomas. Rabbi Perry Nussbaum gave the invocation and Rev. Paul Fife expressed the benediction. Dr. F. H. Zimmerman, hospital superintendent, was in charge of the program. The processional was played by the WPA orchestra. Graduates are Robert L. Rittgers, Denver; Evelyn Fones, Fowler; Frank Gallegos, Trinidad; Ralph Gerstenberger, Byars; Ruth Ann Kropf, Denver; Forest Lanning, Bristol; William Love, Longmont; John A. Myers, Salida; Marie Josephine Anderson, Emily Boone, Catharine Danna, George A. Mitchell, Lillian Nielson, William Loren Parks, Quinton Thomas, Victor Williams and June Woods, all of Pueblo.
Darnell, Hellen M.
worker race: W sex: F age: 34 marital: M place of birth: New Hampshire source: 1910 Woodcroft census
Darnell, Roland F.
formerly Assistant Physician at the Northern Indiana Hospital for the Insane, Longcliff, resigned to take a similar position at Pueblo, Colorado. From "The American Journal of Insanity," by New York State Lunatic Asylum, published in 1905
Darnell, Roland F.
worker race: W sex: M age: 39 marital: M place of birth: Indiana occupation: asst. supt/phy. source: 1910 Woodcroft census
Dascomb, Maude L.
dietician, 1919 Directory
Datz, Catherine
attendant, residence: 1004 VanBuren 1948, City Directory page 106 State Hospital
Davidson, Emma M
dietary dept, spouse widow of William A residence: 912 W 13th 1948, City Directory page 106 State Hospital
Davidson, Ilene
nurse, 1919 Directory
Davies, William M
office , residence: State Hospital 1948, City Directory page 107 State Hospital
Davis , Clara Mrs
attendant, residence: 1101 W 13th 1948, City Directory page 107 State Hospital
Davis, Alta
Roomer gender F race W age Un marital status Un birthplace United States occupation Attendent source 1930 census
Davis, Alta
nurse, 1930 Directory
Davis, Anna M
attendant, residence: 217 W Evans av 1948, City Directory page 107 State Hospital
Davis, Clevie
nurse 1914 City Directory
Davis, D. M.
mechanic, 1923 directory
Davis, E Francis
post mistress, spouse widow of Kenneth residence: 719 W 13th 1948, City Directory page 107 State Hospital
Davis, Helen M
dietary dept, spouse widow of John residence: 819 W 16th 1948, City Directory page 107 State Hospital
Davis, J. E.
nurse, 1919 Directory
Davis, J. F.
cook, 1923 directory
Davis, Janene
Janene "Jamie" Davis - Pueblo Chieftain - November 01, 2005 - Janene "Jamie" Davis, 58, passed away Oct. 28, 2005. She is survived by her children, Corey (Melinda) Favorite, Pueblo, and Robyn (John) Ferris, Douglas, Wyo.; grandchildren, Brittany, Billie, Dalton and Cody; sisters, Jan Jones and Chris Fisher, both of Pueblo. She also is survived by her nieces, Hannah, Holly and Heidi; and her nephew, Chris; and her close friend, Cori East. Jamie worked as a licensed practical nurse at St. Mary-Corwin Hospital, Colorado State Hospital and in Utah and Douglas, Wyo. Cremation, with a memorial service, 2 p.m. Wednesday, T.G. McCarthy Chapel. Donations in her memory may be made to the Adams Camp to help with Downs Syndrome through the funeral home office.
Davis, John F.
worker race: W sex: M age: 24 marital:S place of birth: Alabama occupation: waiter source: 1920 census
Davis, Lucy
nurse, 1923 directory
Davis, Marie
nurse, Woodcroft, 1914 City Directory
Davis, Myrtle
nurse, 1919 Directory
Davis, Myrtle
nurse, 1921 Directory
Davis, Myrtle
nurse, 1923 directory
Davis, Myrtle E.
worker race: W sex: F age: 27 marital:S place of birth: Missouri occupation: nurse source: 1920 census
Davis, Ruth
cook, 1919 Directory
Davison, Margaret
Roomer gender F race W age 28 marital status Wd birthplace Colorado occupation Attendant source 1930 census
Davison, W.J.
nurse, Woodcroft 1904 City Directory
Dawe, Edward R.
nurse, 1914 City Directory
Dawson, E. Y.
nurse, 1923 directory
Dawson, E. Y.
nurse, 1930 Directory
Dawson, Emmerette
worker race W gender F month born February year born 1875 age 25 marital status S place of birth Iowa occupation domestic source : 1900 census
Dawson, Ernest Y.
head of family gender M race W age 35 marital status M birthplace Kentucky occupation Attendant source 1930 census
Dawson, Fannie
nurse, 1923 directory
Dawson, Fannie
nurse, 1930 Directory
Dawson, Fannie
attendant, residence: State Hospital 1948, City Directory page 108 State Hospital
Dawson, Fannie F.
Wife - gender F race W age 35 marital status M birthplace Kentucky occupation Attendant source 1930 census
Dean, E.W. Mrs.
nurse, 1904 City Directory
Deason, Gladys P.
Gladys P. Deason - Pueblo Chieftain - July 16, 2006 - Gladys P. Deason, 86, of Pueblo, passed away July 10, 2006. Gladys is survived by her brother; Paul (Jean) Parker, children; Gloria (Leo) Payne, Thomas Michael (Barbara) Whalen, Richard (Brigitta) Bright and Jeanne Dunstan; grandchildren, Tannya (Steve Mortimer) Lane, Scott (Gina) Lane, Sherry (Scott) Daniels, William (Cindy) Whalen, Ronald Hansen, Elizabeth (Cody) Youngman, Richard Bright, Curt Bright, John Bright, Steven Bright, Stephine Bright, and Edward Bright; also 13 great-grandchildren; and numerous nephews and nieces. Gladys is preceded in death by her husband, Clarence Milton Deason; parents, Gurney and Rosa Parker. Gladys was an active member of Wesley United Methodist Church for over 50 years. She also was a member of numerous organizations including Ruth Circle, UMW, AARP and CAPE. Gladys retired as a psych tech and LPN for the Colorado State Hospital after 25 years. After her retirement she was a dress shop manager for 31 years. The family respectfully requests the omission of food and flowers. Contributions can be made to Wesley United Methodist Church, 85 Stanford Ave., Pueblo, CO 81005 in memory of Gladys. A memorial service will be held at Wesley United Methodist Church at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 22, 2006, with a luncheon to follow. Inurnment will take place at 2 p.m. at Roselawn Cemetery's Lakeside Memorial Pathway.
Decino, Fleeca
employee, residence: 504 N Albany av apt 7 1948, City Directory page 109 State Hospital
Decino, Mamie
waitress, 1930 Directory
Decino, Mamie L.
Roomer gender F race W age 22 marital status S birthplace Colorado occupation Waitress source 1930 census
DeGrave, Bell
nurse 1914 City Directory
DeGrave, Bell
nurse, 1913 City Directory
Dehn, Carl A
maintenance man, spouse Lois residence: 2831 Cedar 1948, City Directory page 110 State Hospital
Dehn, Oscar E
maintenance man, spouse Laura residence: 2525 Cedar 1948, City Directory page 110 State Hospital
Deids, Adah M.
worker race: W sex: F age: 27 marital:S place of birth: Michigan occupation: nurse source: 1920 census
Dempsey, Ella
nurse, 1930 Directory
Dempsey, Ella G.
Roomer gender F race W age 43 marital status M birthplace Pennsylvania occupation Night Attendant source 1930 census
Dempsey, Ella Mrs
attendant, residence: 217 W 6th apt 8 1948, City Directory page 111 State Hospital
Denham , Joe A Mrs
attendant, residence: 424 W 11th 1948, City Directory page 111 State Hospital
Denham, H. C
nurse, 1919 Directory
Denham, J.
employee, black, male, age 30, single, Missouri, 1885 census
Dennison, Annabelle A Mrs
attendant, residence: 1109 W 16th 1948, City Directory page 112 State Hospital
Dennison, Edna
attendant, residence: RD 1 Box 213 1948, City Directory page 112 State Hospital
Dennison, Leon
nurse, 1930 Directory
Dennison, Leon E
attendant, spouse Thelma residence: 1109 W 14th 1948, City Directory page 112 State Hospital
Dennison, Leon E.
Roomer gender M race W age 23 marital status Wd birthplace Illinois occupation Attendant source 1930 census
Dennison, Sadie
nurse, 1930 Directory
Dennison, Sadie A.
Roomer gender F race W age 43 marital status D birthplace Illinois occupation Attendant source 1930 census
Dennison, Thelma Mrs
attendant, residence: 1109 W 14th 1948, City Directory page 112 State Hospital
Dennison, William K
attendant, spouse Annabelle A residence: 1109 W 16th 1948, City Directory page 112 State Hospital
Denny, Artie Mrs
employee, residence: 712 E 8th 1948, City Directory page 112 State Hospital
Denny, Mr.
Denver Evening Post 1-27-1899 – Complaint About Asylum – Attorney General Campbell has received a letter from John L. Sherrod of Fruita, Colo., which is expected to raise the question of whether the insane asylum investigation shall not be reopened. The writer states that he was in the asylum for two months during 1895, and that an attendant named Denny at that institution abused inmates terribly. In one instance, says Sherrod, Denny beat and kicked a man brutally and the next day the patient was dead. Another example of the same kind is related by Sherrod in which an old man was kicked in the groin and died in a short time afterward. The writer of the letter was sent to the asylum on account of the excessive use of whisky and narcotics.
Dennyham, Mary
cook, 1913 City Directory
DePinto, Ann. S.
Ann S. DePinto - Pueblo Chieftain - September 07, 2003 - Ann S. DePinto, 95, went to be with the Lord, Sept. 5, 2003, in Pueblo, Colo. Born March 17, 1908, in Donora, Pa., to Anna and Simeon Sivak, who preceded her, along with her husband, Daniel Louis DePinto. Survived by her daughters, Marjorie (Dr. Frederic) Birner of Pueblo; M?Lou (Edward) Holliday of Key Biscayne, Fla.; Patricia Fadoul of Hollywood, Fla.; grandchildren, Frederic (Kelly) Birner of Denver, Colo.; Mark (Amy) Birner of Denver, Colo.; Julie (Dr. Lawrence) Anaya of Pueblo, Colo.; Charles (Allison) Fadoul of Hollywood, Fla.; great-grandchildren, Alex and Jorie Anaya, Audrey and Lauren Birner, Mason Louis Fadoul; sister, Sophia (Paul) Boltacz of Milwaukee, Wis.; and nieces, Susan (Tim) Coen, Shannon and John Coen, and Barbara (Mike) Klein. Ann was a Gray Lady at St. Mary-Corwin Medical Center for 20 years, volunteer at Colorado State Hospital, and devoted member of Christ the King Church. Memorial service, 10 a.m. Wednesday, at George McCarthy Historic Chapel, with Father Tom Adrian officiating. Private family inurnment to follow. In lieu of food and flowers, donations may be made to Christ the King Church in her memory.
DeRemer, Jane
employee, spouse widow of James residence: 601 Belmont 1948, City Directory page 112 State Hospital
Descomb, Maude L.
worker race: W sex: F age: 41 marital:W place of birth: Indiana occupation: dietitian source: 1920 census
Desdions, Ruth B.
Ruth B. (Huskin-Martin) Desdions - Colorado Springs Gazette - May 29, 2001 - Mrs. Ruth B. Desdions, 82, died May 27, 2001, at a hospital in Pueblo. She was a nurse at Colorado State Hospital. Mrs. Desdions was born Jan. 12, 1919, in Harriman, Tenn., to James and Fannie Huskin. She was married Aug. 7, 1976, to John C. Desdions. Mrs. Desdions is survived by her husband; six daughters, Shirley Counts, Yvonne Shoush, Sharon Andersen, Lynda Ward, Darlene Cerise and Dawn Cortese; a brother, Ralph Huskin; 17 grandchildren, 40 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. Visitation will be from noon to 8 p.m. today at TG McCarthy Funeral Home, 329 Goodnight Ave., Pueblo, (719) 543-5611, who is handling arrangements. Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Praise Assembly of God Church, 2000 Troy Ave., Pueblo. Burial will be at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday at Pikes Peak Memorial Gardens, 3825 Airport Road.
Despain, Laura
nurse, 1919 Directory
DeSpain, Laura E.
worker race: W sex: F age: 22 marital:S place of birth: Kansas occupation: nurse source: 1920 census
Dickerson, Lila
nurse 1914 City Directory
Dickson, Jimmie A Mrs
attendant, residence: 1124 W 13th 1948, City Directory page 114 State Hospital
Dickson, Marvin W
attendant, spouse Jimmie A residence: 1124 W 13th 1948, City Directory page 114 State Hospital
Dickson, Sarah
worker race W gender F month born September year born 1850 age 49 marital status S place of birth Virginia occupation matron source : 1900 census
Dickson, Sarah
matron, 1904 City Directory
Dickson, Sarah J.
worker race W gender F age 62 marital status S place of birth Virginia occupation matron source 1910 census
Dillon, Lucile
domestic, 1930 Directory
Dillon, Lucile E.
Roomer gender F race W age 29 marital status Wd birthplace Colorado occupation Domestic source 1930 census
Dilts, Virginia C.
nurse, Woodcroft Hospital, 1921 Directory
Dimple, Loren S
dentist, residence: State Hospital 1948, City Directory page 115 State Hospital
DiSalvo, Viola Bell
Viola Bell DiSalvo - Huerfano World - December 11, 2003 - Viola Bell DiSalvo went to be with the Lord Dec. 3, 2002. Viola was born on March 3, 1913 in Aguilar. Viola was Preceded in death by husband, Sam DiSalvo; son, Ben DiSalvo; and daughters, Betty Jean DiSalvo and Louise Hanson. She is survived by daughter, Eileen (James) Poole, North Carolina, Marlene West, Littleton; and Dino DiSalvo, Walsenburg; 14 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild; four sisters, Mabel Murdock, Elva Puckett, Jewel Browning; Washington; and Ethel (Delbert ) Greenland, Arizona; and brothers, Lester Herlyck, California, and Arthur (Johnnie) Herlyck, Pueblo. Viola and Sam DiSalvo moved to Walsenburg in 1976. Sam retired from the CF&I and Viola retired from Colorado State Hospital. Viola was active in the Prairie Rangers Club, AARP club, attended the Mennonite Church. Later she was baptized in the Calvary Baptist Church. She had a passion for reading and loved to share her found knowledge. Viola shared her gifts of life with all who sought to befriend her. She loved all and held no judgment. The love and kindness she bestowed upon others drifted back in blessings upon her. Viola will be cherished and missed by all.
Disert, Marguerite Davis
Marguerite Davis Disert, was a nurse at the hospital from 1949 until 1958.
Ditterline, William M
attendant, spouse Geraldine residence: 2814 Cedar 1948, City Directory page 116 State Hospital
Dixon, Ethel
nurse 1914 City Directory
Dixon, Ethel
nurse, 1913 City Directory
Dixon, John M.
gardener, 1913 City Directory
Dkystra, Fred L
employee, spouse Effie C residence: 3010 Withers 1948, City Directory page 124 State Hospital
Dkystra, Robert E
employee, spouse Betty N residence: 2733 5th av 1948, City Directory page 124 State Hospital
Dockter, Dixie Jean
Dixie Jean Dockter –Pueblo Chieftain – September 13, 2006 -Dixie Jean Dockter, 69, born Nov. 9, 1936, passed away Sept. 10, 2006. Preceded in death by parents, John and Edith Woolen; former husband, Kenneth Crawford; and son, Kenneth Crawford Jr. She leaves behind her husband of 45 years, Rueben "Doc" Dockter; twin brother, Richard Woolen; children, David Dockter, Dale (Sue) Dockter, Jerry (Lee) Dockter, Linda (Arnold) Wolf, Mike Dockter, Susan Dase (Ray Asadi); grandchildren, Misty (Craig) Nielsen, Matty (Rusty) Manly, D.J. (Kara) Dockter, Derick Dockter, Valerie (Mark) Roalofs, Jason Dockter, Ryan Cornell, Clayton Cornell, Jake (Pam) Dockter, Shannan Dockter, Chris Douglas, Bobby Douglas, Misty Douglas, John (Shannon) Wolf, Marc Wolf, Brandie (Bret) Sutton, Brooke Dockter, Chance Dockter, Jordan Dase, Jerica Dase, Asher Asadi, Ashlynn Asadi, Anwar Asadi, Adam Asadi, Jasime Asadi, Yvonne Asadi; and 19 great-grandchildren. Dixie was a lifelong member of the American Legion Auxiliary No. 203, where she gave numerous hours to the Veterans. She also was a member of the State Hospital Auxiliary where she gave numerous hours for the children. Dixie was active in all her children and grandchildren's lives. Dixie also enjoyed traveling with her husband. Visitation, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday, at the funeral home. Graveside service, 2 p.m. Friday, Imperial Memorial Gardens.
Doctor, Amelia
worker race W gender F age 20 marital status S birthplace Indiana occupation waitress source 1920 Woodcroft hospital census
Dodson, Ruby
nurse, 1919 Directory
Dolan, John P. Jr.
John P. Dolan Jr. - Pueblo Chieftain - June 29, 2000- John P. Dolan Jr., age 84, passed away June 28, 2000. He was born on April 2, 1916, to John Sr. and Nora Dolan. John is survived by his wife of 56 years, Elsie C. Dolan; his sister, Mary Shiner, Pueblo; numerous nieces and nephews, including very special niece, Audrey Perko, her husband, Ray, and their son, Gary Perko; and sisters-in-law, Mamie Pugel and Eva Pugel. Preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Catherine Dolan. Mr. Dolan was employed as an electrician with the Colorado State Hospital for 32 years, retiring in 1980. He was a member of BPOE No. 90 and the Shrine of St. Therese, where services will be held. Funeral Mass, Saturday, 10 a.m., celebrated by Father Vincente Pas en la Casa. Interment, Roselawn Cemetery. Visitation, Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the funeral home. The family requests the omission of food and flowers. Contributions may be made to the Shrine of St. Therese Building fund in care of the funeral home office.
Dolgan, Jane Josephine
Jane Josephine Dolgan - Pueblo Chieftain - December 10, 2004 - Jane Josephine Dolgan, 86, as a lifelong resident of Pueblo, Jane began her career at Quality Cleaners and Pueblo Tent & Awning. Later she and her sister, Mary, owned and operated Dolgan Cleaners, the first female-owned laundry in Colorado. She eventually worked and retired from the Colorado State Hospital as a supervisor in the laundry department. Jane especially enjoyed traveling to visit her relatives in Slovenia, bowling tournaments around the United States and monthly pilgrimages to Cripple Creek. In her younger years, she loved playing softball, bowling and marching with the St. Mary's Cadets. As she grew older, her love for sports extended to watching or listening to the Broncos and Rockies. She was our "Bookie" for football and baseball games, especially the playoffs. Jane loved her beer, cheetos and chocolate. She was especially fond of greasy fried chicken, chicken nuggets, having toast and coffee with friends, sharing past memories with others, watching Sylvia Browne on television, sitting on the porch swing to watch traffic pass by on Santa Fe and listening to big band music. She delighted in recalling and retelling old memories to everyone. She would glibly recite neighbor's lineage even down to nicknames and their dog's names. Shown into the Light by her parents, Jacob and Mary (Novak) Dolgan; her brother, Jack Dolgan; sister, Mary (Dolgan) Mihelich; infant sister, Christina Dolgan; brother-in-law John (Mary) Mihelich; sister-in-law, Wanda (Enka) Dolgan; cousins, Jacob Dovgan, Joe Dovgan, Frank (Franna) Dovgan and Rudy Dovgan; and good friends, Gladys Tice, Mary Alice Zinanti and Eunice White. She was greatly enjoyed in life and is survived by her brother, Frank "Enka" Dolgan; sister-in-law, Mary (Jack) Dolgan; cousins both here and in Slovenia, as a well as numerous nieces and nephews, whom she regarded as her "children" and many close and special friends. She was a lifelong member of St. Mary Catholic Church, Western Slavonic Association, SNPJ, and Eagles FOE. Our special thanks to: Dr. Kyra Hootman, Dr. Richard Lawrence, Pueblo Extended Care and Hospice, Roselawn Funeral Home staff, St. Mary Catholic Church. She was a kind, gentle and generous soul and we are saddened by her passing, but heartened by our memories of her. She was our "Armchair General" and it has been an honor to serve her. She took care of all of us and we feel privileged to have assisted her in any way we could. A celebration of her life will be held at St. Mary Catholic Church at 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 11, 2004. Graveside service will immediately follow at Roselawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, take a moment to recall a fond memory of Jane and celebrate the blessings of your life.
Doman, Florence
attendant, spouse widow of Emerald residence: 1115 W 12th 1948, City Directory page 117 State Hospital
Donahue, Lois
attendant, residence: 1007 W 14th 1948, City Directory page 117 State Hospital
Donahue, Lois Fiddler
Lois Fiddler Donahue - Pueblo Chieftain - May 28, 2002 - Lois Fiddler Donahue, age 81, passed away May 27, 2002, at her home in Pueblo after a lengthy illness. Lois was born July 10, 1920, at Ramona, Okla., to Charley and Ora Fiddler, and had resided in Pueblo for 66 years. She retired from the Colorado State Hospital after 40 years of employment. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jimmy Donahue; one son; her parents; one sister and one brother. Lois is survived by one sister, Beulah Youngblood, of the family home; nephew, Larry (Julie) Youngblood, Pueblo; numerous nieces and nephews and special cousin, Merle Owens, and wife Natalie of Bedford, Texas. Visitation, noon to 5 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Funeral service, 2 p.m. Thursday, George McCarthy Historic Chapel. Interment, Roselawn Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Sangre de Cristo Hospice in Lois's memory in care of the funeral home office.
Donaldson, Catherine
nurse, 1913 City Directory
Donaldson, Robert F.
worker race W gender M age 35 marital status M place of birth Scotland occupation nurse source 1910 census
Donaldson, Robert F.
nurse, 1913 City Directory
Donohue, Helen
nurse, 1919 Directory
Donohue, James F.
nurse, 1919 Directory
Doolittle, Mary T.
nurse, 1919 Directory
Doran, Francis W
office worker, spouse Dora H residence: 1102 W 16th 1948, City Directory page 118 State Hospital
Dorre, Hazel
Hazel Dorre - Pueblo Chieftain - May 08, 2002 - Hazel Dorre, 94, a longtime Pueblo resident, passed away at University Park Care Center on May 1, 2002. Born in Rocky Ford on Dec. 25, 1907, she was a graduate of Springfield High School, University of Northern Colorado and Denver General's nursing program. As a nurse/educator, she worked in numerous hospitals, taught nursing at Pueblo Junior College and finished her professional career as a supervisor at the State Hospital. Her many years of volunteer work included responsibilities with the Columbine Council of the Girl Scouts, the Pueblo Chapter of the American Cancer Society and the Pueblo Divine Science Church. She is survived by her husband of 61 years, Donald; and her daughters, Donna Dorre of Pueblo and Linda Dorre of Littleton, Colo. At her request, cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 11 at the Pueblo Divine Science Church, 115 E. Routt.
Doty, Emily
attendant, spouse widow of Paul H residence: 217 W Evans av 1948, City Directory page 119 State Hospital
Doty, Emma
attendant, residence: 217 W Evans av 1948, City Directory page 119 State Hospital
Doty, Paul H.
Roomer gender M race W age 40 marital status M birthplace New York occupation Attendant source 1930 census
Douglas, Effie
nurse 1914 City Directory
Douglas, Effie
nurse, 1913 City Directory
Douglas, Lenore A
office worker, residence: 1912 Grand av 1948, City Directory page 119 State Hospital
Dowling, Charles G
business manager, spouse Nolia residence: 1301 Francisco, house 7 1948, City Directory page 119 State Hospital
Dowling, Charles G
steward, residence: State Hospital 1948, City Directory page 119 State Hospital
Dowling, Charles G.
Roomer gender M race W age 30 marital status S birthplace Pennsylvania occupation Bookkeeper source 1930 census
Dowling, Charles G.
bookkeeper, 1923 directory
Dowling, Charles G.
bookkeeper, 1930 Directory
Downer, Clara Belle
Clara Belle Downer - Pueblo Chieftain - August 06, 2002 - Clara Belle Downer, 78, born Oct. 22, 1923, to the union of Clarence Kissell and Margaret Traylor. Clara passed away Aug. 3, 2002. She is preceded in death by her parents; and husband, Howard L. Downer, 1997. Survived by daughter; Kathryn (Ilo) Newton; grandson, Shawn Downer; great-granddaughter, Elizabeth Randolph; brother, Charles Kissell; sisters, Margaret Ballantyne and Mary Louise (Bill) Shake; and special grandson, Vincent Suarez. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Clara retired from the Colorado State Hospital in 1984 after dedicating 29 years to helping the children at the hospital. She was an avid bowler and enjoyed dancing. Her greatest love was sharing her zest for life with family and friends. Memorial service, 11 a.m. Thursday, T.G. McCarthy Rose Chapel. In lieu of food and flowers, the family respectfully requests that donations be made to a charity of choice in memory of Clara Belle Downer.
Downing, Manila
employee, residence: 1611 W 23d 1948, City Directory page 120 State Hospital
Downs, Pearl
nurse, 1919 Directory
Downs, V. A.
nurse, 1919 Directory
Doyle, Edward
Roomer gender M race W age 45 marital status S birthplace Illinois occupation Clothes Dryer source 1930 census
Doyle, Edward
laundryman, 1930 Directory
Drake, Alice
attendant, residence: 244 1/2 W 1st 1948, City Directory page 120 State Hospital
Drake, George W
attendant, spouse Alice M residence: 244 1/2 W 1st 1948, City Directory page 120 State Hospital
Driscoll, Bertha A.
nurse, 1930 Directory
Driscoll, Dollie M
attendant, residence: 2125 N Grand 1948, City Directory page 121 State Hospital
Driscoll, Lucille J.
Roomer gender F race W age 32 marital status D birthplace Massachusetts occupation Attendant source 1930 census
Driver, James F.
nurse, 1898 City Directory
Driver, James F.
Denver Evening Post 1-24-1899 – Asylum Inquisitors Down to Hard Pan – Pueblo, Jan. 24 – What will probably be the last day of the insane asylum investigation by the legislative committee began this morning with a denunciation by Attorney (Mortimer F.) Taylor, who, in vigorous language, characterized the examination of witnesses as “bullyragging,” and of such an illegal nature that 90 per cent of the testimony taken would be thrown out of an ordinary justice court… The Examination of Witnesses Finally Resumed – The proposition of Mr. Taylor and Mr. (J. R.) Dixon was rejected and to save time for it was now 11:10 o'clock, the attorney general called J. I. Thomas and J. F. Driver, attendants in the male wards. Their testimony before the committee of the board of charities and corrections was read to them and the cross-examination was in the line of showing the infrequency of vacations, their yearning for relaxation and the faithfulness of Dr. Thombs to his duties at the asylum.
Drury, Dennis
nurse 1914 City Directory
Drydale, Margie
cook, 1923 directory
DuCoing, Raymond B.
Roomer gender M race W age 23 marital status S birthplace Missouri occupation Attendant source 1930 census
Duffy, Milton A
Milton A. Duffy - Pueblo Chieftain - September 04, 2005 - Milton A. Duffy, 87, passed away Aug. 30, 2005, a resident of University Park Care Center for the past two years. Preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Mary Duffy; his first wife, Avis Duffy; second wife, Olive Duffy, and stepson, William Dale Duffy. Milton served in the U.S. Army during WWII, 1942-1945 and at Guadalcanal. He also retired as a baker from the Colorado State Hospital in 1979. Member of Adriance United Methodist Church, Royal Arch and Silver State No. 95 Masonic Lodges; Fidelity Chapter No. 144 OES; VFW No. 3641; D.A.V. Chapter 2; and was a former board member of the State Hospital Credit Union. He is survived by his wife, Mary Duffy, Pueblo; sons, Tom (Diann) Stevens, Great Falls, Mont., David Stevens, Denver, Colo.; grandchildren, Darci (Jim) Freeman, Highlands Ranch, Colo., Matthew Stevens, Seattle, Wash., Theresa Provost, Sunnyvale, Calif., William Provost, Sunnyvale, Calif.; daughter-in-law, Claire Provost, Sunnyvale, Calif.; son-in-law and daughter-inÐlaw, Bill and Margaret Wright, Cortez, Colo.; nephew, James Wright, Tucson, Ariz.; two great-grandsons, Decker and Drew Freeman. In lieu of food and flowers, donations may be made to Pueblo Animal Services 1595 Stockyard Road, Pueblo, CO 81001. Visitation, 10 a.m. to noon Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2005, at Adrian Comer Garden Chapel, with a Graveside Service to follow at 2 P.M. at Imperial Memorial Gardens. Military honors will be provided by the Pueblo Veteran's Ritual Society.
Duffy, Milton A
employee, spouse Avis M residence: 929 W 12th 1948, City Directory page 121 State Hospital
Dugan, Lola
employee, female, white, age 32, married, born Arkansas, 1930 Woodcroft census
Duggins, Vallee
nurse, 1921 Directory
Duke, Irvin
attendant, spouse Agnes residence: 801 W 15th 1948, City Directory page 122 State Hospital
Duncan, Helen J
attendant, spouse widow of William residence: 802 W 17th 1948, City Directory page 122 State Hospital
Duncan, Herbert
nurse, 1923 directory
Duncan, Virginia
nurse, 1919 Directory
Duncan, William Ellsworth
Pueblo Indicator 5-10-1941 - Navy Calls Six From State Hospital - The U.S. Navy has called six more reserves from the nursing service of Colorado State hospital at Pueblo, making 22 who have been called from the institution by the navy in recent weeks. James McCormick, Canon City; Bert Vigil Jr., Alamosa; Gordon E. Conklin, Colorado Springs; William Ellsworth Duncan, Lamar, and Joseph Lakner, Pueblo, will report to the Mare Island navy yard in San Francisco Bay as second class pharmacist's mates. While the army, navy and nation defense industries have been in-roads into the hospital's personnel, the management has been endeavoring to secure and train new employes to maintain the standards set for care and custody of the 4,000 patients in the institution.
Dunda, Margaret
nurse, 1930 Directory
Dunda, Margaret
Roomer gender F race W age 18 marital status M birthplace Colorado occupation Cook source 1930 census
Dunlap, Fern
employee, residence: 616 W 11th 1948, City Directory page 122 State Hospital
Dunlap, Mary Margaret
Mary Margaret Dunlap - Pueblo Chieftain - July 15, 2003 - Mary Margaret Dunlap, 95, departed this world on Sunday, July 13, 2003, to be with her Lord and to be reunited with her dearly loved husband, John T. Dunlap. Mary was born to George E. Snider Jr. and Elizabeth Ellen Snider in Leadville, Colo., on March 14, 1908. She leaves to cherish her memory her beloved daughter, Dorothy Ann Dunlap, of the family home; niece, Mary Lois (Frederick) Davenport; nephew, Dave (Jeanette) Walker; nieces, Bev Ogilivie, Pat (Rob) Robinson and Mabel Walker; sister-in-law, Mary Walker. She also leaves many loved great- nieces and -nephews and many good friends. Mary was a devoted wife and mother. She was a registered pharmacist, having graduated from the Capitol College of Pharmacy. During World War II, she helped organize the block mothers program and later served as an occupational therapist in the geriatric unit of the Colorado State Hospital for 14 years. Upon her retirement, she volunteered for many years in the school media centers at Carlile and Belmont Elementary schools, supporting her daughter, Dorothy, who was the media specialist. Mary was an active member of St. Paul United Methodist Church for 50 years and a member of the Homebuilder's Sunday School Class. She was a member of PEO, Chapter AU and the Delta Kappa Gamma Society. Dorothy Ann and the family would like to extend their thanks and appreciation to good friend and caregiver, Vicky Medrano, Dr. Aasen, Parkview Home Health Care and Sangre de Cristo Hospice for their loving care. Mary will lie in state at the funeral home from noon until 7 p.m. today. Graveside committal service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 16, 2003, at Mountain View Cemetery, followed by a memorial service at 1:30 p.m. at St. Paul United Methodist Church, 107 E. Routt Ave., with Pastor Tom Peacock officiating.
Dunn, Frances
nurse, Woodcroft Hospital, 1930 Directory
Dunn, Ruth E
employee, residence: 1506 E 10th 1948, City Directory page 123 State Hospital
Dunnett, Clara
nurse, 1923 directory
Dunning, June
attendant, residence: 825 W 12th 1948, City Directory page 123 State Hospital
Dunnington, Vada
Vada Dunnington - Pueblo Chieftain - January 31, 2001 - Vada Dunnington, 104, passed away Jan. 29, 2001. Preceded in death by husband of 60 years, William Bryan Dunnington. Also predeceased by daughter, Willa Deane Leathers, and son, William Wayne Dunnington. Survived by children, Darla (Marvin) Shelman of Pueblo, Jan (Sharon) Dunnington of Fruita, Colo., Wanda (Ron) Paulson of Monte Vista, Colo., and Noma (Win) Childs of Prescott, Ariz.; 23 grandchildren, 33 great-grandchildren and 15 great-great-grandchildren. She is also survived by two brothers, Everett Ausmus and Elgan Ausmus of Missouri and numerous nieces and nephews. Vada was an 11-year resident of University Park Care Center and a resident of Pueblo for 51 years. She worked at and retired from the Colorado State Hospital. The family would like to thank University Park Care Center for the care given to their mother. Funeral services, 10 a.m. Thursday. Interment, Imperial Memorial Gardens.
Duran, Adelmo Joe
Adelmo Joe Duran - Pueblo Chieftain - January 20, 2006 - Adelmo Joe Duran, 82, of Pueblo, passed away Jan. 18, 2006. Born Feb. 9, 1923, in San Luis, Colo. Preceded in death by his beloved wife of 47 years, Mary F. Duran; his parents, Sanbran and Josefita Duran; three sisters, Nieva, Ida and Cordy; and brother, Robert. Survived by his sister, Mary Romero; five children, Henry (Sandy) Duran, Judy Duran, Cathy Coffey, Irene (John) Pacheco and Geri (Tom) Baros; 10 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. Adelmo was a veteran of WWII and retired from the State Hospital. He enjoyed fishing, camping, planting his gardens and playing his guitar. His favorite holiday was the Fourth of July. He also loved his Broncos, "Go Broncos." We would like to give a special thank you to his granddaughter, Michelle Villegas, who helped take care of him over the years and Dr. Troy Comstock. The family also would like to thank the Sangre de Cristo Hospice House, on 18th and Reading, for all their help, especially Doreen, Brandi, Liz, Wanda and Agusta. Viewing, 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday, and 3 to 6 p.m. Sunday, with rosary to follow at 6 p.m., all at Romero Chapel. Funeral Mass, 11 a.m. Monday, St. Leander Church. Interment, Roselawn Cemetery. Relatives and friends will be received at Romero Courtesy Hall after the rosary and at St. Leander Church Hall following burial. Military honors by the Pueblo Veterans Ritual Team. Friends will be received at 11 Dundee Lane.
Durant, Frances
emp 1914 City Directory
Durham, Ruby
attendant, residence: 603 W 12th apt 1 1948, City Directory page 123 State Hospital
Durham, Wallace H
attendant, spouse Ruby residence: 603 W 12th apt 1 1948, City Directory page 123 State Hospital
Duvall, Myrtle E
attendant, spouse widow of Carl residence: 1216 W 17th 1948, City Directory page 124 State Hospital
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