Dorothy
C. Dalquist, a longtime Denver resident, passed away May 23, 2015,
surrounded by her family. A native of Chicago, IL, Dorothy graduated
from New Trier High School in Winnetka, IL. She went on to earn
degrees from Smith College (Northampton, MA) and Northwestern
University (Evanston, IL). Dorothy moved to Denver in the early
1960s and began a long career in the fields of newspaper reporting
and public relations/communications.
Sheridan residents could always count on good articles regarding their community when in her columns.
She proudly worked for The United Fund (now United Way);The Denver Post; the City of Englewood; and the Colorado Department of Revenue, where she served as the Chief Information Officer until her retirement. A lifelong learner, she actively pursued additional education through the Denver University OLLI program as both a student and teacher.
A loving wife and mother, Dorothy married Carl R. "Rolly" Dalquist in 1963. Together, they raised three children, Maria (Lee), Christopher, and Karen (Gavigan). They enjoyed many years of doting on their seven grandchildren. Dorothy considered herself "to be so lucky to have such a great family", which included her in-laws, nieces, nephews, and their many children.
After more than 50 years in Denver, her extensive circles of
friends also brought her great happiness. Dorothy was preceded
in death by her parents; her brother William E. Kress, Jr., and
her husband, Rolly.
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