Florence Dobbins

Florence L. Dobbins, 79, passed away on December 23, 2011 peacefully at her residence. She was born in Greybull WY. the daughter of Frank Vinson Casey and Gertrude Jean (Agee) Casey.

On June 19, 1948, at the Presbyterian Church in Red Lodge, MT she married Robert E. "Bob" Dobbins., also a Wyoming native from Greybull. On their 25th and 50th anniversary, the renewed their vows.

Flo was raised and educated in Greybull, Wyoming, graduating from Greybull High School. As a student , she studied under Walter Drengston and sang in a triple trio which won high honors in Wyoming and nearby states. She later attended Casper College. Employed by S&S Distributing, Casper Lumber and then for many years before retiring in 1991 from the Natrona County School District No. 1.
She inherited her father's love of music and beautiful voice,singing in the Presbyterian Church choir for 44 years in addition to singing with the Sweet Adilines, Casper Comic Opera, Red Dog, Mathers Singers, and the BPO Does National Soloist.

She traveled with Wyoming State Choir and the Civic Chorale to perform in different cathedrals in Europe, at Fisher Hall and Carnegie Hall in New York City and Mexico. She sang National Anthems for the Casper T-birds Junior College basketball games, functions at the Casper Event Center as well as numerous weddings and funerals.

In her adult years, she enjoyed square dancing, ballroom dancing, boating and water-skiing. She loved to travel, having traveled extensively to other countires with her husband Bob. After retirement , she and her husband enjoyed wintering in Arizona. Diagnosed in 2006 with Alzheimer's Disease prompted their move back to Casper in 2007.

She continuously devoted herself and her good fortune to serving the social needs of the community. Her philosophy was to enjoy the process of life, regarding every moment and every act as having some importance.She will always be remembered as the one that reached out to everyone she met, as she didn't know a stranger. What she looked for in others was a heart…and if she found one, the owner was good enough for her. She had a contagious laugh and was able to catch sunshine in her smile which brightened the hearts of others. We will sorely miss her loving and sensitive ways, her laughter and generous heart, yet the sunshine of her smile will remain in our hearts forever.

Survivors include; three sons, Frank and Dan Dobbins of Denver, Colorado; David Dobbins of Casper, Wyoming; a daughter, Renea Kerr and her husband Tom Kerr of Casper; 7 grandchildren; DeAnna Dobbins of Aliso Viejo, California; Kimberly and Stephanie Dobbins of Denver, Colorado; Jordan Casey Dobbins of Phoenix, Arizona; Redea and Robay Dobbins of Casper; Relena Dobbins of El Mirage, Arizona. Also surviving are 3 great-grandchildren, Seraiah, Elijah and Isaiah Dobbins of Casper as well as number of nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, parents and two brothers.

FUNERAL SERVICE: A Funeral Service for longtime Casper resident, Florence Dobbins, will be held on Tuesday, December 27th 2011 at 2:00 vP.M. at Newcomer Funeral Home. 710 E. 2nd St., Casper, WY., officiated by Rev. Paul Kuhn of the First Presbyterian Church. A visitation will be 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM Monday, December 26th at Newcomer Funeral Home. A Graveside Service will be at the Donald J Ruhle Memorial Cemetary in Greybull, WY on Wednesday, December 28th, 2011 at 1:00 p.m.with Pastor Becky Anderson officiating.

Memorials may be sent, in Florence's name, directly to: Alzheimer's Association Great Plains Chapter 1500 South 70th St. Ste. 201 Lincoln, Nebraska 68506.