Dorothy-Knopper-Obituary

Dorothy Knopper

Boulder, Colorado

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Boulder, Colorado
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Alzheimer's Association

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Dorothy Knopper, a kindergarten teacher who went on to become one of Colorado's top gifted-education experts and advocates, died Wednesday night at Avista Adventist Hospital in Louisville. She was 80 and had struggled for years with Alzheimer's Disease. Born in Detroit, Knopper first became...

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Ms Dorothy helped me tremendously in getting my daughter placed(Gilbert AZ 1998/9)in the proper school she was also gifted & talented. I later personally met Ms D at a conference she was apart of in Casa Grande, AZ in 1999. Today I ran across a letter from her Sept 1999 that prompted me to reach out. I extend my sincere condolences to her Family. You never know who that special and personable person will be that comes into your life to guide,share, & helped me find proper placement for my...

At this one year anniversary of Dorothy's passing, I've thought of her many times throughout the year. It's easy to remember her smile, her laugh, her friendship, and her impact on everything she was devoted to. Hugs to the family and know that Dorothy is a permanent part of my heart.

Years ago when I was at Eight Days a Week Dorothy came in with Open Space Communications. I was fortunate enough to work with her for years. We became friends because when she came in to see a proof or go over a job we'd talk & talk.
She missed her husband and spoke highly of her children and grandchildren.
I have thought about her and wondered where she was many times in the past few years and even emailed & called, now I know why I didn't hear back.
She was one of my favorite...

Her spirit will live on in all of us who attended Gibson School for the Gifted in Dearborn, Michigan. Dorthy and Gibson changed and enriched many lives, and probably saved a few.

I am so sorry to hear about Dorothy's passing. For so many years, she loved her work and she lived her work. She was a dear friend and colleague. I loved hearing about her family... she was so proud of you all.

It was with sadness that I read of your loss. I knew Dorothy when she had her office on Iris and had great admiration for her and the passion she held for her work. My thoughts and prayers are with your family. Diana Hornby