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Shirley Pinkston Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jun. 15, 2013.

Shirley, beloved wife, devoted mother, loving grandmother, delightful aunt and lifelong friend passed away peacefully in her sleep on June 13, 2013 at her home of 47 years in Boulder, Colorado.
Shirley was born on August 8, 1931 in Chillicothe, Missouri to Vernon Hale and Minnie Glennys (Johnson) Trumbo. She grew up in Breckenridge, Missouri and moved to Boulder, Colorado with her father and two sisters in 1946.
Prior to her graduation from Boulder High School in 1949, she worked at Kresge's Department Store and started with the First National Bank in Boulder on May 23, 1949. She retired June 7, 1991 with almost 42 years of service.
She met her husband at The Mammoth Roller Skating Rink in Denver, Colorado, in 1951. She married James Randall Pinkston (Pinky) on March 29, 1952 at Evangelical United Brethren Church on Broadway in Boulder, Colorado. The building is now part of the University of Colorado.
Shirley and Pinky were big square dancers. She loved to sew, crochet, cross-stitch, embroider, paint designs on fabric, knit, and make the most adorable cloth bears you have ever seen. Her little bears have landed in Russia, Japan and Canada. She became interested in pouring, firing and painting her own ceramic designs at her winter home in Sun City, Arizona. There are some beautiful southwestern ceramic pieces she painted that decorate their Arizona home.
She is survived by her loving husband of 61 years, Randall of Boulder, Colorado. She is also survived by her daughter, Roxana Madrid and her husband Ron of Berthoud, Colorado, her son Bruce Pinkston of Big Lake, Alaska, her grandson Justin Madrid (Jami) of Johnstown, Colorado, her granddaughter Erica Madrid (Amy) of Aurora, Colorado, great-grandsons Marshall and Corbin Madrid. She is also survived by several sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces and nephews.
Memorial services will be held at Crist Mortuary, 3395 Penrose Pl, Boulder, Colorado at 10:00AM on June 19, 2013. Interment will be directly following the service at Green Mountain Cemetery 290 20th Street in Boulder.
In lieu of flowers donations can be sent in Shirley's name to TRU Hospice Community Care, 2594 Trailridge Drive East, Lafayette, Colorado, 80026.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

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June 16, 2023

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Sandra

Always in my heart & thoughts! Miss you!

June 13, 2014

Bruce Pinkston

Oh and please do not my dad for those of you that have his phone numbers. Thank you

June 13, 2014

Bruce Pinkston

June 13th 2014. Thinking of you Mom..... day by day, week by week, month by month. You will alway's be by my side. I love you and miss you....!!!!! Thank you all that have posted on here. I can't tell you enough what it means to me. My father is still lost and I'm not sure if he will ever recover. Again Thank you Folks.....!!!!!!!

Posted by Bruce Pinkston

February 6, 2014

Curt Culver

Hope you are doing well Bruce and staying warm up there :)

July 22, 2013

Bill Arnold

I knew Shirley for many years at the First National in Boulder. She always had a old and was a wonderful asset to the bank. She was a very intelligent, knowledgeable and faithful employee and the customers adored her
I know she was a super mom and wife to Pinky. They had a true and devoted,wonderful life together. Shirley will be missed greatly by her family all who knew her. I'm ow she is with God and is on a heavenly place.
Mucho e to her famy God. Bless all of you.
Bill Arnold

June 20, 2013

Donna Oehrtmann

Pinky, Left out after leaving Boulder 12 years ago we now are
living in Tiverton, Rhode Island. Often wondered where you
two were. Now we know Shirley is with God and will be taken
good care of just as you did.
Prayers for you and all the family,
Donna and Ray Oehrtmann

June 19, 2013

Esther Romero

Bruce, I know your Mother was a great Mom. She had you. I always thought of you, as one of mine. She'll always be in your heart. Please call us. 970-352-3486 Esther Romero

June 18, 2013

Bruce Pinkston

To my mother, the mother that I wished every body in the world knew or has a wonderful mom like you, cause the world would be a better place and that's is so true. Thank you for the wonderful memories, the laughter's of life..... and the support all those years.
I love MOM.....!!!!!!!!!!
R.I.P. 6-13-13 ??? ???

June 18, 2013

Bob and Nancy Woltman

So sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers for your whole family.

June 18, 2013

Sorry to hear about your mom's passing Bruce. I have lost both my parents in the past five months so know how difficult it is. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Kim Walkenhorst

June 18, 2013

I enjoyed working with Shirley at First National. She was always smiling, and a very hard worker, very intellagent
and never bragged on herself. She will be sadly missed.
Prayers for you Pinky and family. Donna (Tripp) Oehrtmann
and husband Ray.

June 18, 2013

Pinky and family,
Shirley was the greatest and I enjoyed working with her at First National. Many, many, fond memories.
Sincerely, Donna (Tripp) Oehrtmann and husband Ray.

June 17, 2013

Jim & Deb Green

Pinky ours thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Shirley had a great life and will be missed dearly.

June 17, 2013

Carol Otava

Sorry to hear about your loss. Prayers and thoughts be with you at this time and in the days to come. My husband, Bob, worked with you Jim and I remember playing cards at your house several times back when we were all youngsters. Take care. Lovingly, Carol Otava

June 17, 2013

Sandra Hernandez

My thought and prayers are with you all! It was my honor and joy to have had Shirley be a part of my life, I will miss our her and ourt talks dearly!

June 17, 2013

Robbie and Sharon Doyle

Pinky and family, our thoughts and prayers as you grieve your loss. May your hearts be comforted in the joys and memories that are forever lasting. God Bless all of you.

June 17, 2013

Cheri Shanahan

She will be greatly missed! My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of sorrow.

June 17, 2013

steve & karen Miranda

Our thoughts and prayers go out to you Pinky and the Pinkston family. May you find comfort in one another and know you are in our hearts.

June 16, 2013

Doris Ross

I loved seeing you at your 6 month dental visits when we would catch up and you would tell me about your latest "bear creations." I could tell by your face you put so much love into these little bears. They gave so much enjoyment to so many people.

June 16, 2013

Steve & Wally Hoff

You're in our thoughts & prayers Pink & Jim & Family -

Your Petersville Buds

June 16, 2013

DeBelle

So very sorry for your loss, she is doing a happy dance in heaven and laughing.

June 16, 2013

Sharon Brammer

RIP Shirley! My sympathy to Pinky, Roxie, Bruce & families!

June 16, 2013

Terrisa Kercher

Pinky, I hope you all find comfort in each other during this time of sorrow. And may you all find peace knowing she is in the arms of our Lord.

June 16, 2013

marti ingraham

Deepest sympathy to all the Pinkston family from the Ingraham family( Mark in San Diego and Erik in Boise Idaho).. Long time neighbors and friends..Rest in peace Shirley!

June 16, 2013

Alicia Platz

Rest in Peace Shirley our hugs and prayers go out to our good friends Roxana and Ron. Thinking of you and sending you many hugs. Just take one when you need one. Love you

June 16, 2013

Pinky, my prayers are with you and yours, Shirley lived quite a wonderful life.
Bill Hyder

June 16, 2013

Sharon Marie Olson Couillard

To my dearest Aunt Shirley - You have and always will be a special aunt in my life. We share the same birthday, the same love of dolls, and the same view of life...to find joy and happiness. You always were so special - we loved your visit when you came to Idaho to see me and I will always remember the visits we had in your living room with all your precious dolls that you made and collected. I will not be able to come to the memorial since I am in Europe, but you and your beautiful family will be in my heart. May they find peace knowing you lived a wonderful life and are free from all ailments and pain. LOVE YOU!!

June 15, 2013

Norval Olson

We LOVE you Aunt Shirley! I know that you are now in a much better place. Peace in Christ.

June 15, 2013

Roxana Madrid

Mom, you have always been my best friend, my confidant and my hero. We will miss you and love you forever. Rest in Peace Mamu. Love Roxana and Ron

June 15, 2013

Erica Madrid

I love you grandma. The sweet memories I have of you I will always hold close to my heart.

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