Alice (Robinson) Root passed away peacefully on April 3, 2025. She was 97. Alice is survived by her daughter, Patricia Cozart (Robert) of Louisville, Colorado, granddaughter, Johanna Root of Rock Springs, Wyoming, and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband James, son Randall, and all five of her brothers.
Alice and her brothers were born and raised on a farm in Nebraska. She graduated from Page High School in 1944, a year ahead of her class.
Alice moved to Lincoln with two of her friends to attend Business School. While going to school, she got a job with a local potato chip company as a bag fill inspector. After completing her studies, Alice was employed as a secretary to the President of a bank in Lincoln.
She met her future husband at a dance and it didn't take long for Jim and Alice to decide they were meant for each other. They were married for 72 years.
Only Jim's death would separate them.
After marrying, Jim and Alice purchased a home in Lincoln while they were both working for Elgin Watch Company. When Elgin announced the factory in Lincoln was closing, they had a big decision to make about whether to stay in Lincoln or move elsewhere. Alice had cousins who lived in Boulder so they decided to visit them to see what the area was like. Coming into town and seeing the beautiful mountains, they knew this was the place for them to live. Jim and Alice built a house east of Boulder, and enjoyed that gorgeous view for over 40 years. They eventually sold the property, and moved to Erie, Colorado.
In retirement, Jim and Alice had fun touring on their Honda Gold Wing motorcycle.
They visited all 48 contiguous states and 4 provinces of Canada as part of the Gold Wing Touring Association - Front Range Gold Chapter A. They served as Colorado Chapter Director and Co-Director from 1988 - 1991. They were honored as National Gold Wing Family of the Year in 1996. Jim called Alice his "Queen Bee". It fit her perfectly because while she was busy with projects at home, she helped organize events and fundraisers for the motorcycle club. They also enjoyed Country Line Dancing, and taught classes at the local senior center for many years.
Alice's family would like to thank the wonderful, attentive staff at Legend of Broomfield for their excellent care during the time she lived there.
Thanks also to Compassionate Hospice Care of Broomfield for making Alice's last days as comfortable as possible. Special thanks to family friend, Brian Fillmore, whose presence helped Alice to stay in her home in Erie after Jim passed.
Alice will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, grandmother and loyal friend. The words kind and sweet were most often used to describe her. Usually, her first question when you visited was "Are you hungry, can I fix you something to eat?". She will be sorely missed.
If you wish to make a donation to honor Alice's memory, please feel free to donate to the charity of your choice. And on a nice day, take your favorite scenic drive and remember the good times you shared with her.
A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.