Berry, Dokes (Dorothy Kobey), 1905-2009
Biography
Mrs. Dorothy Kobey Berry (Mrs. Nathan Berry) was generally known by her nickname, "Dokes." b. 22 July 1905, Aspen, Colo.; d. 24 Feb. 2009, Denver, Colo.; age 103.
Found in 11 Collections and/or Records:
1923 High School Graduation, 1923
Nathan, Dorothy, and Silas Kobey (left to right) pose for a formal portrait in Aspen, Colorado in 1923. All three wear graduation caps and gowns. Dorothy, whose nickname was ''Dokes,'' and Silas Kobey were the children of Harris and Leah Sheffel Kobey. Nathan Kobey was the son of Benjamin and Hattie Reiss Kobey, as well as a cousin of Dorothy and Silas Kobey. Dorothy was the valedictorian of the 1923 graduating class at Aspen High School in Aspen, Colorado.
Articles, Publications and Genealogical Materials, 1880-2005
This folder contains newspaper and magazine articles, family tree charts, and brief family histories relating to the Kobey family.
Dokes Kobey Berry, 1928
Dorothy (Dokes) Kobey Berry poses for a formal portrait.
Dorothy "Dokes" Kobey Berry 97th Birthday, 2002 July 22
Dorothy (Dokes) Kobey Berry poses for an informal photograph in her home in Denver, Colorado on July 22, 2002, her 97th birthday.
Dorothy ''Dokes'' Kobey Berry 97th Birthday, 2002 July 22
Dorothy (Dokes) Kobey Berry holds a sign stating: ''Happy Birthday Dokes Kobey Berry, 97 and Still driving.'' Roberta Volin holds the other end of the sign.
Dorothy ''Dokes'' Kobey Berry 97th Birthday, 2002 July 22
Dorothy (Dokes) Kobey Berry poses for an informal portrait in her home in Denver, Colorado on July 22, 2002, her 97th birthday.
Four Generations of Berrys, 2000
Growing up in Early Colorado: The Lives of Jewish Children, 2012
Brief biographies of Jewish men and women who grew up in Jewish communities in Colorado. Contains historical photographs and interviews with people describing their childhoods.
Kobey Kids as Graduates, 1923
Oral History Interview with Dorothy ''Dokes'' Kobey Berry, 2002 March 22
Discusses life as a pioneer in the thriving mining town of Aspen, family ran business there and prospered, growing up without many other Jewish families, school life, teaching in a country school, moved to Denver around 1924, and talks a lot about her family life.