Tobin, Elsa Kaplan
Dates
- Existence: April 21, 1913 - October 15, 1991
Biography
Elsa Kaplan Tobin was born on April 21, 1913 in Rocky Ford, CO. The Kaplans were a member of the only Jewish family in the small town. She was the daughter of Anna and Nathan Kaplan, Polish immigrants who moved to Colorado around 1915. Her sister, Pearl Kaplan Herman (22 November 1914 - 30 August 2006) married Dave Herman. In 1937, she married pharmacist Lou Tobin. The couple were married by Rabbi Manuel Laderman. The couple had two children, Martin and Sherrie, on the West Side of Denver. Both children attended Colfax Elementary, Lake Junior High, and North High. She died on October 15, 1991 at the age of 78. She was buried beside her husband Lou in Golden Hill Cemetery in Lakewood, CO.
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
Elsa and Lou Tobin, 1987
Photograph shows Elsa Kaplan Tobin and Lou Tobin posing for a portrait together. Photograph was identified as being taken in 1987. Photograph is in color.