Donald R. Pfost

Donald Robb Pfost, 82, passed away unexpectedly on February 23, 2023. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Lois (FitzSimmons); daughters, Kathleen Kieckhafer (Chris) and Michelle Pfost; grandson, Travis Godec (Jody); granddaughters, Kailey and Ashley Kieckhafer; and great-grandsons, Camden and Brendan. He was preceded in death by his mother and father, Virginia and George; and brothers, Richard and George Leroy. Born July 2, 1940, in Boise, Idaho. He served his military service in the US Army band before continuing his education at North Idaho Junior College, followed by a Bachelor of Education from the University of Idaho and a Ph.D. in sociology from CU Boulder. He taught as a sociology professor at Western Carolina University for fifteen years before returning to Colorado to start a second profession as a statistical analyst for the Colorado Department of Labor & Employment for another fifteen years. Very politically active throughout his life, Don traveled several times to Nicaragua and spent many years protesting nuclear proliferation. Of special note were his memberships in the Southern Colorado Runners, Health Care for All Colorado, and Sierra Club, especially concerning climate change. He was a life-long runner and woodworker, and he spent many of his later years volunteering at the Pueblo Friends of the Library used bookstore, Books Again. After retirement, Don had the opportunity to enjoy some trips abroad with his wife — Ireland and Scotland to explore his heritage, Kauai, Hawaii, and many trips to watch baseball games umpired by his grandson, Travis. At his request, he was cremated and there will not be a service at this time. Memorials may be made to Care & Share, 2605 Preamble Point, Colorado Springs, CO 80915 or a charity of your choice. A celebration of life is planned for this summer.