Talitha Leola Dotson Obituary
The passing of Talitha Leola Dotson of Fort Collins, Colorado occurred on July 6, 2026. Talitha, born on March 3, 1933, is remembered by those who knew her. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Fritz Schwarz and Clara Schwarz; her former husband Erwin Dotson; her brother Johnny Schwarz; her sister-in-law Mary Schwarz; her sisters, Leota Weitzel and Viola Campbell; and her brothers-in-law, Leroy Weitzel and Clyde Campbell.
She is survived by: her children, Patty Ludwig (Mark), David Dotson (Cheryl), Donna Paladino, Jeanne Emmel (Jeff) and Alan Dotson (Jen); her grandchildren, Jeremy Bruinsma (Cheri), Chad Bruinsma, Jared Bruinsma (Merin), Josh Dotson (Bonnie), Jimmy Dotson, Jori Staal (Mike), Dakota Bagbey, Jamie Whetstone (Liam), Seth Dotson (Hannah), Noah, E. J. Dotson, Larry Ludwig, Linda Cota (Nick), Erika Emmel and Ally Emmons (Bob); and her siblings, Virginia Moore (Max) and Don Schwarz (Lynnette). She is also survived by 18 great-grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and dear friends.
