Kenneth Robins
Kenneth Michael Robins passed away on April 6, 2022, at the age of 77. A service was held on April 7 at Temple Sinai. Arrangements were made by Feldman Mortuary.
Mr. Robins was born on June 19, 1944 in Williamsport, Pa. He studied business at the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School, and received his law degree from Harvard. Mr. Robins combined both studies and was a longtime business lawyer.
In 1971, Mr. Robins and his wife Judy were married in New York City; they were married over 50 years before his passing.
One year later, Mr. and Mrs. Robins moved to Denver, where Mr. Robins practiced law for 25 years before retiring. He focused on investing and business consulting after retirement.
“He was a brilliant, kind, ethical, generous and funny man,” said Mrs. Robins. “He treated everyone as a person of value and appreciated all of the people in his life.”
Mr. and Mrs. Robins have been heavily active in Denver philanthropy, including the Denver Art Museum and JEWISHcolorado.
Contributions may be made to JEWISHcolorado or Temple Sinai.
Julius Pluss
Centenarian Julius (Julie) Pluss died April 16, 2022, five months after his 100th birthday. A service was held at HEA on April 18, officiated by Rabbi Bruce Dollin. Feldman Mortuary made the arrangements.
Mr. Pluss was born on November 22, 1921 in Greeley. He graduated from UC Boulder in 1943 with a degree in business, and then became an officer in the Marine Corps.
After completing basic training, Mr. Pluss married Rose Schmerman. They were married 76 years before Mrs. Pluss’ passing in February, 2020.
Following the end of WW II, Mr. and Mrs. Pluss settled in Denver. Julie went into partnership with his father, Sam Pluss, in the cattle business. Mr. Pluss was a past president of the Colorado Cattle Feeders Assn. He was also a member of the Denver Rotary, and was involved in a number of other charities and organizations.
“Julie was a true patriarch of the family and a pillar of the community,” Mr. Pluss’ family said. “He was valued by so many in the community for his generosity and kind spirit, and was truly adored and loved by everyone who was in his presence.
“He taught all about integrity, honor and what it means to be a good citizen.”
Survivors include his children; Dr. Richard (Annette) Pluss, Jane E. (the late Stanton) Rosenbaum and Dr. William (Susan) Pluss; and six grandchildren.
Contributions may be made to The Denver Hospice or Jewish Family Service of Colorado.
Betty Ney
Betty Ruth (Kaplan) Ney died on February 22, 2022, at the age of 87. No service was planned.
Mrs. Ney was born on September 26, 1934, in Philadelphia, Pa. She was married to Peter Ney in October, 1953; they were married for 68 years until Mr. Ney’s passing in July, 2021. They Ney family hopes to plan a celebration of life ceremony sometime during the summer.
After earning her BA at DU, and her Master’s in special education at the University of Northern Colorado, Mrs. Ney taught Head Start programs, and taught special needs children at the Haven Center. Her love of teaching continued through her retirement, as Mrs. Ney tutored college students at Arapahoe Community College and volunteered to help new immigrants learn English.
Mrs. Ney was also involved in many of the causes of the ‘60s and ‘70s; she brought her children to picket non-unionized lettuce producers, and her kids also helped her collect signatures on a petition to restrict gun ownership.
“She was a caring, inclusive individual within the community and with her family,” her family said.
She was also an avid artist.
“Betty’s compassion for humanity was clearly reflected in her prolific artwork, especially in her sculpture,” her family said. “She captured the toil of the hardworking Portuguese fisherman repairing his nets, the thoughtful reflection of a rabbi, the grace of acrobats and the abstract beauty of the human body.”
Survivors included children; Richard (Pam Muncaster) Ney, Linda (Peter) Saeta and Diane (Dan) Visser; and eight grandchildren.
Contributions may be made to Special Olympics Colorado, the Southern Poverty Law Center or the US Holocaust Museum.
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