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In Memoriam
Tom Robinson '64
We are saddened to inform you that Tom Robinson '64, father of Malik '92 and husband of RJ Council of Regents member, Cleo Parker Robinson, passed away on April 4, 2022.
Tom is a beloved member of the Regis Jesuit community who touched the lives of so many during his 31-year tenure as a teacher and coach and continued as a member of the Board of Trustees and then the Council of Regents after he moved to work as the assistant commissioner at CHSAA. Tom at his core was a leader who truly embodied what it means to be with and for Others. His calming presence and commitment to the greater good will live on in the hallways of Regis Jesuit in perpetuity. Our school would not be what it is today without him.
Obituary
Thomas Edward Robinson, husband, father, grandfather, teacher, coach, athletics commissioner, sports official, and stalwart supporter of education and the arts, passed on April 4, 2022 at the age of 76 with his family at his side. Born and raised in Denver, Colorado, Tom was a student at Sacred Heart and Regis Jesuit High School. As a student at Regis he studied Latin, was named to the football All-State team and was Prom King in 1964 (with his Prom Queen, Cleo Parker, who later became his wife in 1970). A 1969 graduate of Colorado State University (CSU), Tom was an All-American running back and cornerback which earned him the nickname “The Bomb”. He also ran track and played basketball, while earning his degree in mathematics. He subsequently became a recruiter for the CSU football team, and later a Board member. He earned his master’s degree in Public Administration from the University of Denver in 1982. After his graduation from CSU, Tom tried out for the NFL San Francisco 49ers, but a devastating injury brought him back to Denver where he married Cleo Jo Ann Parker (with whom he co-founded Cleo Parker Robinson Dance in 1970) and began his distinguished 31-year teaching and coaching career with Regis Jesuit High School. At Regis, Tom taught all levels of mathematics, including AP Calculus. He was assistant coach in football, basketball, and track (1969-83). the varsity basketball coach for 10 years (1983-93), and varsity golf coach (1993-95). Named as a Regis Teacher of the Year, Tom created the Regis Diversity program, served on the Board of Directors, and has a scholarship in his name that has received over $500,000.00 in funding. Many of Denver's most iconic members of the civic, corporate, and non-profit communities remember his firm but patiently guiding hand in the classroom and on the field, and the impact he had on shaping their futures. Years after leaving school, many of them still affectionally referred to him as "Coach". Following his years at Regis, Tom became the Associate Commissioner for CHSAA (Colorado High School Activities Association). His primary responsibilities for the CHSAA office included overseeing the golf program and officials, but he was also pivotal in developing a sporting behavior program that has earned recognition from member schools based on the premise that fans should "Cheer for Your Team and Not Against Your Opponents." View the full obituary.
Services and Sharing Condolences
Visitation took place on Wednesday, April 13 from 4:00-8:00 pm at the Cleo Parker Robinson Dance Theatre.
A Celebration of Life was held on Friday, April 15 at 11:00 am at New Hope Baptist Church with a reception following at 3:00 pm at the same location. You can watch the full service on YouTube here.
Those wishing to express their support of the family are asked to send their condolences to Cleo Parker Robinson Dance at 119 Park Avenue West, Denver, CO 80205 or to info@cleoparkerdance.org. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Cleo Parker Robinson Dance.
Read more from CHSAA about Tom’s illustrious career and impact.
Read a tribute from Denverite on Tom's life and influence.
We join the prayers of the community of Regis Jesuit with yours for the repose of Tom's soul and the consolation of his family and all those who loved him. May he rest in peace.
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Tom is a beloved member of the Regis Jesuit community who touched the lives of so many during his 31-year tenure as a teacher and coach and continued as a member of the Board of Trustees and then the Council of Regents after he moved to work as the assistant commissioner at CHSAA. Tom at his core was a leader who truly embodied what it means to be with and for Others. His calming presence and commitment to the greater good will live on in the hallways of Regis Jesuit in perpetuity. Our school would not be what it is today without him.
Obituary
Thomas Edward Robinson, husband, father, grandfather, teacher, coach, athletics commissioner, sports official, and stalwart supporter of education and the arts, passed on April 4, 2022 at the age of 76 with his family at his side. Born and raised in Denver, Colorado, Tom was a student at Sacred Heart and Regis Jesuit High School. As a student at Regis he studied Latin, was named to the football All-State team and was Prom King in 1964 (with his Prom Queen, Cleo Parker, who later became his wife in 1970). A 1969 graduate of Colorado State University (CSU), Tom was an All-American running back and cornerback which earned him the nickname “The Bomb”. He also ran track and played basketball, while earning his degree in mathematics. He subsequently became a recruiter for the CSU football team, and later a Board member. He earned his master’s degree in Public Administration from the University of Denver in 1982. After his graduation from CSU, Tom tried out for the NFL San Francisco 49ers, but a devastating injury brought him back to Denver where he married Cleo Jo Ann Parker (with whom he co-founded Cleo Parker Robinson Dance in 1970) and began his distinguished 31-year teaching and coaching career with Regis Jesuit High School. At Regis, Tom taught all levels of mathematics, including AP Calculus. He was assistant coach in football, basketball, and track (1969-83). the varsity basketball coach for 10 years (1983-93), and varsity golf coach (1993-95). Named as a Regis Teacher of the Year, Tom created the Regis Diversity program, served on the Board of Directors, and has a scholarship in his name that has received over $500,000.00 in funding. Many of Denver's most iconic members of the civic, corporate, and non-profit communities remember his firm but patiently guiding hand in the classroom and on the field, and the impact he had on shaping their futures. Years after leaving school, many of them still affectionally referred to him as "Coach". Following his years at Regis, Tom became the Associate Commissioner for CHSAA (Colorado High School Activities Association). His primary responsibilities for the CHSAA office included overseeing the golf program and officials, but he was also pivotal in developing a sporting behavior program that has earned recognition from member schools based on the premise that fans should "Cheer for Your Team and Not Against Your Opponents." View the full obituary.
Services and Sharing Condolences
Visitation took place on Wednesday, April 13 from 4:00-8:00 pm at the Cleo Parker Robinson Dance Theatre.
A Celebration of Life was held on Friday, April 15 at 11:00 am at New Hope Baptist Church with a reception following at 3:00 pm at the same location. You can watch the full service on YouTube here.
Those wishing to express their support of the family are asked to send their condolences to Cleo Parker Robinson Dance at 119 Park Avenue West, Denver, CO 80205 or to info@cleoparkerdance.org. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Cleo Parker Robinson Dance.
Read more from CHSAA about Tom’s illustrious career and impact.
Read a tribute from Denverite on Tom's life and influence.
We join the prayers of the community of Regis Jesuit with yours for the repose of Tom's soul and the consolation of his family and all those who loved him. May he rest in peace.
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