OBITUARIES
Dorothy May Buell Erie
Dorothy May Buell Erie, "Grandma D," of Columbus, died peacefully at the Stillwater Community Hospital on Oct. 28, 2003. She was born to Jess and May Buell in Sentinel Butte, N. D., Dec. 13, 1914.
Dorothy married Herman Erie, May 4, 1938, in Butte. They owned a grocery store in Ennis until 1941 when they moved to Columbus where they owned and operated a family of theaters in Absarokee, Columbus, and Ennis. The Erie's employed many young people who have remained friends over the years. They moved to their ranch south of Columbus in 1955. After they sold the theaters, Dorothy worked in health care as an assistant to Dr. Neville and later in elderly care.
In later years "Grandma D" spent countless hours baking birthday cakes, cheering at ball games, hiding Easter eggs, and sharing her love of life with children of all ages.
"Grandma D" was selected the 2002 Stillwater County Senior Citizen of the Year in recognition of her years of service to the community. Dorothy delivered Meals-on-Wheels and served on the board of directors for the Stillwater Senior Citizens' Center. Dorothy was active in her faith and served on the St. James Lutheran Church Council. "Grandma D's" courage, laughter, and wisdom are a legacy her family and friends will never forget.
Her husband, Herman, her sister Jean, and brothers Ralph and Don preceded Dorothy in death. She is survived by her brother Ralph's family in Oregon, including Mildred, Gladys, Tom, David, Danny, and Aunt Grace; her Columbus family, Pat Holman, Lois Frerck, and her "Grandchildren," Aaron and Krista Holman, Willy, Coley, and Jenny Frerck, and Theresa Blankenship. Special friends include June Matovich, Mary Gonzales, Elinor McDaniel, Donna Nystul, Christi Longin, Tom Hinthorne, the Blankenships, Martins, Marstaellers, Jobs, Holmans, McClures, Russells, and many others.
A friends and family viewing was held Sunday at the Smith Funeral Chapel in Columbus. Services were held Monday, Nov.3, at the St. James Lutheran Church in Columbus. Graveside services will follow at the Madison Valley Cemetery in Ennis.
Memorials can be made to St. James Lutheran Church or Stillwater Community Hospital.
Dorothy May Buell Erie
Dorothy May Buell Erie, "Grandma D," of Columbus, died peacefully at the Stillwater Community Hospital on Oct. 28, 2003. She was born to Jess and May Buell in Sentinel Butte, N. D., Dec. 13, 1914.
Dorothy married Herman Erie, May 4, 1938, in Butte. They owned a grocery store in Ennis until 1941 when they moved to Columbus where they owned and operated a family of theaters in Absarokee, Columbus, and Ennis. The Erie's employed many young people who have remained friends over the years. They moved to their ranch south of Columbus in 1955. After they sold the theaters, Dorothy worked in health care as an assistant to Dr. Neville and later in elderly care.
In later years "Grandma D" spent countless hours baking birthday cakes, cheering at ball games, hiding Easter eggs, and sharing her love of life with children of all ages.
"Grandma D" was selected the 2002 Stillwater County Senior Citizen of the Year in recognition of her years of service to the community. Dorothy delivered Meals-on-Wheels and served on the board of directors for the Stillwater Senior Citizens' Center. Dorothy was active in her faith and served on the St. James Lutheran Church Council. "Grandma D's" courage, laughter, and wisdom are a legacy her family and friends will never forget.
Her husband, Herman, her sister Jean, and brothers Ralph and Don preceded Dorothy in death. She is survived by her brother Ralph's family in Oregon, including Mildred, Gladys, Tom, David, Danny, and Aunt Grace; her Columbus family, Pat Holman, Lois Frerck, and her "Grandchildren," Aaron and Krista Holman, Willy, Coley, and Jenny Frerck, and Theresa Blankenship. Special friends include June Matovich, Mary Gonzales, Elinor McDaniel, Donna Nystul, Christi Longin, Tom Hinthorne, the Blankenships, Martins, Marstaellers, Jobs, Holmans, McClures, Russells, and many others.
A friends and family viewing was held Sunday at the Smith Funeral Chapel in Columbus. Services were held Monday, Nov.3, at the St. James Lutheran Church in Columbus. Graveside services will follow at the Madison Valley Cemetery in Ennis.
Memorials can be made to St. James Lutheran Church or Stillwater Community Hospital.
OBITUARIES
Dorothy May Buell Erie
Dorothy May Buell Erie, "Grandma D," of Columbus, died peacefully at the Stillwater Community Hospital on Oct. 28, 2003. She was born to Jess and May Buell in Sentinel Butte, N. D., Dec. 13, 1914.
Dorothy married Herman Erie, May 4, 1938, in Butte. They owned a grocery store in Ennis until 1941 when they moved to Columbus where they owned and operated a family of theaters in Absarokee, Columbus, and Ennis. The Erie's employed many young people who have remained friends over the years. They moved to their ranch south of Columbus in 1955. After they sold the theaters, Dorothy worked in health care as an assistant to Dr. Neville and later in elderly care.
In later years "Grandma D" spent countless hours baking birthday cakes, cheering at ball games, hiding Easter eggs, and sharing her love of life with children of all ages.
"Grandma D" was selected the 2002 Stillwater County Senior Citizen of the Year in recognition of her years of service to the community. Dorothy delivered Meals-on-Wheels and served on the board of directors for the Stillwater Senior Citizens' Center. Dorothy was active in her faith and served on the St. James Lutheran Church Council. "Grandma D's" courage, laughter, and wisdom are a legacy her family and friends will never forget.
Her husband, Herman, her sister Jean, and brothers Ralph and Don preceded Dorothy in death. She is survived by her brother Ralph's family in Oregon, including Mildred, Gladys, Tom, David, Danny, and Aunt Grace; her Columbus family, Pat Holman, Lois Frerck, and her "Grandchildren," Aaron and Krista Holman, Willy, Coley, and Jenny Frerck, and Theresa Blankenship. Special friends include June Matovich, Mary Gonzales, Elinor McDaniel, Donna Nystul, Christi Longin, Tom Hinthorne, the Blankenships, Martins, Marstaellers, Jobs, Holmans, McClures, Russells, and many others.
A friends and family viewing was held Sunday at the Smith Funeral Chapel in Columbus. Services were held Monday, Nov.3, at the St. James Lutheran Church in Columbus. Graveside services will follow at the Madison Valley Cemetery in Ennis.
Memorials can be made to St. James Lutheran Church or Stillwater Community Hospital.
Dorothy May Buell Erie
Dorothy May Buell Erie, "Grandma D," of Columbus, died peacefully at the Stillwater Community Hospital on Oct. 28, 2003. She was born to Jess and May Buell in Sentinel Butte, N. D., Dec. 13, 1914.
Dorothy married Herman Erie, May 4, 1938, in Butte. They owned a grocery store in Ennis until 1941 when they moved to Columbus where they owned and operated a family of theaters in Absarokee, Columbus, and Ennis. The Erie's employed many young people who have remained friends over the years. They moved to their ranch south of Columbus in 1955. After they sold the theaters, Dorothy worked in health care as an assistant to Dr. Neville and later in elderly care.
In later years "Grandma D" spent countless hours baking birthday cakes, cheering at ball games, hiding Easter eggs, and sharing her love of life with children of all ages.
"Grandma D" was selected the 2002 Stillwater County Senior Citizen of the Year in recognition of her years of service to the community. Dorothy delivered Meals-on-Wheels and served on the board of directors for the Stillwater Senior Citizens' Center. Dorothy was active in her faith and served on the St. James Lutheran Church Council. "Grandma D's" courage, laughter, and wisdom are a legacy her family and friends will never forget.
Her husband, Herman, her sister Jean, and brothers Ralph and Don preceded Dorothy in death. She is survived by her brother Ralph's family in Oregon, including Mildred, Gladys, Tom, David, Danny, and Aunt Grace; her Columbus family, Pat Holman, Lois Frerck, and her "Grandchildren," Aaron and Krista Holman, Willy, Coley, and Jenny Frerck, and Theresa Blankenship. Special friends include June Matovich, Mary Gonzales, Elinor McDaniel, Donna Nystul, Christi Longin, Tom Hinthorne, the Blankenships, Martins, Marstaellers, Jobs, Holmans, McClures, Russells, and many others.
A friends and family viewing was held Sunday at the Smith Funeral Chapel in Columbus. Services were held Monday, Nov.3, at the St. James Lutheran Church in Columbus. Graveside services will follow at the Madison Valley Cemetery in Ennis.
Memorials can be made to St. James Lutheran Church or Stillwater Community Hospital.
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