Dolores Elaine (Williams) Oye was born on May 31, 1932 in Tuscola, Illinois to Nolan and Mildred Williams. As the country came out of the Depression, the family moved back up to Chicago with jobs. Dolores graduated from South Shore High School and worked briefly for Pure Oil Company.
Dolores would travel to Chesterville, Illinois to visit her grandparents. It was during those visits that she noticed a young man from Arthur, Illinois. Bill Oye wasted little time in proposing to this cute young woman, but only after sending Nolan a letter asking for his permission. Plans were made for a June wedding, but the Selective Service tried to interfere with plans to ship Bill to Korea. The June wedding took place over a weekend, followed by an abbreviated honeymoon while returning to Camp Breckinridge in Kentucky. Dolores said good-bye to Bill as he went to serve in the Korean War and she went back to live and work in Chicago. That fall came sadness and grief with the loss of Dolores' father Nolan, this brought Dolores and Mildred together. During this time Dolores worked and saved her money to buy a cedar chest and furniture for a future home.
When Bill returned from Korea, he was briefly assigned to Camp Atterberry and they got a little cabin on the river. Once Bill finished his military service, Dolores was so happy to be moving back to Illinois, and into their first house on "Main Street." 1953 brought the arrival of their first child, Bill Jr. Dolores' prayers were answered in 1955 when her second child came out as a beautiful little girl. In 1958, with the excitement of 4th of July fireworks, Dolores delivered her third child Garry. Dolores spent those years raising her kids with joy, pride and unconditional love.
She and Bill spent many happy hours outdoors camping, gardening, laughing and loving. Bill's job took them to Pennsylvania and back to Illinois. Dolores was very happy to be back in the greater Chicago area so she could share time with her mother Mildred, sister Marilyn and many other relatives. Mildred passed away in the summer of 1983, a great loss for Dolores.
As the children grew up and moved away, Dolores and Bill began to explore retirement. It became apparent that the kids had fallen in love with the West and Dolores wanted to be close to them. Bill retired in 1988 and they moved to Northern California; a beautiful house in the mountains with flowers, gardens and sunsets. These were the days Dolores cherished. Many happy times spent with family and friends in the great outdoors. Camping club, quilting club, garden time and road trips.
Another milestone came with arrival of grandson Brett. From 1990 to her death, he was the joy of her life. Grandma read many books, played many games, and told wild stories. Dolores and Brett created an imaginary world of limitless possibilities.
Dolores lived long enough to see her children grow and find their place in this world. Her husband Bill shared her final years, months and days in the California sunshine. Just before her passing, Dolores and Bill spent the day preparing gardens for the arrival of spring flowers and the planting of sugar snap peas.
So many lives touched, smiles shared, laughter and love.
We are so lucky to have shared these days with Dolores. A loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend. Thank you God.
Dolores would travel to Chesterville, Illinois to visit her grandparents. It was during those visits that she noticed a young man from Arthur, Illinois. Bill Oye wasted little time in proposing to this cute young woman, but only after sending Nolan a letter asking for his permission. Plans were made for a June wedding, but the Selective Service tried to interfere with plans to ship Bill to Korea. The June wedding took place over a weekend, followed by an abbreviated honeymoon while returning to Camp Breckinridge in Kentucky. Dolores said good-bye to Bill as he went to serve in the Korean War and she went back to live and work in Chicago. That fall came sadness and grief with the loss of Dolores' father Nolan, this brought Dolores and Mildred together. During this time Dolores worked and saved her money to buy a cedar chest and furniture for a future home.
When Bill returned from Korea, he was briefly assigned to Camp Atterberry and they got a little cabin on the river. Once Bill finished his military service, Dolores was so happy to be moving back to Illinois, and into their first house on "Main Street." 1953 brought the arrival of their first child, Bill Jr. Dolores' prayers were answered in 1955 when her second child came out as a beautiful little girl. In 1958, with the excitement of 4th of July fireworks, Dolores delivered her third child Garry. Dolores spent those years raising her kids with joy, pride and unconditional love.
She and Bill spent many happy hours outdoors camping, gardening, laughing and loving. Bill's job took them to Pennsylvania and back to Illinois. Dolores was very happy to be back in the greater Chicago area so she could share time with her mother Mildred, sister Marilyn and many other relatives. Mildred passed away in the summer of 1983, a great loss for Dolores.
As the children grew up and moved away, Dolores and Bill began to explore retirement. It became apparent that the kids had fallen in love with the West and Dolores wanted to be close to them. Bill retired in 1988 and they moved to Northern California; a beautiful house in the mountains with flowers, gardens and sunsets. These were the days Dolores cherished. Many happy times spent with family and friends in the great outdoors. Camping club, quilting club, garden time and road trips.
Another milestone came with arrival of grandson Brett. From 1990 to her death, he was the joy of her life. Grandma read many books, played many games, and told wild stories. Dolores and Brett created an imaginary world of limitless possibilities.
Dolores lived long enough to see her children grow and find their place in this world. Her husband Bill shared her final years, months and days in the California sunshine. Just before her passing, Dolores and Bill spent the day preparing gardens for the arrival of spring flowers and the planting of sugar snap peas.
So many lives touched, smiles shared, laughter and love.
We are so lucky to have shared these days with Dolores. A loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend. Thank you God.
Dolores Elaine (Williams) Oye was born on May 31, 1932 in Tuscola, Illinois to Nolan and Mildred Williams. As the country came out of the Depression, the family moved back up to Chicago with jobs. Dolores graduated from South Shore High School and worked briefly for Pure Oil Company.
Dolores would travel to Chesterville, Illinois to visit her grandparents. It was during those visits that she noticed a young man from Arthur, Illinois. Bill Oye wasted little time in proposing to this cute young woman, but only after sending Nolan a letter asking for his permission. Plans were made for a June wedding, but the Selective Service tried to interfere with plans to ship Bill to Korea. The June wedding took place over a weekend, followed by an abbreviated honeymoon while returning to Camp Breckinridge in Kentucky. Dolores said good-bye to Bill as he went to serve in the Korean War and she went back to live and work in Chicago. That fall came sadness and grief with the loss of Dolores' father Nolan, this brought Dolores and Mildred together. During this time Dolores worked and saved her money to buy a cedar chest and furniture for a future home.
When Bill returned from Korea, he was briefly assigned to Camp Atterberry and they got a little cabin on the river. Once Bill finished his military service, Dolores was so happy to be moving back to Illinois, and into their first house on "Main Street." 1953 brought the arrival of their first child, Bill Jr. Dolores' prayers were answered in 1955 when her second child came out as a beautiful little girl. In 1958, with the excitement of 4th of July fireworks, Dolores delivered her third child Garry. Dolores spent those years raising her kids with joy, pride and unconditional love.
She and Bill spent many happy hours outdoors camping, gardening, laughing and loving. Bill's job took them to Pennsylvania and back to Illinois. Dolores was very happy to be back in the greater Chicago area so she could share time with her mother Mildred, sister Marilyn and many other relatives. Mildred passed away in the summer of 1983, a great loss for Dolores.
As the children grew up and moved away, Dolores and Bill began to explore retirement. It became apparent that the kids had fallen in love with the West and Dolores wanted to be close to them. Bill retired in 1988 and they moved to Northern California; a beautiful house in the mountains with flowers, gardens and sunsets. These were the days Dolores cherished. Many happy times spent with family and friends in the great outdoors. Camping club, quilting club, garden time and road trips.
Another milestone came with arrival of grandson Brett. From 1990 to her death, he was the joy of her life. Grandma read many books, played many games, and told wild stories. Dolores and Brett created an imaginary world of limitless possibilities.
Dolores lived long enough to see her children grow and find their place in this world. Her husband Bill shared her final years, months and days in the California sunshine. Just before her passing, Dolores and Bill spent the day preparing gardens for the arrival of spring flowers and the planting of sugar snap peas.
So many lives touched, smiles shared, laughter and love.
We are so lucky to have shared these days with Dolores. A loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend. Thank you God.
Dolores would travel to Chesterville, Illinois to visit her grandparents. It was during those visits that she noticed a young man from Arthur, Illinois. Bill Oye wasted little time in proposing to this cute young woman, but only after sending Nolan a letter asking for his permission. Plans were made for a June wedding, but the Selective Service tried to interfere with plans to ship Bill to Korea. The June wedding took place over a weekend, followed by an abbreviated honeymoon while returning to Camp Breckinridge in Kentucky. Dolores said good-bye to Bill as he went to serve in the Korean War and she went back to live and work in Chicago. That fall came sadness and grief with the loss of Dolores' father Nolan, this brought Dolores and Mildred together. During this time Dolores worked and saved her money to buy a cedar chest and furniture for a future home.
When Bill returned from Korea, he was briefly assigned to Camp Atterberry and they got a little cabin on the river. Once Bill finished his military service, Dolores was so happy to be moving back to Illinois, and into their first house on "Main Street." 1953 brought the arrival of their first child, Bill Jr. Dolores' prayers were answered in 1955 when her second child came out as a beautiful little girl. In 1958, with the excitement of 4th of July fireworks, Dolores delivered her third child Garry. Dolores spent those years raising her kids with joy, pride and unconditional love.
She and Bill spent many happy hours outdoors camping, gardening, laughing and loving. Bill's job took them to Pennsylvania and back to Illinois. Dolores was very happy to be back in the greater Chicago area so she could share time with her mother Mildred, sister Marilyn and many other relatives. Mildred passed away in the summer of 1983, a great loss for Dolores.
As the children grew up and moved away, Dolores and Bill began to explore retirement. It became apparent that the kids had fallen in love with the West and Dolores wanted to be close to them. Bill retired in 1988 and they moved to Northern California; a beautiful house in the mountains with flowers, gardens and sunsets. These were the days Dolores cherished. Many happy times spent with family and friends in the great outdoors. Camping club, quilting club, garden time and road trips.
Another milestone came with arrival of grandson Brett. From 1990 to her death, he was the joy of her life. Grandma read many books, played many games, and told wild stories. Dolores and Brett created an imaginary world of limitless possibilities.
Dolores lived long enough to see her children grow and find their place in this world. Her husband Bill shared her final years, months and days in the California sunshine. Just before her passing, Dolores and Bill spent the day preparing gardens for the arrival of spring flowers and the planting of sugar snap peas.
So many lives touched, smiles shared, laughter and love.
We are so lucky to have shared these days with Dolores. A loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend. Thank you God.
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