Dolly Mae Grainger Pfeifle Gaub, age 89, passed away from a short illness on Sunday, June 5, 2016, at the Prairie Community Nursing Home in Terry.
Dolly was born in Baker, MT, to Vic and Catherine Grainger 5 minutes before her twin sister, Della, and joining brother George. She graduated from Baker High School in 1945 and entered Army Nurse Corp training. She and Barney Pfeifle were married August 25, 1946, and welcomed their son Gary in 1947. They later divorced. Dolly attended beauty school graduating in 1957. She moved to Terry in 1958 and purchased her own beauty shop in a town she thought was a good place to raise her son. Dolly and Edward Gaub were married on May 27, 1961, and recently celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary. Dolly was a lifelong caregiver, taking care of everyone in the neighborhood. She always had the best stock of toys and unconditional love. Dolly enjoyed sewing, gardening, genealogy, and handwork. She especially got great pleasure from quilting; every winter a new project was started and each was stitched with love.
Dolly was preceded in death by her parents, her siblings, and grandson, Kristoffer Pfiefle. She is survived by her husband Edward, her son, Gary Pfiefle (Lois), and grandson Mikael Pfiefle. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews with Kay Blakely (George) and Keith Carver (Connie) living close and seeing her often.
Should family and friends desire, memorials may be made to the Prairie Community Hospital Foundation or to a charity of their choice.
A private family graveside service will be held Tuesday, June 14th, with Pastor Katie Emery officiating.
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Vernon & Janice Kaul says
Eddy, Lois, & Gary, So, so sorry to hear about Dolly our thoughts & prayers are with you.
shirley Mansfield says
just remember Dolly as a kind lady who had a good heart and kind word for us when our Mom and Dad Tietz passed.
Carol Larsen says
I am so sorry about the loss of Dolly. She was a great friend to my Mother and I. May you know that she is with God and may he comfort you too. Love Carol Larsen
Joyce Buckingham says
Dolly was one of the nicest people. Makes one’s heart sad when you hear of her passing. I hope she didn’t suffer and we KNOW she is in Heaven. So sorry for your loss.
Cheryl K Stevenson says
So sorry Eddy an family prayers to y’all. She was a very special lady. Please take care.
Tom & Bernice Buckingham says
We remember Dolly always wearing a smile. She had a bubbly personality. My mother, Lois Barkley Zupanik, went to school with Dolly and Della. I also remember going to the Grainger cafe in Baker.
Ken and Ida Lacquement says
Dolly was such a wonderful Lady with a quick smile and a Hello whenever she saw you at the NH. Will always think of her with a smile and a warm spot–Thank You for letting us share her .Dolly will be missed but knowing she is with God makes her passing a joy that she is no longer in any pain. God Bless You Eddie, Gary and Lois at this time. Also special thoughts for Kay as I know she was very dear to her.
Peggy Wilson Latrielle says
Dolly always impressed me as such a classy lady. It is hard losing yet another member of the Greatest Generation of Priairie County.
Ed, Alroy, Tasha and Devin Solle says
Lois and Gary, we just seen this. Sorry for your loss may God give you peace when you are hurting. Hugs.