Dora Jane Geer was born May 21, 1925, in her grandparents’ log cabin by the Little Powder River near Biddle Montana to H.W “Had” & Lois “Tiny” (Higgins) Geer. She grew up on her parents’ ranch on Blacktail Creek and attended a small country elementary school. She attended high school in Gillette, Wyoming & Broadus, Montana. She had two sisters, Ila & Nola, and brother Chan.
On March 17, 1947, she married Ray Harvey and they made their home on the Harvey ranch on Bowers Creek, south of Biddle. Ray & Dora had five children: Dan, Dorla, Sharon, Ronnie and Randy. Ray passed away in September of 1971. On August 7, 1987, she married Ward Means and they made their home in Sheridan, Wyoming. Ward passed away in 2004.
Dora moved to Forsyth, Montana in 2006 to be near her son Ronnie and daughter Sharon. She enjoyed her time in Forsyth, making new friends, tending to her many flowers and plants, crafting and crocheting, playing Pinochle, collecting owl figurines and enjoying Sunday “church services” with special friend Mary Mae Nipple. Dora’s last two years were spent residing at Aspen View Independent Living in Billings where more new friendships were made.
She was a proud 50+ year member of the Order of Eastern Star and was a life member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary.
Dora was preceded in death by her parents, husbands Ray and Ward, sisters Ila Mader and Nola McHenry, son Dan Harvey, daughter Dorla Smith, son-in-law Carl Smith and grandson Tom Smith. She is survived by her brother Chan Geer, daughter Sharon Borla, son Ronnie (Sharilyn) Harvey, son Randy (Jean) Harvey, four grandchildren, Jeff, Jessica, Alexis and Daniel, four great grandsons, Jakob, Jackson, Andrew and Matthew, and sister-in-law Joan (Means) Dinsmoore. Dora is also survived by special nieces and nephews who fondly referred to her as “Aunt Jack.”
Dora’s family would like to express their gratitude to the staff at Aspen View, Lainey Reynolds-Keene, RN & staff, and Stillwater Hospice for the amazing care she received during her time in Billings.
Service Schedule
Private Family Service
Friday June 7, 2024
Custer County Cemetery
Miles City, Montana 59301
Service Schedule
Private Family Service
Friday June 7, 2024
Custer County Cemetery
Miles City, Montana 59301
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Connie Brown says
To Dora’s family,
Enjoyed my time with Dora whether playing cards or just visiting. She was quite a special lady, oh the stories. Hold tight to your memories! God bless you Dora.
Debbie Anderson says
Sharon and family. I’m very sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Ben Geer (nephew) says
Loved my Aunt Jack. As a child, i cherished every time I got to spend with her. Rest easy.
carol moore says
Sharon and family,
Sorry to learn about your Mom’s passing. Cherish the memories.
Praying for peace and comfort.
Carol Moore
Jack & Kris Crocker says
To Dora’s Family, sorry for your loss. Our prayers go out to all.
Pam Shelton says
To Doras Family, so very sad to hear about our favorite card player and story teller. She will be sorly missed.
Amy and Coy Brown says
Sharon so sorry to hear about your mom’s passing. She was such a sweet lady her and my mom was such good friends there in Forsyth Assistant living . I know my mom was waiting in heaven with open arms to welcome her in with hugs and smiles. Hugs to you and your family.
Cindy Carter Burris says
Dora’s families: My Mom (Vera Mace Carter) shared many memories of the Higgins/Geer family . May memories help you through this time.
mona johnson says
Sorry for your loss.
Beccy Mader says
To all of Dora’s Family: Very sorry for your loss. May your memories help sustain you and bring you comfort.
Connie Brown says
I wonder if Toby Keith sang Dora and himself through the pearly gates! It’s a great thought in my mind as I can just picture Dora laughing and talking!
Hollie Beth says
So many good times with my Aunt Jack. I know the three sisters are laughing in Heaven. Thinking of you all.
Brenda Prudhomme says
So sorry to hear about your mom . She was so sweet to Budd and I when we was up there . We are wanting.to come back up there one day . If we could sale Lodge we could we are getting to old to run it . But anyway we are so sorry for your lost. Love 💕 Brenda and Budd Prudhomme
Anita Kurtz says
Sharon and family, My heart and prayers are with you all in your time of sorrow ♥️🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼.
Joan Dinsmoore says
Dora was God’s Blessing to our entire family. She was closer to all of us than a sister could be. I miss
her so much already.
Ted and Cathy Elgin says
Sharon and family,
We were so sorry to hear about Dora. Ted remembers how welcome he felt at their house and much he enjoyed the great meals and visiting. We are thinking of you and family .