Dorit Eva Barons came into this world May 22, 1935, the second daughter of Willy and Erna Barons. She was born and raised in Berlin, Germany, where Dorit and her family lived through the devastating effects of World War II. She took a seamstress trade at a young age and worked in a factory making shirts in Berlin. Because of the love and compassion the American military and people showed after the war by flying food and supplies to starving Berliners and during the Russian Blockade and watching American movies of the time, she decided early on she was going to be an American.
She boarded a troop ship with others headed to the United States of America; she turned twenty-one on the ship and thought the Statue of Liberty to be the loveliest sight she had ever seen. She made her way to Hysham and married Ben Worm on June 25, 1956, only one month after meeting him in person. She could hardly cook water at first, but soon was preparing big meals for the many men it took to run a farm in those days. Also, she had four children in five years and spent a great deal of time instilling good values in them, many times with a wooden spoon, breaking many on our backsides, we still don’t know where she got them all.
After her rough marriage ended, she met the man that she really loved, Gene Idleman. They spent their lives together until he passed away in 2007. Dorit was a longtime member of the Hysham Women’s Club and really enjoyed the Children’s Christmas store each year. She became a bartender in the early 1970’s and did that for more that forty-five years. She made many friends through her job, her personality and humor touching their lives. If anybody was “so tired” after the bar, she would often let them sleep on her couch. Dorit was proud to be a bartender and many people would come just to be served by her.
She loved her animals and would always pet anything, if it were a hedgehog in Germany or the deer she hid from the game warden in her farm house. She always had a nice dog and could never turn down a stray kitten. She liked flowers and tried to keep a pretty yard. She was especially proud of her yellow roses that bloomed each memorial day.
Dorit’s grandchildren, Jennifer and Lucas, were gifts from God to joy a grandmother’s heart. She had to raise her kids, but she could spoil her grandkids.
Dorit passed away much too soon for us, on August 9, 2017, but she would say she had a good life and made more true friends than most and always enjoyed those friends until the end.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her first born daughter, Dawn Worm; and her life mate, Gene Idleman.
She is survived by her children: Tawny, Ben, and Chris all of Hysham; granddaughter, Jennifer Theiss (Ezra) of Forsyth; grandson, Lucas Worm of Billings; son she “adopted,” Bill Green; sisters, Eva Reitzig and Christel Dohrow of Berlin, Germany; and many German and American nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Many friends of Dorit should be mentioned, but this would become a book. We are greatly overwhelmed by the love her friends are showing back to us. It is easy to see why our Mom was always proud to be from Hysham.
Dorit will be greatly missed by her family and the friends who knew and loved her. She is now in heaven with her daughter, Dawn. We love you Mom.</p>
Service Schedule
Funeral Service
11:00 AM
Friday August 18, 2017
St. Joseph's Catholic Church
Hysham, Montana 59327
Service Schedule
Funeral Service
11:00 AM
Friday August 18, 2017
St. Joseph's Catholic Church
Hysham, Montana 59327
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Debbie Anderson says
I haven’t seen your mom in a long time. I loved to visit with her at the hospital; I worked in physical therapy. She was always a very sweet woman. I’m thankful that I have fond memories of your mom. I know you all have so many wonderful memories of your mom. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Earl and Shawn Mitchell says
Tawny, Chris and Ben,
We’re so sorry for the loss of your mom. She was a great woman and will be so missed.
You’re all in our thoughts and prayers.
Lynn Tompkins says
I am so sorry for your mom’s passing. She had such a great smile and great stories. I only knew her for s short time but she was special gal.
Stephanie West says
So sad to here this. She was so sweet and kind. Prayers to her family.
Shelly Chandler says
I’m sorry to hear about your loving mother. What a great lady she was the most caring, loving hard working. Rest in peace Dorit.
George and Ina Haines and family says
Dear Family, We are saddened to learn of the passing of your mother. She was a delightful lady and the Planning Board enjoyed her during the time she was on the Board representing the Town of Hysham. Always a smile and Hello for people she saw 🙂 The people of this town will miss her being around. Please accept our condolences.
Kerry hom mccullough says
T0 the family of dorit,I m very so for your loss,.such a sweet lady,prayers to you all.
Marian says
Knew Dorit in Women’s Club. She loved it and we Loved her. She was a beautiful Lady and I know you all miss her.
Grace Larson says
I fondly remember Dorit as I visited with her often whn I was in Hysham. A wonderful lady.
Donald John and Alice Cameron says
So sorry to hear this. Dorit was such a special lady. Loved to visit with her. She served me many lunches while I was haying at the feedlot. Have very fond memories of our short visits.
kathy porter says
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kathy porter says
Thought of her often she was a good friend to mom now they will be again . She was a special person
Lou Schield says
She was a Sweetheart!
Don & Becky Criswell says
Dorit was a special lady to our family. Dad and Mom treasured her gift of friendship to them and their customers. She never complained and was always there to lend a helping hand. I know she will be missed by many. Our thoughts and prayers are with her family. Heaven received the best bartender ever! I am sure she is serving up the good ole Hysham Beet Farmers and catching up! God Bless~
Sam & Nanette Kuhl says
Thinking of you in your time of loss. Prayers to you guys. She will be deeply missed.
Frank Morales says
Chris, Tawny and Ben…..I’m very sorry for the loss of your mom….I will always remember her fabulous smile and warm heart to me during my Hysham days growing up…Prayers to all of you for her tonight.
Arloa (Pike) Davis says
Tawny, Thinking of you and sending hugs and prayers your way. It has been many, many years since good old Rocky Mountain College. Take care and God Bless
Pamela Belgarde Miller says
I remember her and my mom working at the bar together she will be missed sorry about the loss
Lori (scheuermann)Catalano says
Tawny Ben and Chris.. so sorry for the loss of your mom. So Manny nights she worked when i waited tables on the other side i do remember her spunky little self. She will be missed heaven has gained another angel?
Rick and kathy says
So sorry for your loss Dorit was a very special lady and we will all miss her very much
Judi Van Hemelryck says
So so sorry to hear about Dorit. She was a very special lady who always worked so hard, and had a smile for everyone!
Sue & Keith Mestad says
We are so sorry to learn of Dorit’s passing. She was a remarkable lady and we enjoyed our visits with her over the years. Her stories were amazing and she always had a smile when you walked in the door. She will be greatly missed.
Kay Wilson Sutton says
Sorry to hear of you moms passing!
Mom wanted y’all to know she was a great friend.
The Wilson crew will keep y’all in our thoughts and prayers.
Leslie (Sis) Schill says
I am so sorry of your loss. I remember going to my grandma’s place for the summer and we would pick her up to go have coffee. I loved listening to her stories and her asking me how I am. I will forever carry her in my heart. She will be missed dearly.
AnnaLea Engle says
For the short time that I knew Dorit, she would always make me laugh and smile no matter how her day was going. She had such a beautiful personality. Dorit will be extremely missed. Rest in Peace Dorit. ❤ Sending prayers to your family.
Jake clifton says
So sorry for your lose she was a wonderful person
Fran Gamble Pugh says
Tawny, Chris, and Ben,
So sorry to hear of your loss. Your mother was a wonderful lady. She was always good to me. All 3 of you will be in my thoughts and prayers. May God be with each of you during this time.
Love,
Fran Gamble Pugh
Belinda Dejonghe says
I always loved your mom, sorry about your loss Tawny,Ben, and Chris
Belinda
Barb Rexford says
Tracy and I have many find memories of Dorit from years ago coming to Hysham. Sweet, always friendly and kind. So sorry for your loss!
Karen (Marry) Willis says
Tawny,Ben, and Chris,
I am so sorry for your laoss. Dort was a very special woman. I remember her growing up.All of you are in our prayers.
Karen (Marry) Willis
Bill & Madonna Ryan says
Prayers to all the family and friends of Dorit, she was an awesome lady, she was a joy to visit with, she will be missed by all of us…
Bill and Denice Hedges says
Tawny, Chris and Ben….we are so sorry your mother has passed on into Gods arms. We hope you find peace in knowing she is with the angels! She was one of the 1st people Bill introduced me to when I moved here. He said she was an awesome and caring lady who would steal my cat if she got the chance!! Our love and prayers for all of you as you walk through the coming difficult days. BILL AND DENICE HEDGES
Kirsten and Jack Crocker says
So sorry for your loss. I have so many memories of your mom. She was the sweetest woman I knew.
Coleen Hert Lind says
That was a lovely picture tribute. She looks exactly like I remember — smiling away! I’m so sorry for your loss. She was a sweetheart indeed!
Sherry Noel says
Tawny, Chris, and Ben;
Dorit, a beautiful, wonderful person will never be forgotten! A true Mother, friend and American. We loved her dearly and that everlasting smile…We will miss you!
Mark & Sherry Noel
Larry and Vicky Fink says
What a wonderful tribute to one of the best neighbor a family could have. We spent several years as Dorit’s neighbor, and those were great times…backyard picnics were the best. Dorit had a real love for animals and children. She sent Courtney off to her first day of kindergarten with a special gift she made. She told us that all German children would go off to kindergarten with a cone shaped holder filled with pencils, erasers, scissors, and of course, candy! I got to visit with Dorit during the Fair and it was wonderful to see her smiling and enjoying herself. Our deepest sympathy to Ben, Tawny, Chris, Jennifer, Lucas & Dorit’s many friends. We will miss her sweet smile and wonderful sense of humor.
Shawn Schock says
I always loved to talk to Dorit she had some great stories and she was a great person, she will be missed . Prayers for the whole Worm family.
BRUCE KOLB says
TAWNY BEN AND CHRIS
I’M SORRY ABOUT THE LOSS OF YOUR MOM. SHE WAS A GREAT LADY AND SOMEONE I WAS FOND OF. I LOVED TALKING TO AND JOKING AROUND WITH HER! SHE WAS LIKE A SECOND MOTHER, GIVING OUT ADVICE AND THE LOVE AND CARE THAT SHE SHOWED ME.SHE WAS VERY DEDICATED TO HER FAMILY AND HER JOB.NO TASK WAS TO BIG OR TO SMALL FOR HER. SHE ALWAYS WOULD LEND A HELPING HAND. SHE WILL TRULY BE MISSED. NOW SHE’S IN A GREAT PLACE WHERE SHE IS NEEDED!