Dorothy Christine Bahr, age 90, of Miles City passed away on September 12, 2017 at The Hearts and Home Assisted Living Facility.
Dorothy was born on October 15, 1926 in Grand Forks, North Dakota, the daughter of Ingolf and Anna (Neinas) Johnson. She attended a rural country school and graduated from Central High School in Grand Forks in 1944. She then attended Mayville State College where she received her Teaching Certificate. She taught in Galesburg, ND for 1 year. Dorothy married Myron Bahr on June 26, 1946 and they lived on a farm in Thompson, ND. Together they raised 4 children on the farm. Dorothy embraced her role as a farm wife with milking early mornings, preparing and carrying food to the field, tending a large garden, and canning. She was known for her baked goods, especially cinnamon rolls, and lefsa. She also managed to be involved with the United Methodist Church locally, and the United Methodist Women at the local, State and National level. They moved to Grand Forks in 1983, retiring from the farm where Dorothy started working for the first time outside the home at Nutrition World. In 1990, they moved to Miles City where they enjoyed helping with their grandchildren, and again became involved in the United Methodist Church. Dorothy fulfilled a dream by returning to the classroom in the Miles City School District as a class room aide. It was rare that Dorothy ever complained about a hard life on the farm or when Myron used her kitchen for his woodworking projects. Her strong work ethic, graceful attitude, and strong faith was apparent to all who knew her. She was independent, and had just recently gave up driving and living alone within the last year. She moved into Hearts and Home where she had great care and loved the other residents, and staff like family.
Dorothy is survived by two sons: Gary Bahr and his wife Joan of Thompson, ND, and David and his husband Art of Denver, CO; two daughters: Judith Mitchell of Littleton, CO and Mona Bilden and her husband Mark of Miles City, MT; 11 grandchildren: Chris, Heidi, Andrea, Amy, Alissa, Jeremy, Carmen, Matthew, David, Larry, and Lance; and 15 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, her parents, 2 sisters: Gladys Johnson, and Kathryn Haltli, a son-in-law, Bob Mitchell; and a grandson, Ryan.
Visitation will be held on Monday, September 18, 2017 at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home with family receiving friends from 4:00-6:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, September 19, 2017 at 2:00 pm at the First United Methodist Church in Miles City. Interment will be held Thursday, September 21, 2017 at 9:00 a.m. in the Holmes United Methodist Cemetery in Reynolds, North Dakota. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting: www.stevensonandsons.com.
Should friends desire, memorial may be made to the First United Methodist Church 24 N. 11th Street Miles City, MT 59301 or Holmes United Methodist Church 2102 2nd Avenue Reynolds, ND 58278.
Service Schedule
Family to Receive Friends
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Monday September 18, 2017
Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main St
Miles City, MT 59301
Funeral Service
2:00 p.m.
Tuesday September 19, 2017
First United Methodist Church
24 North 11th Street
Miles City, MT 59301
Graveside Service
9:00 a.m.
Thursday September 21, 2017
Holmes United Methodist Cemetery
Reynolds, North Dakota
Service Schedule
Family to Receive Friends
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Monday September 18, 2017
Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main St
Miles City, MT 59301
Funeral Service
2:00 p.m.
Tuesday September 19, 2017
First United Methodist Church
24 North 11th Street
Miles City, MT 59301
Graveside Service
9:00 a.m.
Thursday September 21, 2017
Holmes United Methodist Cemetery
Reynolds, North Dakota
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Val Thome says
To Dorothy’s family,
So sorry to hear that Dorothy passed away. She was a very nice lady. And a member of the Wendy’s coffee gang. Brian and I always loved seeing her when we visited Miles City. She will be missed.
Val and Brian Thome
Pam Rogge says
Dear Mona & family,
Please accept my condolences on Dorothy’s passing. She was such a sweet lady; I always enjoyed visiting with her. You have been in my thoughts and prayers at this time – cherish all of the good memories and take comfort that your folks are together again!
Lindsey & Anders Howey says
Dear Mona, Mark and Family,
I am sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. She was a very sweet lady. Sending thoughts and prayers your way at this difficult time.
Cindy Reid says
Dear Mona and Mark and Family –
Please accept our condolences on the loss of your mother, Dorothy. I never had the privilege to meet her, but heard such wonderful stories about her from you and Mark. May God bless you all as you celebrate her life and remember all the special times you shared with her.
Sincerely,
Cindy & Kelly Reid
Doug and Diane Ellingson says
Dear Mona and Mark and Family, Our condolences on your loss of Dorothy. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Sincerely, Doug and Diane Ellingson
Dale & Cindy Berg says
Dear Mona, Mark and Family,
So very sorry to hear about your mom’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. What a wonderful life she had and what an awesome family she was blessed with.
Ericka Anderson says
To the entire Bahr Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. Your mom was always kind, happy, welcoming, and fun to talk to anytime. I’ve enjoyed seeing pictures and updates from afar the past many years of her. May your love and wonderful memories of her continue to live on in you, your children and many generations to come. Blessings, Ericka Johnson Anderson and Family
Kim Stanton says
Dear Mona, Mark, and Girls-
So truly sorry to read your mother passed away. I’m glad she was able to spend many years here with you in Miles and make memories you’ll cherish for years to come. Mothers are special treasures from heaven! Peace be with you all today and in the days to come.
With prayers, condolences, and love,
Kim Stanton
Terri and Ray Schmidt says
We are so, so sorry for your loss! Your mother/grandmother was such an amazing woman – so full of grace and kindness. She seemed to always have a smile on her face. She will be missed by so many.
Stein Ken says
Dear Mona and family. Praise the Lord! For now your mom is truely with her Father in heaven. Their will be sorry in your loss but their is also joy in knowing that she is in the arms of God.
Love in Christ
Ken
Jan & Steve VanFossen & Family says
We were truly blessed to have known Dorothy. My parents were lucky to have found friends in Dorothy and Myron when they all relocated to Miles City. Dorothy was loved and cared for by her marvelous family, and that’s all any of us can wish for as we age. She will be remembered always. Your memories will be golden.
Mary Ann Stockhill Liles & Jim Liles says
Dear Mona, Mark and family,
We will miss Dorothy’s wonderful, smiling face in Miles City. Reading the history of her life is fascinating. She was such a warm, caring person and your folks were so good together. Jim still treasures the jewel box Myron made for him. God bless you all.
Jim & Mary Ann
Jeanette Krogstad says
Dear family of Dorothy,
I enjoyed getting to know Dorothy years ago in Union Homemakers Club, etc. My sympathy to all of you. I had not seen her for quite a while.
Jeanette Krogstad