Dorothy Helen Ashenhurst passed away on Monday, June 19, 2017, at the Rosebud Health Care Center. She came into the world on May 26, 1923, where she blessed the lives of her parents, Frank and Mabel White. Her grandmother served as a midwife and helped to have her born at home.
She attended grade school at Mission Valley and then high school at Vananda and Sumatra. On November 1, 1957 she married Gene Ashenhurst at the Billings Congregational Church. From this union came three children into her life, Christy, Karen, and Connie.
After getting married she moved to Forsyth to the Ashenhurst Ranch where she lived and worked as a ranch wife for many years until she retired in 2003. At that time she moved to the Riverview Villa until 2011 at which time she moved into the Rosebud Health Care Center.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Gene Ashenhurst; parents, Frank and Mabel White; sisters: Betty Crane, Fern Holt, Glady Castle, Ruth Hale, and Francis Kincaid; and brothers, Earl White and Dell White.
She was survived by her children: Christy (Chris) Nielsen, Forsyth, MT, Karen Cantrell, Salt Lake City, UT, and Connie (Alan) Wray, Idaho Falls, ID.
Gracie Ann Waples Hill says
Dear Ashenhurst family: We send blessings and prayers and love. We care.
TJ Cape says
Dorothy and mom are probably hunting arrowheads and playing cards. Hugs.
Donna and Lawrence McCulloch says
Connie, Chris, Karen, and families,
Sending condolences to you all. Prayers for peace and comfort.
Debby, Wendy, Heidi & Mark Beals says
Dear Christy, Connie & Karen,
We are thinking of you and know that you are supporting each other at this sad time. Your Mother’s smile lit up a room and we know that you will cherish those precious memories with her at your side! She was always so patient and calm, taking everything in stride and how she adored you three! Take comfort in knowing that Gene has been waiting for her with open arms and they are together once again.
Love,
Debby, Wendy, Heidi & Mark Beals
Kay Crosby Dooley says
Connie, Christy and Karen,
I am so saddened to hear of Dorothy’s passing. The Crosby’s had a great love and respect for the
Ashenhurst’s. My heart goes out to you as you prepare to say your final goodbyes. She was such a blessing in your lives and I can imagine how hard it was to see her slowly slip away as her memory faded. Know she is in a better place now resting in the arms your Dad and Grandparents. Cherish the memories you have . Your family and friends share in your loss, let the circle of our love wrap you in comfort as you continue to practice all that you learned growing up as the “Ashenhurst Girls”. In deepest sympathy, Kay Crosby Dooley
brigitte harms says
R I P Dorothy you will be mist say howdy to Gene from us. to the family we are so sorry for your lose. She was a great lady and your Dad was a great Boss. All good memorys from Walter Harms and family
Nancy says
You are all in my thoughts and prayers. It is never easy to say goodbye to your mom. Enjoy the memories.
Love and hugs,
Nancy Ermoian
Flint Fleming says
So sorry to hear about your mom, she and your dad were special people , take care and God bless
Connie Huseby says
Sorry to hear about the passing of your beloved Mother.