Dorothy was born in Miles City, Montana on April 5, 1914, the daughter of Hod and Laura (Hill) Crosby. She attended school at Trail Creek and Crow Agency. Following her schooling, she married Lewis Todd on October 26, 1930 in Hardin, Montana. To this union, three daughters were born. They ranched on the Mizpah Creek all of their life. After Lewis passed away from a heart attack, she moved to Miles City and later married Ron Eaton on March 6, 1976. After Ron passed away on April, 4, 1998, Dorothy retired and remained in Miles City till the time of her death.
Dorothy enjoyed cooking and playing games. Dorothy loved being around people and enjoyed visiting anyone she met. She worked hard all her life on the ranch with her family. She also enjoyed preparing meals for her family, and making sure nobody went hungry.
Dorothy is survived by her children: Vera (Allen) Schiller, Joyce (Lewis) Rooney and Janice (Ray) Miller and all of Miles City, MT; nine grandchildren Warren Schiller, Kay Lynn Michels, Wesley Schiller, Jim Rooney, Kelli Klein, Kathi Pfeifle, Debie Moore, Tod Miller and Tracy Klauka; numerous great grandchildren nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Hod and Laura (Hill) Crosby; her husband Lewis Todd; a brother Dick Crosby; two sisters: Dixie Eaton and Betty Brock; two granddaughters: Dori Lu Rooney and Lori Lynn Miller and a great grandson Justin Schiller.
Visitation will begin Friday, April 20, 2012 at 9:00 a.m. at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Miles City. Funeral services will be held on Friday, April 20, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Miles City. Interment will follow in the family lot of the Custer County Cemetery. Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home of Miles City is in charge of the arrangements. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting: www.stevensonandsons.com.
Should friends desire, memorials may be made to the charity of one´s choice.
Service Schedule
Visitation
09:00 to 14:00
Friday April 20, 2012
Stevenson Funeral Home-Miles City
1717 Main Street
Miles City, MT 59301
Funeral Service
14:00
Friday April 20, 2012
Stevenson Funeral Home-Miles City
1717 Main Street
Miles City, MT 59301
Service Schedule
Visitation
09:00 to 14:00
Friday April 20, 2012
Stevenson Funeral Home-Miles City
1717 Main Street
Miles City, MT 59301
Funeral Service
14:00
Friday April 20, 2012
Stevenson Funeral Home-Miles City
1717 Main Street
Miles City, MT 59301
Kelly Dodge Tarr says
I am sorry to hear of Dorthys’ passing. She was a great lady, I remember her most when she would come out to see Grandma Laura and I enjoyed visiting with her and then when she moved to the manor. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Love Kelly
Kelli Rooney Klein says
My Grandma, one of my heros, whom I loved dearly and am so thankful for the Godly influence and example she was to me. I would love to be able to come home for the funeral but don’t believe I will be able to, but my heart will be there.
Jodi Jones says
I only got to know Mrs Dorothy in her later years, but what a gem of a lady she was with her lovely sense of humor, and obvious love and commitment to her Savior. I know she’ll be dearly missed until that great reunion in heaven.
Pastor Bruce and Loann Oyen says
Jan, Vera, and Joyce,
We are sorry to hear you lost your mother. We have good memories of her. It’s so good to know she had accepted Christ as her Savior, and now is in heaven. May the Lord be near and dear to all of you in the days to come.
Pat and Ken Young says
Our sincere condolences go out to the Eaton/Schiller/Rooney families. We didn’t know Mrs. Eaton as well as the rest of the family, but did know that she was a fine Christian lady. Looking forward to seeing her again in Heaven. Our prayers are with you.
Amanda Malley says
It has been a pleasure to take care of Dorothy for the last few years of her life. Her sweet smile will always be in my memory.
jessica(isaacs)sloan says
sending condolences to you all. she lived a good long life, i remember her as such a lovely lady. hugs to all your families.
Ruben and June Opp says
To the family of Dorothy Sorry to hear of your mothers passing. she was such a wonderful person.Our prayers and thoughts are with you all God bless you all during this time and the days ahead Ruben and June Opp
Pam (Moths) Nisley says
Our prayers are with you at this time. Heavens gain is our loss here on earth. May Jesus wrap his loving arms around you all now and in the coming months. We care!
Butch and Cathe Smith says
May your good memories and wonderful times be a source of comfort to your family during this difficult time… In deepest sympathy,
Butch, Cathe, Brandel
Darna Cornett says
Dear Jan, Vera, and Family,
Dorothy will be greatly missed by all that knew her. It was my pleasure to love and care for her at the Friendship Villa. May she rest in the Lord’s hands.
Sincerely,
Darna Cornett C.N.A
G.Ford says
I am so sorry for your loss. May “the God of all comfort” (2 Corinthians 1:3,4) comfort and soothe your heart. His promises, found in the Holy Scriptures, can offer much hope. It assures us at John 5:28,29 that our loved ones will be remembered and brought back to life in the resurrection. Please allow God’s Word to strengthen you and help you to endure this most difficult time.
Pastor Bruce Oyen says
Dear Jan, Vera, and Joyce,
As I have reflected on your mother’s passing,something significant came to mind. When we were in church together and had opportunity to share a favorite Bible verse, your mother always quoted this one from John’s Gospel, chapter 5, verse 24. The Lord Jesus told his disciples: “Most assuredly, I say to you, he who hears My word and believes in Him who sent Me has everlasting life, and shall not come into judgment, but has passed from death into life.” That verse brought your mother a lot of comfort. May it comfort you at this time, too.
Clara Jo says