After their marriage on August 14, 1954, they moved to the Losinski Homestead in southeast Garfield County. They bought and ran the Jordan Meat Market late 1957 through 1958. In 1959 they sold the meat market to Jim Ryan and moved back to the farm. Dorothy stayed at the farm with 2 young daughters to milk cows and feed livestock and haul mail, while Lawrence worked an irrigated farm in Kinsey. However, in 1960 the family gathered at the homestead once again and electricity was finally installed that fall. The couple hauled mail every Monday and Friday for 50 years on the "U-all" route. During 1968-1973 they also had a daily mail route between Jordan and Miles City.
Dorothy quickly learned of the many chores associated with farm life including milking, cows, raising pigs, cows, sheep, bum lambs and chickens. She was an avid gardener from an early age and also canned large quantities of garden produce, meat, and fruit to stock the cellar each year. As the school clerk of two districts, she put her love of mathematics to good use. She also ran payroll and kept books for assorted businesses of her children. During the school and 4-H years of her kids, she provided the "push" to complete projects and assignments.
At 60 years of age she purchased her 1st computer and continually taught herself to use many programs. Another huge interest was family genealogy which involved several trips to gather information of both sides of her family and collecting available data from Lawrence´s family. She kept many picture scrapbooks that her whole family loves to browse through and read all her comments and stories.
Dorothy is survived by her husband Lawrence Losinski of Miles City, MT; her sons: Phillip Losinski of Dickinson, ND; Mike (Rhonda) Losinski of Cohagen, MT; and Wade (Crystal) Losinski of Kinsey, MT; her daughters: Ann (Bill) Wetherelt of Sidney, MT; Betty (Justin Yates) Lamendola-Yates of Hammond, MT; and Ruth (Dave) Hinnaland of Brockway, MT; her grandchildren: Travis, Tyler (Kim) and Kelsey Wetherelt; Elizabeth, Michelle (Mark), Stephanie and Matthew Lamendola; Birch and Bethany Losinski; Cole, Carmen and Courtney Hinnaland; Micheal, Tara and Nicholas Losinski; Isabel and Cathleen Losinski; and three great grandchildren: Ayden, Zeke and Tag. She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Vernon Little.
Memorials services will be held on Monday, November 7, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Miles City. 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.
Barb Harbaugh Morgan says
Ruth & Family,
I was sad to hear that your mother passed away. I was just thinking of spending time at your farm and celebrating birthday parties. What a wonderful mother! You are truly a great role model of her legacy. May God bless you and keep you close. Take care and prayers with you all, Barb, Bruce, Kendalyn and Tristynn Morgan
Ken&Agnes Drane says
she was a super lady always looked forward to seeing at the angela post office
Teresa Hougardy says
May she be at peace now and in no more pain.. Remember her in all the special moments, the good times, and she will never be truelly lost. She will be with you in heart and spirit always. Mike and Rhonda our prayers are with you at this time in need. May God be with you both.
Lyn Clauson Vice says
Ruth and family, Very sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. I pray that you will find peace and comfort in the memories that will always live in your hearts.
Chuck and Luann Pluhar says
We felt so sad learning of Dorthy’s passing. I (Luann) remember the yrs. we spent together in Cohagen in the same Club. I treasured the time I got to know Dorthy personally. God Bless you all in this time of sorrow. Chuck and Luann
Joanne Richardson says
Uncle Lawrence, Ann, Betty, Phillip, Ruth, Michael, Wade and families: Aunt Dorothy was a very special person in our family. I will never forget the wonderful picnics we all had together and how she loved to share the pictures of way past. May prayers and time help heal the loss for each of you. I will miss her a lot, but also will cherish the fond memories forever.
Love Joanne Richardson
Glen and Teena Bollinger says
Our deepset sympathy to all the family. Dorothy and Lawerence were neighbors of Glen’s family for many years and Dorothy was Glen’s grade school teacher. We always enjoyed visiting with her whenever we seen her in Miles City. Our prayers are with you. God Bless!
Delbert and Lynn Stanton says
Sorry to hear of the loss of your Mother and Grandmother. Our thought and prayers are with you.
Lloyd and Meryl McKenna says
Philip, Ruth, Mike and all, so sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. She was a very special person and will be missed in the community. She rests in peace now and we all have memories to keep.
Lloyd, Meryl and Becky McKenna
Dale and Ruth Bond says
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family at this time.Many good times were had in the early years on the Dry.Lots of p[arties and dancing and we loved the time spent with Dorothy.Lean on family and friends at this time.Dale and Ruth
Shane & Holly Harbaugh says
To all, so sorry to read that Dorothy has passed away. She was a wonderful person and will be misses. Our prayers will be with all of you in the next few days.
Jo Ryan says
Lots of 4-H memories of Dorothy. I will always remember her laugh. Prayers to all of you.
Cheryl Smutt says
I’m very sorry to hear about your loss.
Floyd & Diana Yarger says
So sorry to read that your Mom has died, Know she will be missed so much, Dorthy was a very special & talanted lady. Gods blessings to all of you, Our love & prayers.
Robert & Janet Losinski says
We will always remember her smiles and laughter. Dorothy was always on the forefront of technology and we remember the first annual Christmas letter printed on the purple ink ditto machine.
Susan Losinski says
I will miss you so much, you were always there for me. For all the things I had the privilege to learn from you. My prayers and love are with the family at this time.
Carol Rath Raschkow says
Dorothy was one of the nicest ladies I ever met. She and Laurence were very hard working, down to earth people much like most folks from the Jordan area. May God be with all of you as you mourn the loss of a dear lady.. God Bless you all.
Steve & Brinda Pluhar says
Dorothy was a very special lady and a wonderful friend. She is remembered with love and will always have a special spot in our hearts. May God bless you with peace and comfort at this time. With love, Steve and Brinda
Charlotte Miller says
Dear Ann and Family,
I was so sorry to hear about the loss of your Mom. I always enjoyed her at school accounting workshops and visiting with her at the Airport Inn on Sundays. She had a delightful sense of humor. Charlotte Miller
Bill and jody Wallick says
We are sorry to hear of the passing of Mrs. Losinski. She was a wonderful person and will be missed. She and your family will be in our prayers.
Kathy Bowers says
So sorry to hear about Dorothy’s passing. Sh e was a wonderful person and treated us as her own when we went to visit as children. May God bless you all in this time of need.
Kermit Bernard Karns says
I used to live at Uoll Heights MT 1926-1934. My Dad, Thomas Karns, ran the Uoll Heights postoffice. I went to Miles City in March 1934 to work for Roy Cloud Battery and Electric, then in 1935, I went with the CCCs. I well remeber the neighborhood dances and parties that were held, especiall Cohagen. I went with the Federal Govt in 1937 at Granger WY, and retired in Kansas City MO in 1973. I live at Imperial NE now. My heartiest condolences to the remaining family.
Kermit; PO Box 1050, Imperial NE 69033-1050