Dorothy Ross Tallent Gregory
Dorothy Ross, eldest of seven children of Robert C. and Bonnie (Rogers) Ross was born October 30, 1927. She began her education at age 5 riding horseback 5 miles to Finch, MT to attend school each day. Later the family moved to Finch to be closer to the school. Dorothy graduated from Forsyth High School in three years. She then entered Presentation School of Nursing under the U.S. Cadet Nurse Core program in Miles City, MT. graduating in 1947 at age 20.
She was united in marriage to Arthur A. Gregory November 2nd, 1946. To this union a son, Robert (Butch) was born.
Dorothy started her nursing career at Deaconess Hospital in Billings, MT and worked there a year while her husband worked in construction. They returned to their home in Forsyth. She continued to be a homemaker wife and mother, as well as working at Rosebud Community Hospital as a staff and surgical nurse. In 1966, she became the Director of Nursing Service at the Hospital until her resignation in 1990. She continued to work part-time until her retirement in 1992. The next 3 years were devoted to taking care of her husband Art, who was in ill health. He departed this life in 1995 after 49 years of marriage. For the next few years, she enjoyed visiting with family and helping her grandson Guy through college. She was very proud of him. She also enjoyed her yard and gardening with her sisters and brother.
In October of 1997 she met and married Adolph Tallent gaining more family, 2 stepsons, Jerry and Dave; and a stepdaughter, Barbara Jean (Mark) Cole of Shelby, MT; four step grandchildren: Jason, Lara, Robert, and Caolina. She loved being very busy taking care of all her family. She and Duff, as she called him, enjoyed doing so many things together, camping, traveling, raising cattle, and entertaining family. They had 5 great years together. After Duff passed away in 2002, she moved to Riverview Villa. She enjoyed her many friends there and made many soups and sandwiches as a member of the Riverview Villa Retirees.
In May of 2016, she moved in with her son and daughter-in-law into their newly remodeled home until her passing.
Dorothy enjoyed traveling, gardening, cooking, needle work, ceramics, church, baking cookies, and visiting friends and family helping them whenever they needed her. She was happiest when she was on the go. She made many cookies for the Baptist children’s Bible study in the summers. Every Christmas since her son was born, she made Santa Clause Cookies, thousands of them for almost 75 years. Giving most of them away to friends and family.
She was a member of The First Baptist Church, A life member of the VFW Auxiliary of Miles City, MT, and a loyal wife, mother, and friend. She loved all the dogs she had through the years, and they knew it! Her last best friends were Schnauzers, Piper and Sassy, and her sister, Mary Jos puppies, Taz and Tasha, she spoiled when she went to stay with Mary Jo in Gillette.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Bob and Bonnie; husband’s, Art and Adolph; brothers Rocky and Jim; sisters, Ginger, Dixie Kenney, and Patsy Jordan; niece, Barbie Jordan; nephew-in-law, Jay Valdez.
She is survived by her son, Butch (Caprice) of Forsyth, MT; grandson, Guy of Spearfish, SD; little sister, Mary Jo Younglund of Gillette, WY; nephews, Rod and Ronny Ross of Forsyth, Billy Ross Smith (Mary Lyn of Illinois; nieces, Vicky Krause (Dennis) of Alexandria, Kentucky, Debby Thoeny (Brian) of Gillette, WY, Billie Jo Valdez of Forsyth; brother-in-law, Dennis Kenney of Forsyth, and numerous great-nephews and nieces.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the Rosebud Healthcare endowment fund, VFW Auxiliary of Miles City of the Charity of one’s choice.
Service Schedule
Visitation
12:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Friday August 25, 2023
Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home
245 Westwind Lane
Forsyth, Montana 59327
Funeral Service
11:00 AM
Saturday August 26, 2023
Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home
245 Westwind Lane
Forsyth, Montana 59327
Interment
Following the Funeral Service
Saturday August 26, 2023
Forsyth Cemetery
Forsyth, Montana 59327
Service Schedule
Visitation
12:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Friday August 25, 2023
Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home
245 Westwind Lane
Forsyth, Montana 59327
Funeral Service
11:00 AM
Saturday August 26, 2023
Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home
245 Westwind Lane
Forsyth, Montana 59327
Interment
Following the Funeral Service
Saturday August 26, 2023
Forsyth Cemetery
Forsyth, Montana 59327
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Sharon Cope says
Dorothy was a grand lady and a great nurse! I so enjoyed working with her! She will be greatly missed. Sending prayers to all of the family!
Norma Rangel Wegmann says
Mrs. Gregory as I al ways called her was a neat lady. She worked with my mother as a nurse. I was one of the recipients of her Santa cookies every year at Christmas. I will seeing her around town. Sorry for your loss.
Vickie & Dennis Krause says
Aunt Dot was my second mother .., really she took care of me my first month of life since my mom, her sister, was so sick. Infact she took care of all of us. If we went to Dr. Cope for anything, he would ask “What did Dorothy say?” We would reply “Said u better go see Dr. Cope”. We knew it was bad ! Butch might think he’s the only child, but I know all her nieces & nephews were hers, too. Love that woman!! I miss her already!
Cathy Byron says
Butch and all of Dorothy’s family –
Our family became acquainted with Dorothy in the ER at Forsyth’s newly built hospital wing in 1976. She could cut a shirt off a man with heart attack symptoms faster than you could blink an eye! She was all business in her white uniform and cap. Her no nonsense air brought a powerful confidence to both the patient and family! She was an angel of mercy to our Sam many, many times. May you find comfort knowing that many of us share your loss. You are in our hearts and prayers.
carol moore says
Butch and all,
When I think of Dorothy, I can see her wearing that white nurses cap and white dress uniform. She was a great asset to the hospital. They don’t make them like her any more.
Brenda Potts says
Butch and family
Blessings what awesome woman individual your mother was and the many memories she stood by and lessons she shared with many
I very much appreciated working with her
Brenda Potts
Jennifer Ferguson Johnson says
I’m so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Lonna Gray says
Dorothy was a friend of the family back in the early days. The summer before my high school graduation and the summer following my first year of college I worked as a nurses aid at the hospital/nursing home and thought of Dorothy as the very best role model.
I recently was able to say hello to her at the hospital and slipped her a yellow rose to enjoy.
Donna Carroll ( van norman) says
I only knew her for seven years but the impressions and lessons she taught will last a lifetime. My condolences for the families. She was one of a kind and someone to never be forgotten.
Helen Corbin says
So sorry for your loss. I remember getting your Mom’s Santa cookies when we had our Dept Chris party. Almost to pretty to eat. Prayers to you all
John & Billie Taber says
Dorothy was always “Mom” to me. A dear cherished lady who always enjoyed a visit with John in the front yard. We have enjoyed many delicious cookies and candies she would bring us. A soft knock on the back door and there she stood with a place of goodies. She would come in for a visit with us and our 2 Shih Tzu pups. She sure loved doggies and they loved her as well. I will miss looking out my kitchen window and seeing her bedroom shade go up and her looking out to see that everything was ok. When I saw her peeking out, I knew all was well with her. “Mom” we will miss you so very much but we take comfort knowing you lived a great long life filled with love and happiness. Go rest high on that mountain, your work on earth is done, enter Heavens Gates shouting, Behold The Father and The Son.
Marcus Belgarde says
sorry for your loss to the family she worked with my great grandmother and I have herd wonderful stories about her
Jessie Leidholt says
IDear family of Dorothy, I asked Jim what he wanted me to say about his many years of working with Dorothy, he said there was so many things because she was so special. Our children, age 62 and 59, still talk about her Christmas Santa cookies. Dorothy was truly one of a kind.
Debra Tallent says
I got to know Dot when she joined the Tallent family, got to go camping with her & Adolph & Archie Tallent at the Silos. Plus enjoyed many of her culinary works- best Roast Beef I’ve ever eaten. She was so giving to our family by cooking up a Thanksgiving feast for the Archie Tallent family the day after his funeral. I was a nurse too so we shared nursing experiences. Dot was an energizer bunny for sure and an inspiration for loving and caring for others. My sympathy to all her family.
Tim & Maretta says
A beautiful full life lived. Prayers of comfort for family
Connie Brown says
To me Dorothy was an epitome of her Nursing profession. I always picture her with her nursing cap on. Always so professional, always take charge. Anyone who knew Dorothy, knew about her traditional Santa cookies. Hold tight to the memories!
Brenda Dotson says
Butch and Family
So very sorry for your loss. Dorthy was a great mentor to so many, a professional and top notch Nurse. I enjoyed working along side her. May your memories ease your sorrow. Prayers for you all.
Peggy and Earl says
Butch, Caprice, and Guy,
May you find comfort in warm memories, and in knowing others are sharing this sorrow with you.
My first impression of Dorothy goes back to the annual VFW and Auxiliary annual Christmas party. Everything she brought was fantastic, and disappeared very quickly.
A very special memory I have of Dorothy goes back to May of 2006. Earl had his second brain surgery. She came to visit him the day after he go out of ICU. She pointed out to me all the positive things that dictated he would have a full recovery. I will never forget her expertise in assessing the situation in a short amount of time. What comfort and solace her expertise gave me at a time I really needed it !
Nan Quinlan says
Sending my condolences. Dorothy was a great nurse and good example of nursing and caring and getting the job done .
Kevin Donnelly says
Sorry to hear of your loss. May God be with the her and the family.