Eileen Esther Zander Dobie, age 87, passed away August 27, 2012 at Holy Rosary Hospital in Miles City, MT with her family by her side.
Eileen was born in Dickinson, ND and was raised on the family farm south of Dickinson, ND.
She and Albert Dobie were married in October of 1943. They farmed in the Dickinson area until moving to Glendive and then to Miles City, MT in 1967.
In Miles City Eileen worked as a waitress at the 600 Café and the Hole in the Wall until retiring at the age of 81.
Mother worked hard all of her life and was a kind and loving mother. She could be very strict at times but was also a gentle woman. She was a very proud grandmother and great-grandma.
Eileen was preceded in death by her mother and father Robert Zander and Ida Jauss; four brothers, Norman, Harold, Willard and Bobby and one sister Adeline.
She is survived by two sisters Delores Moore of Dickinson and Gladys Kolling of Dickinson; one brother Gordon (Betty) of WA state; five children, Darryl (Cheryl) of Colorado, Bill (Karen) of Bozeman, Dan (Michele) and Ida of Miles City and David (Maggie) of Glendive. She is also survived by 13 grand-children, 14 great-grandchildren and 5 great-great-grandchildren; two sister in laws Mary Zander of Dickinson, ND and Elnora Zander of Scotland, SD.
At Eileen’s request there will be no services. Her final resting place will be in Dickinson, ND next to her parents.
Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home of Miles City has been entrusted with arrangements and condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.stevensonandsons.com
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Ron & Connie Watts says
What a special lady Mother Dobie. You have lots of family and friends that simply adored you. You have left a legendary family to follow in your gracious footsteps. R.I.P.
Denise Harvey says
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. I know Eileen has left a beautiful legacy in her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. It is a privilege and blessing to know her and all of you. You represent her and your family with grace and dignity.
stacy mackenzie says
So sorry for your loss, what a special lady!!!!! Thoughts & prayers are with all of you!
Trevor and Donna Mae Huss says
We are very sorry to hear of your loss. Thinking and praying for you during this difficult time. God Bless.
Connie Schaefer says
To the Dobie Family: I was so sorry to hear of Eileens passing. She was a very special person. I worked with Eileen for many years, and I guess you could say I learned from the best. She could work circles around anybody. I was truly amazed at her sometimes as she had a method to her madness. I will miss Eileen as I enjoyed visiting with her. With deepest sympathy and may God Bless you all at this time, Connie Schaefer.
Leslie Manning says
A wonderful Lady did her hair in Beauty school and over at beauty land I enjoyed her so much.
barb beeler says
im so sorry for the loss of ur loved one. she was a speacial lady and will always hold a place speacial in my heart. im glad i got the oppertunity to work with and get to know eileen, for she was one of a kind. she is no longer in pain and i am happy for that. the lord will take good care of her. she will be missed by all. sincerely barb beeler
Terrie Meissel Stafford says
Thank you grandma for always having that special understanding.
Kendra Walker-Odei says
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of Eileen. I was fortunate enough to work with her at the Hole In The Wall for many of years. I enjoyed many conversations with Eileen and always loved chopping the carrots and celery with her! She will be dearly missed and now she can have some coffee with my mother up in heaven. ~ Kendra Walker~
Gordon & Betty Zander says
We are so sorry for the loss of your mother and Gordon’s sister. We will miss her
very deeply and was so glad we got to see her in July and didn’t wait for September.
Our Love and Prayers go out to all of you. We are glad she isn’t suffering anymore.
Much love, Gordon & Betty
Char (Adelines youngest daughter) Maychrzak says
We are sorry to hear of your loss. I’m so glad that her sisters made the trip to Miles City to see her before my mom passed away in 2009. I still have that picture of the 4 of them & look at it often. Our sincere sympathy, Char & EllDean Maychrzak
Dana & Kim Jerke says
Sorry for your loss, Eileen kept me entertained at many a lunch hour don”t really know who heckled who the most. anyway I will always remember her laugh. again sorry about your loss and we will miss her. Dana & Kim Jerke
Belle & Ed Krank says
Sorry for your loss, she is now at peace. Memories, love and prayers to all. Belle & Ed.
Patty Wolf - Adeline's daughter says
Sorry for the loss of your Mother. My thoughts and prayers go out to all of you. The pictures are precious and many of them of her remind me of my Mother. I wish we would have been able to know her and all of you better over the years, the preceding comments from friends close to her pay great tribute to her and her family. God Bless.
Patty
Teal Dobie says
Granny, it still hasn’t quiet sank in yet. I’m having a hard time accepting that I can’t just pick up the phone and call you for a quick chat, or come stop by for a visit. But dad gave me one of your rings he had given you. I promise I will take good care of it. Everytime I look down at it I can’t help but smile. I’ll always have a part of you with me. I’m excited we have home videos and that I have some videos of you and Jax on my phone so I will always be able to see you and hear your sweet voice. I love you to heaven and back and I miss you more then words can describe. Thank you for everything you have ever done for me and most of all thanks for being you. I’ll see you again someday but untill then rest easy k. And don’t forget to come visit once and awhile. With the most love, Your Grandaughter Teal & Great-Grandson Jaxon
Joann Hewitt says
It has been my pleasure to have known Eileen for almost 30 years because her wonderful son Bill is married to my daughter, Karen. And we have 2 beautiful grandchildren, Lewis & Lesa, who we shared and adored over the years. We celebrated many Holidays and Family gatherings together and I feel privileged to have known her. I know that she is now at peace and is in a better place. I hope to see her again one of these days after she, my husband Maynard and our son Kirk have prepared a place for me. Love, Jo
Scott, Lori and Matt Smith says
So sorry to hear about Eileen. She was a special person to us all. We will miss her looking out her kitchen window checking up on us! She always made sure that things were ok over here. Matt will miss her little conversations at the mailbox. It was a pleasure to have her in our Trailer Court all of these years! She will be missed by all.
Linda (Schmaltz) Wanner- says
Joe & I send our condolences. So sad we never had the chance to know your Mom & all of you. May she rest in peace.
Joe & Linda ( Schmaltz) Wanner
Virginia & Duane Strohmayer says
Dan, Michele & Family
May your warm memories & good times be a source of comfort to you and your family.
The Stros
maggie & dave Dobie says
we will miss her so much! She allways the apple of my eye! & allways will be. we will miss her more than anyone will ever know. and she will allways be close in our hearts. & someday we will all be together again & rejoys! god bless the rest of the crew. our hearts go out to all of u. & please no more tears & sad faces! or try. mother wouldn”t want that! god bless!
Valerie Nelson Jorgenson says
I’m so sorry for the loss of your mom.
Val
Laverne Schmaltz Kessel says
Was so sorry to hear of Aunt Eileen’s passing. I have many fond memories of visiting and while the adults played cards us kids would play hide & seek in the pigweed. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Jeanette Boelsing says
So sorry for your loss. I’m glad I had a chance to speak to Eileen not to long ago. My throughts and prayers are with you all.
Liz (Wilson) Shearer says
I just popped up the hometown paper, and saw that your mom passed. I too worked with her for many years, to this day I will always respect her teaching, her talks, and the way she treated people. She was a wonderful woman, I will miss that (old bird) as I used to tease her with that nickname, cuzs she used to nibble at work. Always prayers and thoughts to family.