Rose Ventling Dorothy was born December 20, 1933 in Dayton, WY to Floyd & Laura (Croghan) Ventling.
She grew up in Dayton, WY and the Big Horn Mountains.
In 1950 she married Edward Dorothy and together they raised five daughters; Janet, Peggy, Lori, Susan and Karen.
They have fourteen grandchildren and 31 great-great children who she loved very much:
She was an RSVP volunteer for many years and enjoyed playing bingo at the Rosebud Healthcare Center. She enjoyed bowling; she won the singles at State Highway Department twice. She enjoyed reading and crocheting.
She is survived by her husband, Edward; her five daughters and their families: Lori & Mike Loomis; Kathy & Arnie Frovarp (Laura, Danielle and Brett); James & Heather Loomis (Emily, Kaylen and Charlies); Daniel & Larisa Loomis (Keegan and Emma); Nicole Loomis & Zac Sims (Jace); Peggy & Les Smotherman; Gabriel & Lisa Smotherman (Tionna, Terrell, Trinity, Tristan and Zander); Duane & Aimee Smotherman (Kacy, DJ and Katie); Carri & Kelby Kalfell (Traiden and Brycen); Janet Dorothy; Samanntha & Gary Stewart (Madison, John and Joshua); Harvey Riggs (Tierra); Susan & James Mahaffey; Gordon Dorothy; Elizabeth & Kyle Keating (Natalie and Emma); Zachary Mahaffey (Jynezza); Karen & Dwayne Taylor; Rosie & Chuck Harris (Faith, Andrea and Connor); Andrew Taylor (LaShanna); and one sister, Esther Boyko of Sheridan, WY; her sister-in-law, Una & Ken Post; and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; three brothers (Bud, Delbert and Jim) and two sisters (Etta and Louise) and two infant children, Eddie Guy & Debbie).
Service Schedule
Visitation
10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Friday May 30, 2014
Chapel of Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home
245 Westwind Lane
Forsyth, MT 59327
Funeral Service
11:00 a.m.
Saturday May 31, 2014
Chapel of Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home
245 Westwind Lane
Forsyth, MT 59327
Interment
Following services
Saturday May 31, 2014
Forsyth Cemetery
2804 Old Highway
Forsyth, MT 59327
Luncheon
Following graveside services
Saturday May 31, 2014
Chapel of Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home
245 Westwind Lane
Forsyth, Montana 59327
Service Schedule
Visitation
10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Friday May 30, 2014
Chapel of Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home
245 Westwind Lane
Forsyth, MT 59327
Funeral Service
11:00 a.m.
Saturday May 31, 2014
Chapel of Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home
245 Westwind Lane
Forsyth, MT 59327
Interment
Following services
Saturday May 31, 2014
Forsyth Cemetery
2804 Old Highway
Forsyth, MT 59327
Luncheon
Following graveside services
Saturday May 31, 2014
Chapel of Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home
245 Westwind Lane
Forsyth, Montana 59327
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Susan Mosby says
Peggy, Ed and all of Rose’s family
I am so sorry for your loss. Rose was such a sweet and gentle person. I am going to miss her as much as you will. She was such a fun bowler and always had a quick comeback to say. RIP my dear Rose!
Kevin and Toni Kalfell says
Peggy, Ed and families: So very sorry that Rose has passed. We loved being around her as she was always so pleasant and fun loving. She will continue to look over you from Heaven so watch your step….She has left this world but she holds each of you deeply in her heart. Keep all the great memories close to your heart until you meet with her again. Our love to all of you. We will so miss seeing her.
George & Kevin says
Ed both of us would like to express our sympathy at the passing of Rose. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the rest of the family.
Weldon&Adonis says
Dearest Dorothy Family & Friends. We are so sorry for are loss. I love Ed & Rose very much. Now who’s going to put me in my place??? We love all the Dorothy Family very much. I was practically raised with them. We will miss Rose very much. Are prayer’s are with you. GOD HAS ANOTHER ANGLE. We love & miss you all. God bless.
Eric and Betty Fridrichson says
Dear Peggy, Laurie, all your sisters and Ed, So sorry to see we have to say goodbye to Rose. She was a very special lady. Our hearts and prayers go out to you, as we remember all the good times we had together when our girls were young. You all have a special place in my heart for all the kindness you have showed my granddaughter, Liz over the years. Love and Blessings, Betty
Connie Schaefer says
To the Dorothy Family. I was so sorry to hear of Roses passing. I hadn’t seen Rose or Ed for sometime , but always enjoyed visiting when I saw them. Rose was always so proud of you girls and your children. I worked with Rose at the Ten Spot Cafe when I got out of high school. We used to have some pretty good laughs together. You are all in my thoughts and prayers and know I am thinking of you. Rest in Peace Rose. Sincerely Connie (Lala) Schaefer.
Gary & Bert Rickman says
Karen, Laurie, Peggy & all of Rose’s family. So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Kenneth and Una Post says
My Blessed Family So many words to say.. We will miss you Rose. I only wish that I could be there with all of you at this time, but it is not to be. I have a heart full of memories of all our families being together & the Kids being Kids. My thoughts are with you all & I Love you all. Aunt Una & Ken
Bev (Belzer) Frizzell says
Aunt Rose holds a special place in my heart. I have such wonderful memories of our family gatherings at the Ranch. So sad for all the family and Uncle Ed. Love you all and Pete and I will see you Saturday.
Rhonda Smotherman says
Dear Peggy, Lori, KK, Susan, Janet, Ed and all their families, My prayers , thoughts and love go out to all of you. Grandma and Mama Rose was a wonderful, sweet, kind, and very loving woman. We will all miss her dearly.May The Lord wrap his arms around all her family and friends and comfort them at this time. Love to all. Rhonda S.
Brian & Nic Slater says
80 yrs young, a long life to celebrate! She is in a better place! She will always b with u as long as u remember her and keep her in ur hearts. Sorry 4 ur loss, she will be missed by all that knew her..
Lance and Lisa and boys says
Sorry to hear about Rose. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Blackie & Carol Schneider says
To all of Rose’s family…. What a wonderful lady and now a beautiful angel. I had the opportunity to visit with Ed and Rose at Walmart about 2 months ago. She looked great and was talking about her grand-children. She was a very proud Mother and Grandmother. She was one of a kind lady. Hang on to all the special memories and may God wrap his arms around all of you and carry you through the hard time. God Bless
Tom Howell says
Eddie and girls, my thoughts and prayers are with you .
Rosie will be missed by all of us.
Betty Vail says
Rose will be missed by RSVP. At our recent Volunteer Appreciation Brunch she told me she had missed 1 day of calling Bingo for Rosebud Health Care in over 20 years. Dedicated volunteers like Rose are an asset to our communities.
Joan Leinwand says
Sending my condolences to Rose’s family. I enjoyed her dedication to the residents at RHCC nursing home. Gabe, she was so proud of your family.
Mary Ellen Ryan says
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this trying time. Rose was such a loving happy person so proud of her family. We will all miss her.