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Dorothy Pierce Obituary
Visitation is 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday in the Rose Room at Croxford Funeral Home. Her funeral is 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home, and burial will take place at a later date in Highland Cemetery.
Survivors include sisters, Shirley (James) Roban of Meridian, Idaho, and Rosemary (Kent) Holtz of Great Falls; a brother, Max O'Leyar; 116 nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews; and special friends Pauline Schultz and Maisie Yabui.
Dorothy was born May 18, 1931, in Tracy, Mont., a daughter of Frank Theodore O'Leyar and Anna (Bozik) O'Leyar. She graduated with the Class of 1949 of Centerville High School as valedictorian. She enjoyed sports while in high school, and was a star basketball player on a championship team during her high school years.
She was employed by the Great Falls Tribune from 1948 until 1949, and then by General Motors from 1949 until 1952, when she went to work for the Social Security office, working there until 1966. She worked at Malmstrom Air Force Base from 1966 until 1969, and then her position at Montana Air National Guard from 1969 until 1989.
She and Art Hopkins were married and he preceded her in death in 1967. She then married Herbert Pierce in Idaho in 1976, and he preceded her in death in 1980.
Others who have preceded her in death are sisters: Ann McHenry, Helen Kroboth, Josephine Slaton and Diane Findlay; brothers Frank O'Leyar Jr., George O'Leyar, and Robert O'Leyar, and an infant brother, John O'Leyar.
Dorothy was a board member of Big Sky Apantao Retreat Ministries. She was also a member of the Giant Springs Questers and the Garnet Jewels Red Hats Society. Her local church affiliations had included both Faith Lutheran Church and Central Assembly of God.
Memorials are suggested to Big Sky Apantao Retreat Ministries, and may be left at Croxford Funeral Home.
Condolences may be posted online at www.croxfordfuneralhome.com and/or www.gftribune.com/obituaries.
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Memories and Condolences
for Dorothy Pierce
October 31, 2009
Dear Shirley, Jim, Kent and Rosemary and families. I don't know if I ever met Dorothy, but my thought are with you. Love to all, Darlene Hay Miller
Ron Ukrainetz
October 28, 2009
Dorothy was such a saint when she worked at the Montana Air National Guard. I will remember her ready smile and kindness always.It was such a pleasure to know her. May all of your fond memories bring you smiles.
October 22, 2009
Shirley [Jim], Rosemary [Kent] and family.
I knew Dorothy for many years, from working at the Montana Air National Guard. She was a wonderful person that would do anything for you. Our thoughts are with you for your loss. We will be out of town during the service.
Marg & Ray Woolf
d.Lee Bastian & Fagan families
October 22, 2009
Kent & Rosemary...Sorry to hear of your sister's death...I know you were very close. Just wanted you to know we are thinking of you at this time. D.Lee and families...
Judy Sargent
October 22, 2009
To all of Dorothy's family, it was my pleasure to know Dorothy and call her a friend. I know she will be missed greatly.She was one class act. My prayers are with all of you during this time.
Judy Sargent
October 21, 2009
Dear Rosemary, Kent and family, so sorry for your loss. I pray you will find comfort in the comforter. Blessings to you all. She will be missed here on earth but rejoicing happens in heaven. In His love, Kay Broderick
October 21, 2009
Dear Shirley,
I was sorry to see your sister passed and would like to offer my condolences. Please know my prayers are with you and your family.
Barb Nielsen (John Alden)Boise,ID
Teresa Lang-Court
October 20, 2009
Mrs. Pierce was a lovely woman. She was a delight to work with and visit with at MANG. Please accept my sympathy.
Julie Fabrega
October 19, 2009
Dear Rosemary,
I was saddened to hear of Dorothy's passing. I only met her a few times, but I remember well her beautiful presence wherever she was. I still have the lovely picture of her at the High Tea in Cascade and our bus trip to the Convergence. My prayers and sincere sympathy are with you and your family.
Chris Hindoien
October 18, 2009
To all of Dorothy's family - The fond memories of her will last forever. She was a wonderful lady and I remember her well. God Bless you all and love and prayers to you.
Barbara Luoma
October 18, 2009
Dear Rosemary, Kent and all Dorothy's family, We were shocked and deeply saddened to read of Dorothy's death on line today. She fought so valiantly all these years. Bob last talked with her a month or so ago. We pray for your comfort and peace through your many wonderful memories of her life. Our sympathy to all your families. Bob and Barbara (Petrini) Luoma, Hamilton, Mt
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