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Dorothy Jane Gamble
1922 - 2016
Dorothy Jane Gamble
1922 - 2016
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BORN
1922
DIED
2016
Dorothy Gamble Obituary
Dorothy was born August 5, 1922, in Warren, IN, to Laurence and Mira Beavans. She was raised on a farm and moved to Ft. Wayne, IN, at the beginning of World War II to support the war effort. There, she met Lt. Rupert Gamble and they married on October 6, 1945, after he returned from the European Theatre. As an Air Force spouse, Dorothy traveled the world with Rupert for 28 years, living in such locales as Guam, Alaska and Japan. In retirement, they lived in Corpus Christi and San Antonio and spent the last 14 years in Portales.
Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents and her sister, Esther.
She is survived by her husband of 71 years, Rupert; her brother, John Beavans, of Anaheim CA; sons, Steven of Portales and Tom (Ann) of Highlands Ranch, CO; grandchildren, Joe, Natalie, Jennifer (Jimmy) and Kelly (Will); and great grandchildren, Caulder, Carly, Mia, Liam and Colton. Dorothy also had a special loving relationship with her sisters children, Diana, Myra, Linda, Shannon, Bruce, Virginia and Suzie.
Services will be held at the First Baptist Church in Portales at 2 p.m. on Saturday, January 30, 2016..
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that contributions be given to the individuals charity of choice.
Arrangements are under the direction of Wheeler Mortuary of Portales. 575-356-4455,wheelermortuary.net
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Sadie W. Gamble
January 28, 2016
Rupert, Steve, Tom and family. Please
accept our sincerest condolences in death
of Dot. I remember the times at the Reunion that she played the piano for a
happy sing-along. May you find peace and
comfort in the many happy memories we all
shared at the Gamble Reunion and during your long and happy marriage. May God
Bless each of you. Sadie Gamble and
Family(widow of James Lee Gamble)
David Murrah
January 27, 2016
Dot was a very special person and we so enjoyed our visits with her through the years. Tom and Steve and Rupert, you will be in our thoughts and prayers this weekend. We know you will have a great service of celebration of her wonderful life and the fact that she is now at home with her Savior.
David and Ann Murrah
Barb Mclean
January 25, 2016
When I think of Aunt Dot I can hear the piano music in the background. What a tribute to 71 years of married life. Prayers for the family. Barb McLean
Arba (White) Lineweaver
January 24, 2016
Prayers and love from my Mother's special memories she shared of your Mother and Dad, President Gamble and family. My Mama has been in her heavenly home for seven years in May and I am sure she was welcoming her arrival as well. My Mama was Wink White.
Arba (White) Lineweaver, Albuquerque, NM
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Bill & Gillian Andersen
January 23, 2016
We are sorry for your loss and hope that you know the love and support of the ENMU community. Our prayers are with you.
January 22, 2016
Our loving thoughts and prayers are with you, Rupert, President Gamble and family, during this difficult season. Dorothy was a most special soul and will be missed dearly. In love and with our daily prayers for you, Jason and Kayla Paulk
Trish Maguire
January 22, 2016
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
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