Dorothea Olive Murr

1925 - 2025

Murr
Dorothea (Dorothy) Olive
Murr
July 13, 1925
August 15, 2025

Dorothea Olive Murr was born In Elbert County, Colorado to Roy and Edna DeLair.
She passed away on August 15, 2025 at her daughter Linda Armstrong's home in North Platte, Nebraska, at the age of 100 years, 1 month, and 2 days. She was raised on a farm South of Kiowa, Colorado. She was the oldest of 3 girls and one boy. She attended a Country School and lived in Elizabeth, Colorado, working at a local cafe for room and board through the 11th. grade. She left school to return and help her parents and siblings at the farm.
She married William (Frank) Murr on February 10, 1944 in Colorado Springs. Together they raised 3 sons and 1 daughter on a dairy farm near Falcon, Colorado. She enjoyed reading, crocheting, and being with family and friends. Not only was she an excellent seamstress, her homemade bread and cinnamon rolls were the best ever. She had a sound mind and an incredible ability to remember things and details until the very end. She will be remembered by all as a kind, generous and loving person by all who knew her.
She is survived by sons Frank (Judy) Murr, David (Sarah Kay) Murr, Richard (Brenda) Murr and Linda Armstrong. Also Grandchildren, Great Grandchildren, and Great Great Grandchildren. Mom said she lost count but would always ask about them.
Proceeding her in death were her parents (Roy and Edna), Husband(Frank), Step Brother (Ross). Brother (Roy Jr.) Sisters (Myrtle Krier and Mildred Worth. 3 Sons in Law ( Larry Temple, Jerre Cheyney, and Dick Armstrong). Plus innumerable relatives and friends. Dorothy was the oldest surviving Murr by several years. Anyone who was a part of her life will be honorary pall bearers.
Graveside services will be held at Memorial Gardens. Colorado Springs, Colorado on Friday, September 19, at 10:00 AM.
Reverend Thomas Rizuto will be officiating.