Dorothy F. Hills
Tuesday, December 10, 1918
Date of Death:
Saturday, February 9, 2013
Age:
94 years old
Visitation
Date: Tuesday February 12, 2013
Time: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home [ view map ]
Second Visitation
Date: Wednesday February 13, 2013
Time: 10:00 am
Funeral Service
Date: Wednesday February 13, 2013
Time: 11:00 am
Location: River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home [ view map ]
Burial
Location: Appleton, Minnestoa City Cemetery (At a later date)
Live Webcast
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Tuesday, December 10, 1918
Date of Death:
Saturday, February 9, 2013
Age:
94 years old
Tuesday, December 10, 1918
Date of Death:
Saturday, February 9, 2013
Age:
94 years old
Dorothy F. Hills
Dorothy F. Hills, age 94 of Rochester died on Saturday, February 9, 2013 at Shorewood Assisted Living.
Dorothy was born December 10, 1918 in Appleton, Minnesota to Arthur and Cora Hills. Dorothy graduated from Appleton High School in 1937. She then worked as a dental assistant to Doctor’s Robert and David Miller in Appleton, Minnesota.
Dorothy left Appleton in 1946, taking a position at Northwestern Bell Telephone Company in Willmar, Minnesota. She held several positions with Northwestern Bell at Willmar, Ortonville, Wadena, and Rochester Minnesota. She was with the company for 34 years, retiring in 1981.
Dorothy was well traveled. Many vacations were spent hunting, fishing, and at the Miller cabin. She was an avid hunter and sportswoman, taking many trips to Alaska for salmon fishing, to Wyoming hunting big game, and on Canadian fishing trips. She had visited every state in the union, traveling to Europe, Mexico, Canary Islands, and eight Caribbean Islands. Dorothy was a member of First United Methodist Church of Appleton, Minnesota and involved at Christ United Methodist Church in Rochester, Minnesota. She belonged to the Telephone Pioneers and WA-TAN-YE service club for many years. In 2002 Dorothy moved from her home on Valhalla Ct. NW, Rochester to Buena Vista Condominiums. She had resided since 2010 at Shorewood Assisted Living.
Survivors are her sister Marjorie and Donald Erickson of Chokio, Minnesota, twelve nieces and nephews, including Jay and Marla LeFebre of Rochester, Jerry and Ruby Halvorson and Rolland and Nancy Moen all of Appleton, forty-five grand nieces and nephews, in whose lives she was very involved, many great-great nieces and nephews also survive as well as special friends Eileen and Gary Melin, and the Miller nieces and nephews. Dorothy took great pride in her nieces and nephews and was very close to all of them.
Dorothy is preceded in death by her parents, sisters Opal, Maybelle, Viola, Ruby, a brother Lloyd and special friend Dr. David P. Miller.
The family wishes to extend sincere thanks and appreciation to Eileen Melin for the loving care given to Dorothy over the past six years. Also many thanks to the staff at Shorewood Assisted Living for making Dorothy a part of their family over the last three years. We also thank Season’s Hospice for their care to Dorothy and her family in her final days.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be directed to Shorewood Assisted Living, First United Methodist Church, Appleton MN or Season’s Hospice.
The funeral service for Dorothy will be held at 11:00AM on Wednesday, February 13, 2013 in the River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home with Pastor Mark Woodward officiating. Visitation will be held from 6:00PM to 8:00PM on Tuesday, February 12, 2013 in the River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home and one hour prior to the funeral service. Burial will be in the Appleton, Minnesota City Cemetery at a later date.
Online condolences are welcome at www.mackenfuneralhome.com
Condolences
The family of Dorothy F. Hills has received the following condolences.
We always considered Dorothy to be a member of the Miller family and were so glad that she could be a part of so many Miller reunions at Uncle Dave Miller's cabin at Lake Alexander. In recent years we got to know Dorothy even better because of our frequent trips to the Mayo Clinic. She gave us our first tour in 1999 - when she was 80. She was hard to keep up with. Dorothy was a lot of fun and we had many laughs together over the years. She was always so generous about loaning her house and her apartment to patients going to the Mayo Clinic. She had more friends that anyone else we ever met. She loved a good time, clothes and eating out - especially at Michael's
We were fortunate to have seen her recently in Novemeber '12 at Shorewood where they took such good care of her. She had a sharp outfit on, her hair and her nails done. We sent a picture of her to all of the Miller cousins so they could see her. We will miss Dorothy so much. Rochester will never be the same without her.
Jane and Read Moffett
Dorothy was a special member of the Miller family. The Sauls, Suzanne and Bill, John and Terri, remember her fondly as we spent our summers in Minnesota at the Miller cabin with Dorothy, forever entertaining us or cooking for us, along with my mother, Gertrude Miller Rush. We will miss her smile and laughter, but she will be fishing in the sky with Uncle Dave by her side. Catch a big one for us Dorothy.
Dear family,
Dorothy will always hold a special spot in my heart. I remember her as warm, vibrant and kind. I admired her enthusiasm and spunk for life. We send our deepest condolences to you. Heaven should be a livlier place now that Dorothy has arrived. God's peace to you. LeRae and Tom Schnickel
Dear Family,
Our deepest condolences. We are so sad to hear of Dorothy's passing. Now she is fishing and hunting with the Lord. Ever since I was a young boy, I always thought of Dorothy as one of the classiest ladies that I had ever known. She always had such a beautiful sparkle to her and she made you proud that she was part of the Hills Family. I hope in this time of sorrow, that everyone celebrates her life, because I know in my heart, that Dorothy believed she had one heck of a ride. Peace be with you. Larry and Kristine Hills Family.
Sorry to hear of Dorthy's death.
I know she had her faith in God and expect she was ready to meet her Lord!
I helped clean for Dorthy while in her house and at her Condo also. I remembe getting to her house on the morning of 911. I was hardly in the door and she's saying Darla get up here and see what's happening. We shared an historical event together.
She was so much fun to spend time with. So much wisdom and experience she would share.
I would ask her what time to come clean, she didn't always like getting up as early as I liked to clean, but we made it work by having coffee together and solving the worlds problems first then I would clean.
May God bless her family and friends that she talked about (always good). She loved you all alot.
Darla McKenzie
Dorothy was one of the classiest and most loving ladies we have ever known. We enjoying her presence among us at Buena Vista Condos, blessed be her memory. Al & Shirley Ackerman
My condolences to you.... Dorothy's obituary was a wonderful tribute to her. Anyone would know that her family loved her very much. I am happy that you made her life happy. I always enjoyed hearing Marla speak of her. She will be missed even by those of us who hadn't met her formally. Sincerely, Lois
Thoughts and prayers are with your family. Dorothy must have been a remarkable woman. May you find peace and comfort in your fond memories.
My sympathies to Dorothy's family. As a kid, I remember Dorothy as a good friend and neighbor of my grandmother, Alma Spooner (while living in a converted house on 4th Street SE ... no longer standing). She was so kind and helpful to her. something I recognized and appreciated even as a child. Thank you, Dorothy!
To all who had the joy in knowing Great Aunt Dorothy you know what an amazing and terrific person she was. She never missed a birthday, was always glad to see you, always had something to share, the list goes on. Above all, talking with her was the best. Such a neat lady! She loved each and every one of us and she was more than an Aunt to many of us.
Dorothy, we wish you peace love and joy as you reunite with Our Father and our loved ones passed before you. Thank you for all you were and the many memories! We are going to miss you so very much!!!
Candy, Dave, Metta & Beck Colestock