Mary C. Dorwart

Born in Miami Beach, Florida, the family moved to North Platte, NE, where she attended kindergarten through high school at St. Patrick’s, graduating in 1946. Mary then obtained her degree in Sociology from Duchesne College in Omaha, NE. She worked as a telephone operator, moving up to the business office at Bell Telephone.

When a dashing young Staff Sergeant (whom she’d known from grade school on) asked her if she’d like to travel, there was no hesitation. She and Jason Daniel (J.D.) Dorwart were married August 2, 1952 in St. Patrick Catholic Church, North Platte, NE.

Starting in Biloxi, MS, her travels took her to places like England, Austria and Germany and spanned the continental United States from South Carolina to California.

She loved the mountains and Mary and J.D. made their home in Estes Park, CO, for 14 years before finally returning to Greeley.

Mary had a gift for making anyone from perfect stranger to dearest friend feel as though they were the most interesting, special person on the planet.

Her primary interests and joy in life focused on making a home for J.D. and her five children. Mary was active with the Girl and Boy Scouts of America, Red Cross Auxiliary and Officer’s Wives Club, as well as maintaining her lifelong devotion to the church and the Blessed Mother through the Legion of Mary, Altar Rosary Society, teaching religious education classes and being a Stephen’s minister.

Mary is survived by her husband J.D., of Greeley, CO; children Thomas Daniel (Annette Jordan) Dorwart, Omaha, NE, Jason Edward (Becky) Dorwart, Arvada, CO, Patrick Michael Dorwart, Greeley, CO, Mary Denise Dorwart, Greeley, CO, and Ann Farrell Dorwart, Loveland, CO; as well as 4 grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents Tom and Gertrude Farrell.

Mary had a passion for life fortified by her love of chocolate and the love of all those whose lives she touched. Her favorite phrases were “be careful” and “don’t forget to call when you get home”. We won’t expect a call, but we all know she’s home.

A visitation will be held from 3-5 P.M. on Wednesday, December 30, 2015 at the Allnutt Macy Chapel. Mass of Christian burial will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Thursday, December 31, 2015 at St. Mary’s Parish Hall, 2222 23rd, Avenue, Greeley, CO. Interment at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Reception at the Knights of Columbus Hall.

Memorial contributions may be made in Mary’s memory to St. Mary Catholic School, North Platte Catholic Schools or to the charity of your choice in care of Allnutt Funeral Service, 702 13th St., Greeley, CO 80631. Friends may view the online obituary and send condolences at www.allnutt.com.