She met Charles M. Petrie at The Salvation Army Church, and they married on August 3, 1962. They raised their 4 children as members of the Omaha South Salvation Army Church. Dorothy was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother who was known for her kindness and gentleness.
Dorothy was active in their church youth programs (Torchbearers and Young Peoples’ Legion) as well as Sunbeams and Girl Guards. As an adult, she was enrolled as a Senior Soldier (church member) and was an active participant in the women’s Home League and League of Mercy (Nursing Home visitation) programs. She worked in a variety of professions, including Leisure Lanes Bowling Alley, TipTop Hair Products, The Salvation Army Thrift Store, Wendy’s, Baker’s and Skaggs Grocery Stores.
Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents; her brothers, George, Leonard and Charles; and her husband of 53 years, Charles. She is survived by her children, Michael (Kelly), Carol (Todd) Ramsdell, Mark, and Daniel (Julie); siblings, Veloy, Bob (Margarett), and Earl; grandchildren, Nathan, Cody (Amanda), Jacob, Trevor, Aaron, and Hannah; and special friends, Carrie, Andy, Kalynn (Dylan), and Bryanna.
Visitation will be held at Westlawn-Hillcrest Funeral Home on Sunday, November 26th from 3:00-5:00 pm, with a Service of Remembrance to follow at 5:00 pm.
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