Born in Wymore, Nebraska on September 18, 1925 to John and Louise Ottersberg, Dorothy was baptized in the Lutheran Church on Christmas day 1925. After graduating from Campbell High School in 1944, she married her high school sweetheart, Dale Heinrich, and moved to Twin Falls, Idaho in the same year. Their daughter, Linda, was born in February 1949 and in September that year, Dale died in a tragic train accident.
Dorothy was remarried in January 1951 to Don Rudolph and their daughter, Becky, was born in February 1952. They were later divorced.
In 1961, Dorothy married Dean Howard. They farmed in Hazelton and worked together in various businesses before moving to Twin Falls, where they spent the remainder of their 41 years together. Adventures abroad, traveling to Europe, Hawaii, New York and the Midwest were balanced by their enjoyment of long summers spent together at their cabin, north of Ketchum. They had a very special relationship and all who were acquainted with them knew they were always hand–in-hand until Dean’s death in 2002.
Dorothy enjoyed a long life and her greatest joy was being with her children and grandchildren. She was a determined woman with impeccable taste. An excellent cook, she always had a warm welcome for all who visited her beautiful home. Dorothy’s strength of character and love for her family were evident in her battle with Alzheimer’s; she worked hard to keep her memory alive and recognized her close family to the end.
Dorothy is survived by her daughters, Linda Heinrich and Becky (Rod) Rudolph of Twin Falls; grandchildren Kelli Rudolph (Dunstan Lowe) of Canterbury, England and Joshua (Catherine) Rudolph and three great-grandchildren, Mercedes, Maclaren and Maverick of League City, Texas; sister, Vall (Leonard) Mills and brother, Wayne (Shirley) Ottersberg both of Twin Falls as well as her many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husbands, her sister, Erma Devers, and her great-granddaughter, Celandine Isla Rudolph Lowe.
Mom’s love for us was limitless—she was our greatest supporter, our best friend and the strength of our family. The depth of our sadness at her departure bears witness to the strength of our love for her. We miss her more than words can express.
The funeral will take place on Monday March 13, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. at White Mortuary “Chapel by the Park,’ 136 4th Ave E. in Twin Falls with Pastor Clay Ramirez officiating. There will be a viewing for family and friends on Sunday, March 12 between 6:00 and 8:00 pm at White Mortuary “Chapel by the Park.”
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