Dorothy Eleanor Hunt

Dorothy was born on April 30th, 1937, to Ralph and Nettie Dilts in Fernie B.C. She was one of five children. The Dilts family moved to Vernon B.C. As a young girl, the Vernon Girls Trumpet Band was one of Dorothy’s favorite memories. In fact, she was one of its first members.

Dorothy Dilts and Alan Hunt were married on February 26, 1955 in the Elks Hall in Vernon. They had four children: Darrel, Dixie, Terrie, and Steven. In 1971, after living 9 years in Calgary, Alberta, Dorothy, Alan, and their children moved back to Lumby B.C.

Dorothy was well known for her seamstress talents, her cooking abilities, and her love of family. Over the years, she was a cook in many of the restaurants in Lumby. In her home, the coffee pot was always on with something fantastic to eat. The family enjoyed being a part of the Vernon Pigeon and Poultry Club for many years. In her later years, Dorothy was finally able to take time for her passion for horses. In doing so, an amazing group of ladies was formed called the Galloping Grannies who continued to meet long after the horseback riding has stopped. She also cherished her time as a member of the Lumby Christian Church.

Dorothy was always proud to tell everyone that she was blessed with eleven grandchildren, and fourteen great grandchildren.

The family would like to thank the remarkable care aids and nurses that came to her home and the North Okanagan Hospice House for their genuine care and compassion.

A celebration of life will be held at the Lumby Christian Church on Saturday, July 24, 2021 at 1:00 pm. The family would like to invite everyone to stay for tea and coffee afterwards. Donations can be made in her honor to the North Okanagan Hospice House.

Arrangements in care of Pleasant Valley Funeral Home, Vernon, B.C. 250-542-4333.