On May 16, 1948, Dorothy was married in the First Presbyterian Church in Lead, South Dakota to Emery Williams. Due to her husband's employment, she has lived in Deadwood, S. Dakota, and Bridgeport, NE, Chadron, NE, the Avery area of Bellevue, NE, and since 1965, the couple has lived in Fremont. Dorothy worked for the Fremont Public Schools from 1965 to 1976, as a secretary in the guidance dept. of the high school.
She was a member of the First Congregational Church, UCC, where she served on various boards and committees, and was active in the women's fellowship. She was also a member of Arbor Vitae Chapter 92 Order of the Eastern Star and its Kensington Club. And she was a member of the Telephone Pioneers.
Survivors: Husband - Emery
2 sons - Robert and wife Ginny Williams of Grapevine, Texas
Thomas and wife Judy Williams of Overland Park, Kansas
grandson - Michael and wife Thi Williams
and their daughter Samantha of Fort Worth, Texas
sister - Audrey and husband John Webster of Anchorage, Alaska
brother - Leonard and wife Minerva Reed of Bethel Island, Calif.
Many nieces and nephews
She was preceded in death by 3 sisters and 3 brothers.
The funeral service will be 11 AM Saturday (March 22nd) at the First Congregational Church, UCC, with the Rev. Terri Akkerman officiating. Memorials are suggested to her church.
Visitation at the Ludvigsen Mortuary will be on Friday (March 21st) from 2 to 8 PM with the family receiving friends from 5 to 8 PM. Visitation will also be at the church Saturday morning beginning at 10 AM.
Condolences(6)
RHONDA AND ANDRE CHANCELLOR AND FAMILY
GREELEY, CO Tuesday, March 25, 2008 THERE ARE SO MANY MEMORIES WITH DOROTHY AND EMERY, WHO ALWAYS VISITED MY GRANDPA, AND WHO ALWAYS CAME TO FAMILY FUNCTIONS IN COLORADO. DOROTHY WAS ALWAYS SO KIND AND SOFT SPOKEN AND HAD A WONDERFUL OUTLOOK ON LIFE. MANY OF THE COUSINS AND RELATIVES ENJOYED LISTENING TO HER TALK ABOUT HER CHILDHOOD. MY BEST MEMORY IS ON A VISIT TO THIER HOME WHEN I WAS A TEEN AND THE BOYS WERE GONE, SHE LET ME GO INTO ONE OF THIER ROOMS AND LISTEN TO A 45 OF CARLY SIMON'S ANTICIPATION. AND I THOUGHT I WAS SO COOL JUST SINGING AWAY TO THAT 45! I WILL TRULY MISS YOU DOROTHY- ALL MY LOVE- RHONDAStephanie Beck
Nottingham, NH Monday, March 24, 2008 I have a lovely memory of Dorthy at the family reunion in Colorado a couple of years ago sitting with Audrey and Leonard, talking about earlier times. I'm glad of the chance to know her. My sympathies are with all of you.Duane Humphrey
Fremont, NE Thursday, March 20, 2008 Dorothy was a great friend and colleague in the guidance office. She was patient and kind to everyone, staff and students alike. I am currently in Colorado and was deeply saddened to learn of her death. My sympathies to her family.Clyde and Dee Hansen
Crescent City, Fl Thursday, March 20, 2008 Our sincere sympathy.Sara Doudney
Fremont, Ne Wednesday, March 19, 2008 Dorthy was a very devoted and loving wife. I wish your family the best and God BlessGeorge and Kathy Riggle
Omaha, NE Wednesday, March 19, 2008 Emery, our thoughts and prayers are with you.