Dorothy Fawcett
August 4, 1928 ~ January 11, 2023
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Dorothy Ilene Fawcett, 94, of Miller and formerly of Ree Heights, passed away Wednesday, January 11, 2023, at Good Samaritan Society in Miller.
Memorial service will be 11:00 a.m., Saturday, January 21, 2023, at First United Methodist Church, Miller, with Rev. Teresa Whetsel, officiating. Visitation will be 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Friday. January 20, 2023, followed by a 7:00 p.m. prayer service, all at the church. Burial will be at later date at Morningside Cemetery, Ree Heights.
Dorothy Ilene (Speirs) Fawcett was born in Wolsey, SD on August 4, 1928, to Ralph and Edith (Leadbetter) Speirs. She was the eighth of twelve children. Dorothy graduated from Miller High School in 1948. She then married Leonard Fawcett on August 8, 1948. They began their 64 years together in a homestead house on the ranch ten miles south of Ree Heights. Leonard and Dorothy were blessed with four children: Rebecca, Sandra, Edwin and Dennis.
Dorothy enjoyed many hobbies, including years of ceramics, card making and baking treats for families and friends. Often times, afternoon coffee breaks turned into tea time with the queen, as she so enjoyed her tea parties filled with fancy tea cups and treats. Dorothy was an active member of the Cedar and First United Methodist Churches, Cedar Ladies Aid, and the United Methodist Women’s group. One of her greatest honors was being crowned Flying Farmer Queen and hosting several fly-ins at the ranch. She loved to bowl with the ladies and on the couple’s teams. For more than 50 years, Dorothy spent afternoons playing bridge with the same group of ladies. Along with her bridge ladies, her PEO Sisters were among her closest friends.
Dorothy loved to decorate for every season or holiday, both inside and outside of the house. She also served on many committees to decorate for special occasions and events in the community. Many of the decorations used were her own ceramic works, crafted and hand-painted by Dorothy. Now, her handmade creations are treasured by her children, grandchildren, and friends.
Grateful for having shared in Dorothy’s life are her family members including children: Rebecca (Joe) Fawcett Monroe, Great Falls, MT, Sandra (Steven) Entringer, Corsica, SD, Ed (Linda) Fawcett, Twin Brooks, SD, Dennis (Connie) Fawcett, Ree Heights, SD; grandchildren: Joe (Shenna) Monroe, Heather (Lance) Stokes, Josh Entringer, Jeff (Alicia) Entringer, Jeremiah Fawcett, Miriah (Dave) Hicks, Luke Fawcett, Beth (Greg) Palmer, and Charles (Kayla) Fawcett; great grandchildren: Gavin Ritz, Dylan (Payton), Brett, Hannah and Garett Monroe, Madalyne, Kale and Ella Stokes, Madisyn, Jackson and Hudson Entringer, Austin, Natalie and Korin Fawcett, Debrianna, Isabella, Simon and Thomas Hicks, Journey, Jolie, Aiden and Easton Palmer, and Morgan and Logan Fawcett; sister, Harriet Kopplin; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Dorothy was greeted at Heaven’s Gates by her husband, Leonard; parents: Ralph and Edith Speirs; siblings: DeLila (Eldon) Tompkins, Waldo (Doris) Speirs, Leonard (Loraine) Speirs, Mary Alice (Donald) Downing, Blanche (Hugh) McClellan, Florence (Kenneth) Phillips, Glen (Gladys) Speirs, Kenneth (Patrecia) Speirs, Keith (Gerri) Speirs, Willis (Audrey) Speirs, brothers-in-law: Lester Kopplin and Robert Brandhagen; grandson, Jay Fawcett; great granddaughter, Brittany Monroe; and great grandson, Carson Stokes.
Reck Funeral Home of Miller has been entrusted with Dorothy's arrangements.
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I send my sympathy & hugs to Dorothy's kids & family. I have fond memories of her from years ago growing up in Ree Heights & our UCC activities with her kids. She always had a smile, set up fun activities, and raised some very special kids!! I loved going to her home. She was warm & inviting. My sympathy to those who loved her & also enjoyed her energy & smile.
My sincere sympathy to the family of Dorothy Fawcett.
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Dr. Dick and Kathy Splichal
So sorry to hear of your loss, Dorothy was a lovely person. I still have a nativity ceramic she made me years ago I use it every Christmas. My sympathies to everyone
So very sorry for your loss. Dorothy was such a wonderful person. She will be missed.
Thoughts and prayers for you and your entire family. Many good memories of your Mom. What a lovely long life she had!
So sorry for your loss, my thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. She will be missed.
So sorry to hear of Dorothy’s passing. She was a wonderful lady and I spent many happy times in her home. You were fortunate to have her in your lives.
Our deepest sympathy to all of Dorothy’s family & friends. Cherish all your special memories together🙏🏻❤️🩹💞
My thoughts and prayers are with you. I feel blessed to have grown up in Green Valley with Dorothy's example of love, caring and joy for life. I remember one Halloween Leonard and Dorothy had to be gone but that didn't stop Dorothy from decorating the walkway and her living room with a note to walk in – I remember she was disappointed many didn't feel comfortable going in when no one was home, but I told Mom Dorothy wants us to and enjoyed some witches brew and treats. She was one of our Spring Hill School Moms. Love to all of you – Marlene
So happy to have known such a sweet soul. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Sandy and the Fawcett family. God Bless You All!
So very sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. Prayers for all of your family.
This is late! My deepest sympathy to Dorothy's family on her passing. I so enjoyed the ceramic gifts she made for every holiday at church. May God grant her eternal rest and may you all know his love and peace! HUGS AND BLESSINGS!🙏💐