Obituary of Dorothy Neil

NEILL DOROTHY WOTTA (NEILL)-Born October 3, 1917 at the family farm at Redvers, Saskatchewan, passed away on Monday, March 21, 2005 at Pioneers Lodge, Moose Jaw. After her nursing career in the Air Force, Dorothy nursed in Montreal at the Neurological Centre for a few years before moving back to Regina then Moose Jaw. Dorothy's life was limited due to her back injury and the loss of her eye sight in 1987 but she was a very determined person and she lived her life to the fullest. She loved taking walks, listening to the birds sing, visiting with friends, listening to her radio and knitting blankets and scarves for anyone that she knew. She was a longtime member of the Royal Canadian Legion. Dorothy was predeceased by her parents, two brothers: John and George, sisters-inlaw, Lydia and Emilia and sister, Reghina. She is survived by her sister, Mary (Harvey) Bowcott of Vernon, B.C., nieces, Kathy of Stettler, Alberta, Linda of Edmonton, Adele of Regina, Corrine (Charles) Zsoka of Regina; nephews: Eugene (Lorraine) of Redvers and John of Redvers as well as all extended family members and very close friends, especially the staff of Pioneer Lodge who were her family in later years. The Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, March 29, 2005 at 1:30 p.m. in the W. J. Jones & Son Funeral Chapel, Moose Jaw. Reverend Molly Kitchen will officiate. Interment will follow at Rosedale Cemetery. Royal Canadian Legion Funeral Rites will be conducted by Stan Skrill. In memory of Dorothy, memorials may be made to the Royal Canadian Legion Poppy Fund. In living memory of Dorothy, a tree will be planted in Wakamow Valley by W. J. Jones & son Funeral Home. Please sign the memorial register at www.wjjonesandson.com (Obituaries). Gerry Mitchell Funeral Director W. J. JONES & SON Phone 693-4644