Dorothy grew up in Marble, Colorado, second to the youngest of seven children. Her father worked at the famous marble quarry. She met her future husband, Alfred Orlosky, while living in Marble. They spent most of their marriage in Minturn, Colorado, where Al worked for the Colorado State Division of Wildlife. They raised two sons, Carl and Kit.
After Al passed, Dorothy moved to Durango to be closer to her son, Kit. She lived there for many years, volunteering and making friends. Later she and Kit moved to Grand Junction, where she lived for the rest of her life.
Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband of 46 years, Al, and son Carl. She is survived by son, Kit Orlosky; granddaughter, Valerie Leitner; grandson, Duane Orlosky; and great-grandson, Kyle Leitner.
Dorothy’s was a life well-lived. She loved to go fishing, bowling, and visits to the casino. She was an avid gardener, dominoes player, and she loved cooking for and caring for her family. No matter where she lived, she always made it home.