Dorothy passed into the presence of her Lord on February 6, 2023, in Abbotsford, B.C., at the age of 96.
Dorothy was born January 17, 1927 in Lashburn, Saskatchewan, to David and Gertrude Morris. She grew up on the family farm in Cozy Nook area, with her three older siblings: Edward, Jim, and Donald. Elementary school was completed in Cozy Nook district and then Dorothy went to Prairie Bible Institute for her high school.
On July 5, 1946 Dorothy married Clayton Boldt of the Freemont area. They farmed in Saskatchewan for 25 years and raised their 3 children there. They were active in their church and Bible Camp and Dorothy taught Sunday School for many years. In 1970 they moved to Abbotsford, B.C. where Dorothy worked in a local garden and pet shop. She was also active in Pioneer Girls and nursery at Sevenoaks Alliance Church and worked as a volunteer at Campus Crusade for Christ.
Upon retirement, Dorothy and Clayton enjoyed many years of travel in their camper van. They spent many happy summers at their cabin at Loon Lake, Saskatchewan and loved to visit extended family and attend family reunions in Canada and the U.S.A. Dorothy enjoyed nature and the outdoors. She loved to garden. When she wasn’t outside, she kept busy with knitting, crocheting, tatting, and reading. Family was a priority for Dorothy. She enjoyed putting on a meal and having family gather around the table. One of her wishes she wrote down was: “May our circle be unbroken”.
Dorothy lost her husband and best friend, Clayton, in 2017. She is survived by her children: Gloria (Allan) Gifford, Garry (Sharon) Boldt, Dona (Dave) Braun; grandchildren: Gordon (Yoko), Steven (Terri-Lynn), Jesse, Jody (Nick), Josiah, Chad (Sharon), Cody, Stanley (Evangeline); 12 great grandchildren; one sister-in-law: Fay Wicks. Dorothy was deeply loved and will be forever missed. Memories of her will be treasured.
A Celebration of Life will be held at Sevenoaks Alliance Church on May 27, 2023 at 2:30 p.m.
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