Dorothy, (Dot) was the heart of the family, which included not only her biological family, but many friends. Once she met you, you were part of the family. She had a servant’s heart and was the first to volunteer to cook, decorate, or clean for any event in which anyone needed help. She was a wonderful cook and had a meal ready for anyone who came through the door. She was Nanny Dot to everyone, not just her grandkids.
Dot loved flowers! She worked many years in the floral industry. She was talented at designing flower arrangements and made the flowers for many of the family’s weddings. She had a green thumb and could grow anything. You would often find her outside working in her yard, admiring her flowers, or observing the wildlife that made a home there.
Dot was proud of her large family, and would tell everyone about them. She loved having friends and family come over to her house, going to eat with them, or traveling with them. She loved blessing people in any way she could and took care of everyone.
Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents Leo and Sarah Walshak.
Siblings: Rocky Walshak, Robert Walshak, Forrest Walshak and wife Katy, and Charles Walshak.
Dorothy is survived by husband of 62 years, Daniel Gurka, Sr.
Brother Keith Walshak Sister Jeannie Walshak Children- Daughter Dannette Wilson and husband Glen, Son- Daniel (Danny) Gurka, Jr., Son- Darien Gurka and wife Juana, and Daughter Debbie Niles and husband Robert, 11 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild.
Visitation will be held at Cashner Funeral Home, in Conroe, Texas on Wednesday, July 28, 2021 from 5:00pm to 7:00pm with rosary starting at 7:00pm.
Funeral service for Dorothy Louise Gurka will be held at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Cleveland, Texas on Thursday, July 29, 2021 at 10:00am with interment following at Garden Park Cemetery in Conroe, Texas.
