Dorothy Louise Smith

Dorothy Louise Wilde Smith was born in Artesia, New Mexico, on August 28th, 1924. She passed away peacefully at her home in Bend, Oregon, on November 15th, 2021, surrounded by the love and prayers of her family and with her eldest son by her side. She was 97 years old. Dorothy had a long and beautiful life. She was born to Clark J. and Margaret Owen Wilde and raised in a loving Christian home, along with her six brothers and one sister. Dorothy was the last surviving member of her family. On September 30th, 1944, Dorothy married Elwood Sherman Smith, Woody to all who knew him. They had 6 children, Stephen Duane, Terry Warren, Wendell Eugene, Timothy Dean, Christine Diane, and a baby girl born asleep in 1960. Dorothy's husband passed away in 1973, leaving her a widow at 48 ½ years of age. She lived another 48 ½ years. Following her husband's death, Dorothy continued faithfully serving in the Bend Nazarene church where she was a member for 53 years. She founded and directed the Nazarene preschool and kindergarten for 17 years before retiring. Dorothy's greatest joy was her family. She was blessed with 6 children, 18 grandchildren, 35 great grandchildren, and 4 great-great-grandchildren. Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents and 7 siblings, her husband, Woody, son Wendell, baby daughter, great-granddaughter Timbrel Rain Smith, and great-grandson Myles Eleos Earwicker. She is survived by sons Steve (Carri) Smith, Terry (Janna) Smith, daughter-in-law Gini Smith, son Tim (Maryl) Smith, daughter Chris (Joe) Earwicker, and many grandchildren, greats and great-greats. In addition, she leaves behind 4 beautiful sisters-in-law, 2 brothers-in-law, and many loving nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank Fox Hollow, Dorothy's home for the final years of her life, for their love and care. Also, we thank Partners in Care for their help in gently guiding her home. A private family graveside will be held on December 1st, with a public memorial service to be announced after the first of the year. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Bold Ventures, a ministry in East Africa founded and directed by Dorothy's grandson, Brent Earwicker. www.boldventures.global

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Dorothy Louise Smith

August 28, 1924 - November 15, 2021