Dorothy Middleton

Dorothy passed away peacefully at Rest Haven Lodge on July 20th, 2007.

Born February 3, 1920 in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan.  Dorothy is predeceased by her husband  John William, their infant son William, parents Julius and Elizabeth, sister Margaret, brothers Bertram and James.  She is survived by her daughter  Faye and husband  John ( Moore), granddaughters Paula and husband Kevin (White), and Vicki and her husband Jason (Bolger), and extended family and friends.

Dorothy started her young life as a girl in Caron, Saskatchewan until her parents opened up a grocery store and post office in 1933 in Old Wives, Saskatchewan.   She was the eldest of her siblings and always took pride in helping to look after them.

In 1939, Dorothy married the love of her life, Bill Middleton.  Together they farmed and ranched in the rolling hills of Old Wives for 51 years.  Dorothy always thought farming, ranching and living a country life was rewarding.  In 1961 they purchased property in B.C. with thoughts of retiring to Victoria.  After Bill passed away in 1990, Dorothy returned to the farm for the summers until she finally retired full time to her home in Goldstream.

Dorothy was an active member of the Album Quilters for many years in Langford, B.C. and enjoyed the companionship of all the members.  For the past four years, she lived in Sidney and most recently at the Rest Haven Lodge.

Dorothy will always be remembered for the love of entertaining her family and friends.  She was a wonderful hostess and cherished good times and laughs.   Dorothy was a generous woman with amazing insight and wisdom.  Everyone loved her kind nature and we will all miss her dearly.  Goodbye “Prairie Rose,” you will always be in our hearts and thoughts.

Thank you to Dr. John and Carol Campbell for your endless support and friendship.
Also, thank you Dr. Kevin Horgan and Dr. George for your compassion.
Special thank you to all the Angels at Rest Haven Lodge, who took such loving care of Mom.  We knew mom felt you were her friends and she enjoyed your company.  Much love and thanks to you all.

A memorial service will be held at Rosedale cemetery in Moose Jaw, on Thursday, July 26th at1:00pm.  Reception to follow at the Heritage Inn ( 1590 Main Street North ) from 2-4pm to celebrate Dorothy’s long and happy life.

In Lieu of flowers, please make a donation in Dorothy’s memory to the Rest Haven Lodge  “Bus Fund.”  2281 Mills Road, Sidney, B.C. V8L 2C3