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(July 15, 1930 - July 9, 2016)
Dorthy Becker of Powell died on July 9, 2016. She would have been 86 years old on July 15.
Dorthy May Henry was born and raised in Frannie to Fred Henry and Mary Malliot on July 15, 1930.
Dorthy and her husband of 67 years, Arthur Becker, resided together at the Heartland since September 2014. Previous to moving into the Heartland, Dorthy and Art had lived and worked in many areas including Frannie, Circle Ridge, Billings, Powell, Dubai, Cody, Cut Bank, Fort Morgan, and Thermopolis.
Art worked for Conoco throughout their married life and says Dorthy was his partner for work and in raising their family.
Dorthy and Art had four sons Carroll, Steven (Cheri), Wayne (Sheila), and Mark (Nola); five grandchildren, Kyle (Willow), Kelly, Nick, Neil, Monica (Roger), and two great-grandchildren, Abigail and Mark James. Sadly, their son Carroll Alan died Nov. 7, 2013.
After keeping up with numerous moves, traveling, and raising her family, Dorthy loved to spend her time in Thermopolis in her garden and being out in nature. Irises were her favorite flower. She was always up for a drive to see the countryside.
Dorthy was loved by her family and friends and will be greatly missed.
A memorial service will take place at 10 a.m. Thursday, July 14, at the United Methodist Church of Deaver.
Thompson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Condolences can be sent to the family at www.thompsonfuneral.net or to P.O. Box 807, Powell WY, 82435.
