McNAIR, Dorothy Elizabeth

McNAIR, Dorothy Elizabeth

It is with profound sadness the family of Dorothy McNair announces her passing on September 1, 2016 at her home at Sagewood Seniors Residence, surrounded by family and caregivers, at the age of 87 years. Dorothy was born in Beiseker on October 26, 1928. She worked for various local farmers in the area, eventually coming to work at the laundry department at the Calgary General Hospital. She married Ed McNair on March 31, 1959 and moved to the farm on the Rosebud River. Together they raised 4 children, farmed and built McNair Sand and Gravel. Dorothy loved to cook, sew, grow vegetables in her garden and tend to the various orphaned animals that came into her care. Dorothy’s joy in life was her family, and giving to others. In later years she welcomed 10 grandchildren, traveled to various countries and spent winters in Waikiki with Ed. Dorothy is predeceased by her husband Ed McNair, brothers Mervin and Harvey Hempel, sisters Ruby Bessey and Edith Zolmer and three infant siblings. She is survived by her four children, Ann (Rej), Monty (Juanita), Miles (Geanette) and Roger, grandchildren Dani (Dan) Richard, Stephanie (Steve) Cody, Matt, Mitchell, Evan, Amber, Sarah and Andy, siblings Neil Hempel(Audrey), Violet Hempel as well as many nieces and nephews. Dorothy lived a full life full of fun times, family, jokes and laughs. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, September 10, 2016 at the Beiseker Community Hall at 11:00 a.m. Interment at the Zion United Cemetery, refreshments to follow. Donations in Dorothy’s memory may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association (#204, 2323-32 ave.NE, Calgary T2E 6Z3) or the Strathmore Hospital Foundation (200 Brent Blvd, Strathmore T1P 1J9) To send condolences, please visit Dorothy’s obituary at www.wheatlandfuneralhome.ca