Dorothy Conner Profile Photo
1923 Dorothy 2021

Dorothy Conner

February 6, 1923 — July 3, 2021

Gordon

On July 3rd, 2021, Dorothy Conner passed away at Pioneer Manor in Hay Springs.  She was 98 years old.

She was born into a loving, lively family in the Sandhills south of Gordon and attended Gordon High School.  Dorothy married Martin Conner on 3 July 1941 and raised their 1st son while teaching school during his WW II service. After Martin returned from service, he worked at the Saults ranch where Dorothy taught school and raised her family.

Dorothy was always active in the community; she was a member of the United Methodist Church in Gordon, the Willow Tree Quilt guild, R.S.V.P. (Retired and Senior Volunteer Program), American Legion Auxiliary and the Princess Rebekah Lodge #65. She also taught at rural schools in Cherry and Sheridan counties, attended Chadron Community College, and was a rural mail carrier. In her spare time, she liked to garden, paint, do crafts, read, and travel.

Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents, Alvin and Mabel Johns, and her husband Martin, her brothers Orvis and Fred, and sisters Mary and Mildred. She is survived by her two sons, James (Dottie) and Dan (Kathy); her grandchildren Clifford, James, Alice, Suzanne, Josh, Alicia, and Kaci; her great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and many dear friends.

The family will be having a visitation on Friday July 9th, 6 PM at the Chamberlain-Pier Funeral Home, 101 N. Main St, Gordon, NE with a service on Sat. July 10, 2021, at 10:00 AM in the United Methodist Church, 211 W. 2nd St. and graveside service at Gordon Cemetery to follow.

The family suggests memorials in Dorothy’s name to the Gordon United Methodist Church, Gordon Public Library, Gordon Memorial Hospital, or the Donor’s choice. Donations may be sent in care of Chamberlain-Pier Funeral Home, PO Box 366, Gordon, NE 69343.

To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Dorothy Conner, please visit our flower store.

Service Schedule

Past Services

Visitation

Friday, July 9, 2021

6:00 - 8:00 pm (Central time)

Chamberlain-Pier Funeral Home

101 N Main St, Gordon, NE 69343

Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text. Standard text messaging rates apply.

Funeral Service

Saturday, July 10, 2021

Starts at 10:00 am (Central time)

United Methodist Church-Gordon

211 W 2nd St, Gordon, NE 69343

Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text. Standard text messaging rates apply.

Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text. Standard text messaging rates apply.

Guestbook

Visits: 23

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the
Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors

Send Flowers

Send Flowers

Plant A Tree

Plant A Tree