Dolly G. Eschenburg, aged 90, passed away on February 24, 2013 in Helena, Montana.
In the "good old days" of Helena's Montana Club, when Dolly walked into the room, the band would strike up "Hello Dolly." Dolly's vivacious personality remained with her throughout her life. At 84, she told her daughter she was "just too busy to have time to get old." On a family trip to Puerto Vallarta, at age 83, Dolly informed everyone she was "up for anything except bungee jumping." At 88 she could be seen mowing her lawn. Her motto was, "You can't just lie around." And, she didn't!
Dolly was born in Chester, Montana on December 8, 1922. Her parents, Bert & Hilda (Morkrid) Axness, died in a house fire 1925. Dolly and her brother Allen were adopted by Henry and Marie Woare, parents of another daughter, Betty. In 1932, the family moved to Helena where Henry continued his newspaper career. During the Great Depression, Dolly remembered her family feeding anyone who came to their door hungry.
Dolly graduated from Helena High School in 1941. She was secretary of the student body. Dolly married her high school sweetheart, Lewis (Lewie) A. Hilger. Lewie was a star Carroll College football player for the undefeated Carroll Saints when he was called to become a tail-gunner in the US Army Air Force during WWII. Lewie was killed in France in January, 1945. Dolly and Lewie had one daughter, Sharon.
While working at the Union Bank, Dolly met Bob Ziegler. They married in 1949. Dolly continued her banking career at the Federal Reserve Bank, as Public Relations Specialist. Many happy times were spent at their Canyon Ferry cabin. Dolly was the champion at catching fish. Her secret? Mini marshmallows—any color! Bob died in 1965.
Dolly was the first person from Montana to be elected as a National Director of the Navy League of the United States and was appointed to the Executive Board. She was given the honor of participating in the dedication of the bell at the State Historical Museum in Helena. In 1965, Dolly accompanied Montana's exhibit to the World's Fair in New York. She fondly remembered being known by her first name at Sardi's on her frequent visits to the restaurant!
In 1977, Dolly married General Emil P. Eschenburg. They enjoyed attending the Dinner Dances at the Montana Club and golfing at the Green Meadow Country Club. (She taught her secret putting technique to her grandson!) Dolly and Emil traveled to France, Spain, Germany, Austria and Switzerland for sight-seeing, golfing and attending military affairs. Dolly and Emil enjoyed spending time at their Big Sky condo where Dolly decided to take up cross-country skiing. It didn't take her long to decide she preferred her warm weather golf!
Dolly often drove to Bozeman to see family. Whenever her great-granddaughters taught Dolly a new card game, Dolly promptly won. She even tried Wii bowling! After a few days, she had to go home and rest because she was worn out from laughing and eating.
We all thank you, Dolly, for enriching our lives!
Dolly is survived by: her daughter, Sharon Johns of Bozeman and Sharon's three children: Ross O'Hara Hulett of Las Vegas, NV and his three children, Arison, Marielle and Olivia; Shannon (Greg) Vidmar and their two daughters: Molly and Hailey of Bozeman; Chad (Kate) Hulett and daughters, Anne, Bryn and Maddy of Walla Walla, WA; two nephews, Henry Flatow (Kim) of Helena and Gary Flatow of Missoula. grand and great-grand nieces and nephews: Kevin Flatow, Hank Flatow (Jeni), Heidi (Brien) Gault; Kyra, Autumn, Marnie (Stephen) Salt; Jonty, and nephew Gary Flatow's daughter, Keely Samir; brother-in-law Don (Sara) Hilger; and their children Don Hilger, Tom Hilger, Beth Noel and Pam (Bruce) Mihelish. niece, Linda (Mike) Ryan.
A special thank you is extended to Dolly's neighbors and to her friends, old and new.
Dolly was preceded in death by her parents, her brother Allan, her sister, Betty Flatow Hudson, and her husbands.
Dolly will be buried with husband, General Emil Eschenburg, at the Montana State Veteran's Cemetery, Fort Harrison.
The family invites you to join them at a social gathering sharing remembrances of Dolly between the hours of 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. Friday, March 1, 2013 at Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home, 3750 N. Montana Avenue. Memorials in Dolly's name are suggested to Hospice of St. Peter's 2475 Broadway Street Helena, Montana 59601 of to any veteran organization of the donor's choice.
In the "good old days" of Helena's Montana Club, when Dolly walked into the room, the band would strike up "Hello Dolly." Dolly's vivacious personality remained with her throughout her life. At 84, she told her daughter she was "just too busy to have time to get old." On a family trip to Puerto Vallarta, at age 83, Dolly informed everyone she was "up for anything except bungee jumping." At 88 she could be seen mowing her lawn. Her motto was, "You can't just lie around." And, she didn't!
Dolly was born in Chester, Montana on December 8, 1922. Her parents, Bert & Hilda (Morkrid) Axness, died in a house fire 1925. Dolly and her brother Allen were adopted by Henry and Marie Woare, parents of another daughter, Betty. In 1932, the family moved to Helena where Henry continued his newspaper career. During the Great Depression, Dolly remembered her family feeding anyone who came to their door hungry.
Dolly graduated from Helena High School in 1941. She was secretary of the student body. Dolly married her high school sweetheart, Lewis (Lewie) A. Hilger. Lewie was a star Carroll College football player for the undefeated Carroll Saints when he was called to become a tail-gunner in the US Army Air Force during WWII. Lewie was killed in France in January, 1945. Dolly and Lewie had one daughter, Sharon.
While working at the Union Bank, Dolly met Bob Ziegler. They married in 1949. Dolly continued her banking career at the Federal Reserve Bank, as Public Relations Specialist. Many happy times were spent at their Canyon Ferry cabin. Dolly was the champion at catching fish. Her secret? Mini marshmallows—any color! Bob died in 1965.
Dolly was the first person from Montana to be elected as a National Director of the Navy League of the United States and was appointed to the Executive Board. She was given the honor of participating in the dedication of the bell at the State Historical Museum in Helena. In 1965, Dolly accompanied Montana's exhibit to the World's Fair in New York. She fondly remembered being known by her first name at Sardi's on her frequent visits to the restaurant!
In 1977, Dolly married General Emil P. Eschenburg. They enjoyed attending the Dinner Dances at the Montana Club and golfing at the Green Meadow Country Club. (She taught her secret putting technique to her grandson!) Dolly and Emil traveled to France, Spain, Germany, Austria and Switzerland for sight-seeing, golfing and attending military affairs. Dolly and Emil enjoyed spending time at their Big Sky condo where Dolly decided to take up cross-country skiing. It didn't take her long to decide she preferred her warm weather golf!
Dolly often drove to Bozeman to see family. Whenever her great-granddaughters taught Dolly a new card game, Dolly promptly won. She even tried Wii bowling! After a few days, she had to go home and rest because she was worn out from laughing and eating.
We all thank you, Dolly, for enriching our lives!
Dolly is survived by: her daughter, Sharon Johns of Bozeman and Sharon's three children: Ross O'Hara Hulett of Las Vegas, NV and his three children, Arison, Marielle and Olivia; Shannon (Greg) Vidmar and their two daughters: Molly and Hailey of Bozeman; Chad (Kate) Hulett and daughters, Anne, Bryn and Maddy of Walla Walla, WA; two nephews, Henry Flatow (Kim) of Helena and Gary Flatow of Missoula. grand and great-grand nieces and nephews: Kevin Flatow, Hank Flatow (Jeni), Heidi (Brien) Gault; Kyra, Autumn, Marnie (Stephen) Salt; Jonty, and nephew Gary Flatow's daughter, Keely Samir; brother-in-law Don (Sara) Hilger; and their children Don Hilger, Tom Hilger, Beth Noel and Pam (Bruce) Mihelish. niece, Linda (Mike) Ryan.
A special thank you is extended to Dolly's neighbors and to her friends, old and new.
Dolly was preceded in death by her parents, her brother Allan, her sister, Betty Flatow Hudson, and her husbands.
Dolly will be buried with husband, General Emil Eschenburg, at the Montana State Veteran's Cemetery, Fort Harrison.
The family invites you to join them at a social gathering sharing remembrances of Dolly between the hours of 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. Friday, March 1, 2013 at Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home, 3750 N. Montana Avenue. Memorials in Dolly's name are suggested to Hospice of St. Peter's 2475 Broadway Street Helena, Montana 59601 of to any veteran organization of the donor's choice.
Dolly G. Eschenburg, aged 90, passed away on February 24, 2013 in Helena, Montana.
In the "good old days" of Helena's Montana Club, when Dolly walked into the room, the band would strike up "Hello Dolly." Dolly's vivacious personality remained with her throughout her life. At 84, she told her daughter she was "just too busy to have time to get old." On a family trip to Puerto Vallarta, at age 83, Dolly informed everyone she was "up for anything except bungee jumping." At 88 she could be seen mowing her lawn. Her motto was, "You can't just lie around." And, she didn't!
Dolly was born in Chester, Montana on December 8, 1922. Her parents, Bert & Hilda (Morkrid) Axness, died in a house fire 1925. Dolly and her brother Allen were adopted by Henry and Marie Woare, parents of another daughter, Betty. In 1932, the family moved to Helena where Henry continued his newspaper career. During the Great Depression, Dolly remembered her family feeding anyone who came to their door hungry.
Dolly graduated from Helena High School in 1941. She was secretary of the student body. Dolly married her high school sweetheart, Lewis (Lewie) A. Hilger. Lewie was a star Carroll College football player for the undefeated Carroll Saints when he was called to become a tail-gunner in the US Army Air Force during WWII. Lewie was killed in France in January, 1945. Dolly and Lewie had one daughter, Sharon.
While working at the Union Bank, Dolly met Bob Ziegler. They married in 1949. Dolly continued her banking career at the Federal Reserve Bank, as Public Relations Specialist. Many happy times were spent at their Canyon Ferry cabin. Dolly was the champion at catching fish. Her secret? Mini marshmallows—any color! Bob died in 1965.
Dolly was the first person from Montana to be elected as a National Director of the Navy League of the United States and was appointed to the Executive Board. She was given the honor of participating in the dedication of the bell at the State Historical Museum in Helena. In 1965, Dolly accompanied Montana's exhibit to the World's Fair in New York. She fondly remembered being known by her first name at Sardi's on her frequent visits to the restaurant!
In 1977, Dolly married General Emil P. Eschenburg. They enjoyed attending the Dinner Dances at the Montana Club and golfing at the Green Meadow Country Club. (She taught her secret putting technique to her grandson!) Dolly and Emil traveled to France, Spain, Germany, Austria and Switzerland for sight-seeing, golfing and attending military affairs. Dolly and Emil enjoyed spending time at their Big Sky condo where Dolly decided to take up cross-country skiing. It didn't take her long to decide she preferred her warm weather golf!
Dolly often drove to Bozeman to see family. Whenever her great-granddaughters taught Dolly a new card game, Dolly promptly won. She even tried Wii bowling! After a few days, she had to go home and rest because she was worn out from laughing and eating.
We all thank you, Dolly, for enriching our lives!
Dolly is survived by: her daughter, Sharon Johns of Bozeman and Sharon's three children: Ross O'Hara Hulett of Las Vegas, NV and his three children, Arison, Marielle and Olivia; Shannon (Greg) Vidmar and their two daughters: Molly and Hailey of Bozeman; Chad (Kate) Hulett and daughters, Anne, Bryn and Maddy of Walla Walla, WA; two nephews, Henry Flatow (Kim) of Helena and Gary Flatow of Missoula. grand and great-grand nieces and nephews: Kevin Flatow, Hank Flatow (Jeni), Heidi (Brien) Gault; Kyra, Autumn, Marnie (Stephen) Salt; Jonty, and nephew Gary Flatow's daughter, Keely Samir; brother-in-law Don (Sara) Hilger; and their children Don Hilger, Tom Hilger, Beth Noel and Pam (Bruce) Mihelish. niece, Linda (Mike) Ryan.
A special thank you is extended to Dolly's neighbors and to her friends, old and new.
Dolly was preceded in death by her parents, her brother Allan, her sister, Betty Flatow Hudson, and her husbands.
Dolly will be buried with husband, General Emil Eschenburg, at the Montana State Veteran's Cemetery, Fort Harrison.
The family invites you to join them at a social gathering sharing remembrances of Dolly between the hours of 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. Friday, March 1, 2013 at Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home, 3750 N. Montana Avenue. Memorials in Dolly's name are suggested to Hospice of St. Peter's 2475 Broadway Street Helena, Montana 59601 of to any veteran organization of the donor's choice.
In the "good old days" of Helena's Montana Club, when Dolly walked into the room, the band would strike up "Hello Dolly." Dolly's vivacious personality remained with her throughout her life. At 84, she told her daughter she was "just too busy to have time to get old." On a family trip to Puerto Vallarta, at age 83, Dolly informed everyone she was "up for anything except bungee jumping." At 88 she could be seen mowing her lawn. Her motto was, "You can't just lie around." And, she didn't!
Dolly was born in Chester, Montana on December 8, 1922. Her parents, Bert & Hilda (Morkrid) Axness, died in a house fire 1925. Dolly and her brother Allen were adopted by Henry and Marie Woare, parents of another daughter, Betty. In 1932, the family moved to Helena where Henry continued his newspaper career. During the Great Depression, Dolly remembered her family feeding anyone who came to their door hungry.
Dolly graduated from Helena High School in 1941. She was secretary of the student body. Dolly married her high school sweetheart, Lewis (Lewie) A. Hilger. Lewie was a star Carroll College football player for the undefeated Carroll Saints when he was called to become a tail-gunner in the US Army Air Force during WWII. Lewie was killed in France in January, 1945. Dolly and Lewie had one daughter, Sharon.
While working at the Union Bank, Dolly met Bob Ziegler. They married in 1949. Dolly continued her banking career at the Federal Reserve Bank, as Public Relations Specialist. Many happy times were spent at their Canyon Ferry cabin. Dolly was the champion at catching fish. Her secret? Mini marshmallows—any color! Bob died in 1965.
Dolly was the first person from Montana to be elected as a National Director of the Navy League of the United States and was appointed to the Executive Board. She was given the honor of participating in the dedication of the bell at the State Historical Museum in Helena. In 1965, Dolly accompanied Montana's exhibit to the World's Fair in New York. She fondly remembered being known by her first name at Sardi's on her frequent visits to the restaurant!
In 1977, Dolly married General Emil P. Eschenburg. They enjoyed attending the Dinner Dances at the Montana Club and golfing at the Green Meadow Country Club. (She taught her secret putting technique to her grandson!) Dolly and Emil traveled to France, Spain, Germany, Austria and Switzerland for sight-seeing, golfing and attending military affairs. Dolly and Emil enjoyed spending time at their Big Sky condo where Dolly decided to take up cross-country skiing. It didn't take her long to decide she preferred her warm weather golf!
Dolly often drove to Bozeman to see family. Whenever her great-granddaughters taught Dolly a new card game, Dolly promptly won. She even tried Wii bowling! After a few days, she had to go home and rest because she was worn out from laughing and eating.
We all thank you, Dolly, for enriching our lives!
Dolly is survived by: her daughter, Sharon Johns of Bozeman and Sharon's three children: Ross O'Hara Hulett of Las Vegas, NV and his three children, Arison, Marielle and Olivia; Shannon (Greg) Vidmar and their two daughters: Molly and Hailey of Bozeman; Chad (Kate) Hulett and daughters, Anne, Bryn and Maddy of Walla Walla, WA; two nephews, Henry Flatow (Kim) of Helena and Gary Flatow of Missoula. grand and great-grand nieces and nephews: Kevin Flatow, Hank Flatow (Jeni), Heidi (Brien) Gault; Kyra, Autumn, Marnie (Stephen) Salt; Jonty, and nephew Gary Flatow's daughter, Keely Samir; brother-in-law Don (Sara) Hilger; and their children Don Hilger, Tom Hilger, Beth Noel and Pam (Bruce) Mihelish. niece, Linda (Mike) Ryan.
A special thank you is extended to Dolly's neighbors and to her friends, old and new.
Dolly was preceded in death by her parents, her brother Allan, her sister, Betty Flatow Hudson, and her husbands.
Dolly will be buried with husband, General Emil Eschenburg, at the Montana State Veteran's Cemetery, Fort Harrison.
The family invites you to join them at a social gathering sharing remembrances of Dolly between the hours of 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. Friday, March 1, 2013 at Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home, 3750 N. Montana Avenue. Memorials in Dolly's name are suggested to Hospice of St. Peter's 2475 Broadway Street Helena, Montana 59601 of to any veteran organization of the donor's choice.
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