Dorothee May Brown Orr Cornia "Dottie" Our loved and respected mom, grandma, great-grandma, sister, aunt and friend passed away at her home Jan. 12, 2008. Dorothee is the daughter of Paul and Nina Bello Brown, born May 15, 1928, the sixth of seven children. After graduating from Granite High School, she married M. Dean Orr, they had four children and lived in Granger; later divorced. While working at the Sage Supper Club, Mom met, fell in love, and married Ralph Cornia. They had many happy years together and enjoyed going to their cabin at Flaming Gorge and spent many hours fishing and boating there. RC passed away in 1993 at Flaming Gorge. Dottie was enthusiastic, kind and sometimes very blunt. Mom was a lady of fashion, loved to shop, and looked forward to family gatherings, bowling, golfing, dancing, Jazz games, especially the games she attended with her nephew, Dennis. The great-grandchildren called her "GG" or "Grandma Dot", which always put a smile on her face. Mom had two heart surgeries and endured much pain in the last four years. Survived by children: Connie (Jack) Cavanee, Debbie (Richard) Olsen, Mike (Shanon) Orr; 9 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; sister, Louise; brothers: Paul and Dean; many special nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by son, Craig; husband, Ralph; sister, Joyce; brothers: Clint and Don. Per Mom's wishes she will be cremated. She also requested no services-sorry mom! Graveside services will be held Friday, Jan. 18, 2008, 2 p.m. at Valley View Memorial Park, 4400 W. 4100 So. She will be laid to rest with the loves of her life. A celebration of her life will be held at Connie and Jacks. She will be greatly missed and in our hearts forever.
Dorothee May Brown Orr Cornia "Dottie" Our loved and respected mom, grandma, great-grandma, sister, aunt and friend passed away at her home Jan. 12, 2008. Dorothee is the daughter of Paul and Nina Bello Brown, born May 15, 1928, the sixth of seven children. After graduating from Granite High School, she married M. Dean Orr, they had four children and lived in Granger; later divorced. While working at the Sage Supper Club, Mom met, fell in love, and married Ralph Cornia. They had many happy years together and enjoyed going to their cabin at Flaming Gorge and spent many hours fishing and boating there. RC passed away in 1993 at Flaming Gorge. Dottie was enthusiastic, kind and sometimes very blunt. Mom was a lady of fashion, loved to shop, and looked forward to family gatherings, bowling, golfing, dancing, Jazz games, especially the games she attended with her nephew, Dennis. The great-grandchildren called her "GG" or "Grandma Dot", which always put a smile on her face. Mom had two heart surgeries and endured much pain in the last four years. Survived by children: Connie (Jack) Cavanee, Debbie (Richard) Olsen, Mike (Shanon) Orr; 9 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; sister, Louise; brothers: Paul and Dean; many special nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by son, Craig; husband, Ralph; sister, Joyce; brothers: Clint and Don. Per Mom's wishes she will be cremated. She also requested no services-sorry mom! Graveside services will be held Friday, Jan. 18, 2008, 2 p.m. at Valley View Memorial Park, 4400 W. 4100 So. She will be laid to rest with the loves of her life. A celebration of her life will be held at Connie and Jacks. She will be greatly missed and in our hearts forever.
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