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Dorothy Lee Dedman Preston

Birth	:	3 Jun 1927 Fort Benton, Chouteau County, Montana, USA
Death	:	21 Sep 2011 Polson, Lake County, Montana, USA
Burial	:	Lakeview Cemetery, Polson, Lake County, USA
Coordinate	:	47.6889000, -114.1311035
Description	:	Dorothy Lee Preston, 84, of Polson, MT, passed away peacefully in her sleep September 21, 2011 after a brave battle with melanoma cancer. Dorothy was born June 3, 1927 in Fort Benton, MT and grew up on a wheat ranch about 40 miles from town. Dorothy was a lifelong learner and loved to nurture all living things. She loved flowers, reading, painting, sculpting, children, and her family. After graduating from high school in Fort Benton in1945, Dorothy taught school for one year in a little country schoolhouse before attending college in Bozeman for a year, where she met her husband,... Read More	Dorothy Lee Preston, 84, of Polson, MT, passed away peacefully in her sleep September 21, 2011 after a brave battle with melanoma cancer. Dorothy was born June 3, 1927 in Fort Benton, MT and grew up on a wheat ranch about 40 miles from town. Dorothy was a lifelong learner and loved to nurture all living things. She loved flowers, reading, painting, sculpting, children, and her family. After graduating from high school in Fort Benton in1945, Dorothy taught school for one year in a little country schoolhouse before attending college in Bozeman for a year, where she met her husband, Dwight Preston. Dwight and Dorothy were married September 7, 1947 and just celebrated their 64th wedding anniversary. Dorothy worked hard to earn her teaching degree while raising four children. She graduated from the University of Montana in 1970 and taught several generations of children in Hot Springs for 23 years. She encouraged her students to do their best in life and many remember her as the 'teddy bear lady', as she taught a second grade unit on bears for many years. Dorothy enjoyed her retirement years, keeping busy learning new things ' she did volunteer work for the Methodist Church, adopted several children in South America through the Christian Children's Fund and was always involved in helping someone in need. She also devoted many hours to producing wonderful artwork and volunteered at the Sandpiper Art Gallery, where she cultivated many lasting friendships. She is preceded in death by her parents, Reuben and Gladys Dedman, and her beloved son, Barry Preston, who passed away in 1991: brothers, David and Earl Dedman: a sister, Elsie Sipes Survivors include her husband, Dwight Preston: daughters, Nisa Wallace and Carole Perry: a son, Dale Preston: grandchildren, Maya and Erin Wallace, Mason Lagerquist and Ariana Diehm: and a great-granddaughter, Gwen Diehm. Dorothy will be missed by all who have known and loved her. Memorial services will be held at Polson United Methodist Church on Wednesday, October 5, 2011, at 2:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the charity of your choice.Messages of condolence may be sent to the family online at www.groganfuneralhome.com. The staff of Grogan Funeral Home and Crematory, Polson, considers it a privilege to care for Mrs. Preston's family.

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Where is Dorothy Lee Dedman Preston's memorial?
Dorothy Lee Dedman Preston's memorial is located at: Lakeview Cemetery, Polson, Lake County, USA.
When did Dorothy Lee Dedman Preston death?
Dorothy Lee Dedman Preston death on 21 Sep 2011 in Polson, Lake County, Montana, USA
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Latitude: 47.6889000
Longitude: -114.1311035

Family Members:

Parent

Reuben Walborn Dedman

(1892 - 1975)

Spouse

Dwight Ellsworth Preston

(1925 - 2019)

Siblings

David Reuben Dedman

(1926 - 1965)

Earl Edward Dedman

(1928 - 2003)

Children

Barry Alan Preston

(1959 - 1991)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Lakeview Cemetery
Polson, Lake County, USA
Coordinate: 47.6889000, -114.1311035

2. Beauvais Decker Catholic Cemetery
Polson, Lake County, USA
Coordinate: 47.6825000, -114.1402000

3. Sisters of Saint Joseph Cemetery
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Coordinate: 47.6771000, -114.1628000

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Coordinate: 47.8664017, -114.2897034

7. Bear Dance Cemetery
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Coordinate: 47.8955889, -114.0302417

8. Natural Cemeteries
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Coordinate: 47.6705670, -113.7846450

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Coordinate: 47.7038994, -114.6335983

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Coordinate: 47.7895500, -114.6145560

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Coordinate: 47.5732994, -114.6200027

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Coordinate: 48.0373500, -114.0810500

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Coordinate: 47.6232986, -114.6466980

14. McKay Cemetery
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Coordinate: 47.8013992, -114.6418991

15. Saint Ignatius Historic Mission Cemetery
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Coordinate: 47.3144989, -114.1038971

16. Maillet Cemetery
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Coordinate: 47.6128006, -114.6772003

17. Saint Ignatius Catholic Cemetery
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Coordinate: 47.3107986, -114.0924988

18. Snyelmn Sntmtmne Cemetery
Saint Ignatius, Lake County, USA
Coordinate: 47.3102000, -114.0967000

19. Pleasant View Cemetery
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Coordinate: 47.3078995, -114.1184998

20. Dixon Cemetery
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Coordinate: 47.3224983, -114.2913971

21. Krantz Memorial Cemetery
Saint Ignatius, Lake County, USA
Coordinate: 47.2998000, -114.1415000

22. Bigfork Community Cemetery
Bigfork, Flathead County, USA
Coordinate: 48.0872000, -114.0303000

23. Bethany Cemetery
Bigfork, Flathead County, USA
Coordinate: 48.0885000, -114.0296000

24. Lone Pine Cemetery
Bigfork, Flathead County, USA
Coordinate: 48.0970000, -114.0875000