Dolores "Dode" Rose Horstman

Dolores (Dode) Rose Horstman, age 77, of La Grande died Friday, February 22, 2008 at St. Mary's Medical Center in Walla Walla. At her request there will be no public services. Those who wish may sign the guest book on-line at www.danielsknopp.com. Contributions may be made in her memory to the Blue Mountain Humane Association in La Grande, Oregon.

Mrs. Horstman was born on October 20, 1930, the only child of Charles and Velma (Weidman) Marra in Red Oak, Iowa. The family moved to La Grande when she was a teenager. She attended school in Baker City and La Grande, graduating from La Grande High School with the class of 1947. In 1950 she married Norman Bud Horstman in La Grande where he worked for the railroad. They moved to Portland in 1951 and were there until 1961 when he was transferred to Seattle. In 1972 they returned to Portland where they remained until returning to La Grande in 2002.

For many years Dolores was a stay at home mom. When her children were grown she re-entered the work force as a Realtor, then moved into property management. Among her many passions were working in her flower beds, tending her garden, playing cards, watching and feeding the birds and squirrels around her home. She loved socializing and was always happy to be invited to the LHS class of '46 lunches. She was a nice Mom.

Survivors include her husband, Norman Horstman of La Grande; children, Dean Horstman of Bainbridge Island, Washington, Doug Horstman of Island City, and Karyn Horstman of La Grande; granddaughter, Kendall Horstman of Bainbridge Island; and other relatives and friends.