Dorothy Lorena Williams

Dorothy Lorena Williams, age 93, of La Grande, died February 5, 2012 at the Grande Ronde Hospital. A service will begin at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 11, 2012 at the Summerville Cemetery Chapel. Arrangements are entrusted to Daniels~Knopp Funeral, Cremation & Life Celebration Center.



Dorothy was born on December 11, 1918, the daughter of George and Nora Ella (Wise) Crouser in Imbler, Oregon. She graduated from Imbler High School. In her younger years she worked for Del Monte and then St. Joseph's Hospital. On April 4, 1948 she married John Oswald Williams. He preceded her in death on September 29, 1999. She enjoyed crocheting, sewing and gardening and canning.



Survivors include her children and their spouses, John and Cate Williams of Crystal Lake, Illinois, Thomas Williams of La Grande, Diane and Tim Arnst of Clatskanie, Oregon and Susan and Larry Staab of Keizer, Oregon; five grandchildren; two great grandchildren; and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by siblings, Annie Furman, George Crouser, Harvey Crouser, Fred Crouser, Lyle Crouser, Gladys Posey and Betty Terry

Those who wish may make contributions in her memory to the Alzheimer's Association or the Diabetes Association in care of Daniels~Knopp, 1502 7th Street in La Grande.

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