Gloria Dale White-Dobie, 64, of Townsend, passed away from a battle with lung cancer on August 7, 2011 at St. Peter’s Hospital in Helena. She was born May 19, 1947 to Elmer and Goldie White in Townsend, MT.
Gloria spent her elementary years in White Sulphur Springs and then moved to Townsend, which became her hometown. She graduated from Broadwater High School in Townsend and spent two years at Dawson Community College in Glendive. She married Conrad Dale Schwartz on June 2, 1965. He preceded her in death on November 6, 1999. She worked as a cashier and Assistant Manager for Conoco (Cross Petroleum) in Glendive for 13 years, up until she was diagnosed with cancer.
Gloria was well known for her many favorite activities, which included rock hunting, painting, playing guitar, singing, dancing, cooking, and especially, spending time with her children and grandchildren. She attended the Helena First Assembly of God.
Gloria is survived by her daughters, Gina Patterson of Pocatello, ID and Deanna Haley of Belgrade, MT; sister, Bonnie Merritt of Townsend, MT; grandchildren, Ashley Martin, Alyssa Stock, Emma Haley, Hannah Haley, and Miles Haley all of Belgrade, MT, and Conner Patterson of Pocatello, ID; great-granddaughter, Madalyn Kunda of Belgrade, MT; as well as a large, loving, and extended family. She was preceded in death by her parents, and her brother, Joseph Eslick.
The family will receive friends from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Thursday, August 11th at Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held 3:00 p.m. Friday, August 12th at Faith Baptist Church in Townsend. A pot luck reception will be held in the church immediately follow the service. A private interment at Duck Creek Cemetery will take place at a later date. Memorials in Gloria’s name are suggested to the Cancer Treatment Center c/o St. Peter’s Hospital, 2475 Broadway, Helena, MT 59601 or to the Bozeman Deaconess Cancer Center, c/o Bozeman Deaconess Foundation, 931 Highland Blvd., Ste. 3200, Bozeman, MT 59715. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting: www.aswfuneralhome.com.
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Alyssa Stock says
Grandma. You are my hero, my light, my rock. I love you so much and you will be missed. I wish we had more time to do things together and share more memories, but you are up in heaven now where i know you are free of pain. 🙂 I love you.
Brenda says
My deepest sympathy to Gina and Deanna and their families. Your mom loved all of you with all of her heart. Also to my mom Bonnie who loved her baby sister dearly, and to all of Gloria’s cousins and family. We will all miss her so much. I know she is in heaven now with God and with her loved ones who have gone before her. She is an angel watching over us all. Love you Aunt Gloria, Bren ♥
Carol Stock says
Gloria, you were my second mom. Always there to give me a hug or a scolding, whichever was needed at the time. Your hugs were amazing and your scoldings memorable. 🙂 I love you and miss you terribly.
Deanna says
You left us much too soon mom and we are sad to let you go. But, you were the one to always tell me, “God has a plan for me – only He knows my final hour.” Your strength and courage through all this has inspired so many people, mom!! If only you knew how many lives you touched…..you are my angel…you were always my angel. Thank you for being my mom and my friend and for teaching me about the most important things in life. I love you momma.
Dottie Marion says
My heart goes out to Deanna and Gina and their families! You will be missed Gloria, your a great person and you always were there for me! You always made us a part of your life! I keep asking myself why I didn’t do this why I didn’t do that, just know I love you!!! I looked up into the sky a bit ago, and I seen the brightest star ever! I knew it was you smiling down, no more pain! I am so greatful god made our paths cross in life! You were a amazing woman and I will miss you deeply!
Jo & Shane Vaira says
Thinking of Gloria’s family with sincere sympathy. She was a very sweet lady.
maggie & Dave Dobie says
Our deepst sympathy to all of the famially! &may god be with you Gloria!
Merla Wilkerson says
Gloria was really a sweetheart and will be missed by so many. My thoughts and prayers are with the family at this time.
Pat Goodwin says
It is sad to hear of a family member passing. I sadly did not know Gloria having met her only in my youth. I can remeber uncle Elmer and Aunt Goldie but only Bonnie and Gloria slightly. I haven’t seen Gloria since, but Bonnie and I met by chance several years ago at the Mint Cafe in Townsend. I extend my condolences to all family members and friends.
Sandy Laumeyer says
I was so sorry to hear about Gloria. She and I had planned to meet in person before she left Glendive. I enjoyed visiting with her in the chat room and on Facebook. My prayer are with all of you. God bless.
Shirley Eslick says
Your Mom was a wonderful, fun, happy, lady. I enjoyed being with her although it has been many years now. I am very sorry for your loss. You’re in our thoughts and prayers.
Love to all the family, Shirley
Valerie Hess says
May you rest in peace Gloria. Say hello to mom and dad for me. You were a very classy lady and you will be missed dearly. I remember when I met you, you had some funny North Dakota jokes and did them with a great accent. You will be missed very much!
Vera A. Sickich says
To Glorias immediate and extended family I want to send my deepest sympathy in you great loss.She was a wonderful mother,,mother-in-law,Sister,Aunt, Grandma, great grandma,cousin and great friend to all who were lucky enough to have her in their life.I feel so blessed to have her as my cousin.she will be forever missed.Loved you Gloria,Vera(She called me VEE)
Maddie Kunda says
Hey Great Grandma I wish we could have spent so much more time together because I only almost know you for 3 years. I miss you so much hope you having a great time in Heaven
MADDIE K. Friend says
Hi hope you very much enjoy HEAVEN!!!