Dorothy Lillian Murison

Dorothy Lillian Murison, 95, died Friday, March 30th, 2012 at her home near Mansfield, Washington. She was born to Eli Papan and Lillian (Beckstrom) on July 27, 1916 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Fort Benton, Montana. She attended grade school in Everson, Montana at a country school continuing her education at Great Falls High School. After 3 years her family moved to Springdale, Washington where she graduated in 1935. She began work at Purdy’s Lodge in Spokane ( a rooming house for senior people) after a time she moved to Mansfield, Washington for a job with better pay. She met and fell in love with George A. Murison. The couple married on September 21, 1936 in Spokane, Washington. George’s parents homesteaded a farm 6 miles north of Mansfield and after their marriage Dorothy and George moved there and lived until George died in 1974. Dorothy remained on the farm until she passed away. Together they raised 4 wonderful boys. Dorothy was a Past Noble Grand Associate of the Mansfield Rebecca Lodge #281 and a member since 1936. She was also a member of the Mansfield Grange #338 since 1936. She belonged to the Pamona Grange as well as the Washington State Grange and National Grange Association. She is a Past President of the Mansfield PTA and Charter member of the Bridgeport Eagles Auxiliary. She attended the United Protestant Church and was a past chairman and secretary of the board, as well as President of the Women Fellowship. Among her many accomplishments with local and state organizations she was a “Mom Taxi” for her 4 boys throughout their school days. She was an avid sports enthusiast and loved gardening. She raised wonderful raspberries and strawberries and shared with many of her favorite friends. She is survived by three sons; Donald Murison of Mansfield, Arthur (Cindy) Murison of East Wenatchee, and Richard Murison of Waverly, WA. 7 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren, and 5 great great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband George, 1 Brother, I son; Robert Murison and Daughter-in-Law Cheryl Murison. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00AM Saturday April 7th at Mansfield United Protestant Church with interment following at the Mansfield Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Friday April 6th 2012 from 6-8PM at Waterville Funeral Home. The family would like to express special thanks to Central Washington Hospice. If desired; Memorials may be made to Mansfield Ambulance Fund, Mansfield Dollars for Scholars, or any cancer fund. Funeral Arrangements are by Waterville Funeral Home. Please express your thoughts and memories for the family and view the memorial tribute video on the online guest book at www.jonesjonesbetts.com

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Dorothy Lillian Murison

July 27, 1916 - March 30, 2012