Obituary of Dorothy Diane Bert

Dorothy Diane Bert

We will be celebrating the life of our much loved Dorothy with the comfort that she is walking with the Lord. Words can never fully express how much she meant to us and her many friends.

Dorothy was a giving and softhearted person who enjoyed the simple things in life. Being raised in the small town of Dayton Washington by her parents Lester and Bonnie Carson. Dorothy had three siblings, Elaine, Emery, and Fred.

Dorothy married Frank Bert in 1969 and with this marriage became a stepmother to three children, Ron, Alva, and Julie. Three years later in 1972 Dorothy and Frank received their inheritance. They became the guardians of Elaine's 5 children. Penny, Vicki, Cindy, Ron, and Sheli.

We were privileged with their love, security, and wonderful home-cooked meals. Summers meant a full house of eight children. Being 28 years old with a full-time job, a working husband one dog, and too many cats. Certainly not for the faint of heart. Our love, gratitude, and thankfulness have no bounds.

In 1977 with three children left to raise, Dorothy and Frank moved to McMinnville Oregon. The majority of her working career was in cooking. She retired in 2007 after working 28 years as the food service supervisor for the Amity school district. She was the lunch lady that was known for her cinnamon rolls and of course, love to more children. She was blessed to have a wonderful crew of women over the years that she worked with.

Dorothy was devoted to Christ. She loved her family wholeheartedly. As a mother, she made many sacrifices. She was selfless. Dorothy was a proud supporter of the Amity Warriors. Enjoyed the Oregon coast, Nascar, and spoiling her many grandchildren. Her love of cooking for family gatherings will always be remembered. A hobby she also enjoyed was making wedding and birthday cakes.

Dorothy is survived by her husband Frank of 52 years. Her brother Fred Carson (Sharleen) her children Ron Bert (Robin)Alva Bert Julie Bert, Vicki Thomte (Wes), Cindy Fry(Jim), Ron Rice (Jackie ), and Sheli Spencer (Mike) she is preceded in death by her parents, brother Emery, sister Elaine, and daughter Penny Meissner. Her life will be celebrated at 12:00 pm Saturday, September 18, 2021, at the Sheridan Baptist Church Sheridan, Oregon.