Eldora Winifred Dora (Miles) Morrow, 90
Eldora Winifred "Dora" (Miles) Morrow, 90, a long time resident of Whitefish, passed away peacefully on Thursday morning, Jan. 31, 2008, at Immanuel Lutheran Nursing Home. She was born to Joseph Alfred and Pearl (Noel) Miles in Polson, April 2, 1917.
Dora started her lifelong joy of learning at the Ursuline Nun's school in St. Ignatius, and continued her education at Flathead County High School in Kalispell.
She married David S. Morrow, Dec. 4, 1933, and Whitefish became their home.
Dora worked as a retail clerk for several Whitefish businesses and retired from the staff of North Valley Hospital. Her proudest time of employment was helping the World War II effort as a mechanic's helper at the Great Northern Railroad Roundhouse in Whitefish. She prided herself on being able to carry around 50-pound wrenches with her 110-pound frame!
She also loved to travel. From Hawaii to Hong Kong, Canada to Mexico, Florida to California, she continued learning about this world.
Dora and Dave raised three children, all of whom survive her. David "Pat" H. Morrow and Margo of Sacramento, Calif., Marla Natoli of La Crosse, Wis., and Glenda Vollertsen and Thomas of Anthem, Ariz. She is also survived by two sisters, Louise Ambrose and Bill of Bigfork, and La Verna Nielson of Anchorage, Alaska; and one brother, C. Mickey Bartlett and Bonnie, of Vancouver, Wash. Dora was blessed with nine grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
The family wishes to extend love and thanks to very special friends. Liane Jett and Arleen Nelson, both of Whitefish.
Dora was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Dave, in 1990; a sister, Ocie Kelsey; and three brothers, Robert and Otis "Bud" Miles, and Raymond "Buzz" Bartlett; son-in-law, Neil NatoIi; and daughter-in-law, Lois Morrow.
Honoring mother's wishes, she will be laid to rest in the springtime when the family gathers for a private graveside service at Glacier Memorial Gardens.
Memorials may be given to the charity of your choice, in her name.
The Austin Funeral Home of Whitefish is assisting with arrangements.