Dorothy Irene VerValen, 58

Dorothy Irene VerValen, 58, died Wednesday, Nov. 3, 2010, at her home in Kalispell after a lengthy illness. She was born in Monroe, Wash., on April 18, 1952, to Irene (Chappell) and Charles VerValen. Dorothy worked for 27 years for Northwest Health Care; over 20 years of that time was with the Home Options. Her co-workers will dearly miss her smiling face and greetings at the front desk. Dorothy attended Flathead Valley Community College and graduated with an Associate of Science degree in 1989. She was a notary for years. In her younger years she was a member of the Pocahontas Women in Index, Wash. She enjoyed bowling for many years, and playing cards with friends and family. Her greatest joy was her four grandchildren; she was so very proud of them all and enjoyed all the time she could spend with them. She was such a caring and giving person, who would help you any way she could. We are all going to miss her so much. Dorothy was preceded in death by her mother, Irene VerValen, in 2000. Dorothy is survived by her longtime partner, Chet Montgomery; son, Steven VerValen, and Sherry Williams, of Snohomish, Wash.; daughter, Connie Toivonen, of Kalispell; father, Charles VerValen, and Jackie, of Eureka; her precious grandchildren, Jess, Dezarae, Dusty Jo and Colten, all of Kalispell; her brother, Chuck VerValen, and Deb, of Granite Falls, Wash.; Marjorie Molton and Jim of Kalispell; Charlene Eagle and Bob of Everett, Wash.; Darlene Kearney and Les of Seeley Lake; many nieces and nephews, great- nieces and -nephews; and all of her lifelong friends. Bequests can be made in her name to Home Options Care of KMRC. Services for Dorothy will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Nov. 8, at Johnson-Gloschat Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Glacier Memorial Gardens. There will be a viewing from 1 to 6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 5. Johnson-Gloschat Funeral Home and Crematory is caring for Dorothy s family. You are invited to go to www.jgfuneralhome.com to view Dorothy s guest book, offer condolences and share memories.