Doris May McCravey

Doris May McCravey (nee Rudofker) died peacefully on Nov. 21, 2010, in Kalispell. Doris was born in Philadelphia on March 7, 1932, to Ida and Matthew Rudofker. She graduated from Overbrook High School in Philadelphia and attended one year at Beaver College. In 1950, she married Donald Orr and had two children. Later she moved west to Colorado, where she worked in retail. Doris met Leonard McCravey, a champion bronco rider known as the Sinner and the Philosopher, at the Daddy of them All " Cheyenne Frontier Days in Wyoming, and they married on Feb. 27, 1977. Doris and Leonard moved to St. Ignatius, where they raised cattle. Eventually they settled in Ronan, where Doris started a bed and breakfast called The Timbers, which quickly became known for Doris fine cooking and hospitality. Most recently, Doris lived in Kalispell at Buffalo Hills Terrace. Doris is survived by her husband, Leonard McCravey; her sister, Odelle Winthrop, of Philadelphia; two daughters, Rickie Brawer and husband David, and Betsy Rentz and husband David, of Philadelphia; four grandchildren, Kristi Yablon, Zachary Rentz, Joshua Brawer and Jesse Rentz; and two great-grandchildren, Jenna and Bryan Yablon. Doris will be remembered for her love of fishing, laughter, friendship and willingness to share her outstanding recipes. A celebration of Doris life will be held 10 a.m. today, Nov. 23, at Buffalo Hill Funeral Home and Crematory . Donations in her memory can be made to the Flathead Food Bank, 1203 U.S. Highway 2 W., No. 2, Kalispell, MT 59901, and Home Options Hospice Care, Kalispell Regional Medical Center, 430 Windward Way, No. 101, Kalispell, MT 59901. To send condolences to the family, please go to www.buffalohillfh.com Buffalo Hill Funeral Home is caring for the family.