We Remember
DONHAUSER, Dorothy
April 12, 1929 — June 13, 2020
Dorothy Donhauser passed away peacefully on June 13, 2020, at the age of 91.
She was born on April 12, 1929, in Romania and immigrated with her parents to Rutland, BC in 1930. She is survived by her loving husband, Fred Donhauser. They married on November 14, 1955, in St. Theresa’s Catholic Church in Rutland and would have celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary later this year. They settled in Winfield after purchasing the orchard in 1961 where they happily spent most of their lives farming. Dorothy loved to be outside in the orchard thinning and picking alongside Fred. She loved her vegetable garden and did a lot of preserving. She baked with whatever fruit was in season and was such a wonderful homemaker.
She will be lovingly remembered by her 4 daughters: Karen Van der Gulik (Ted) of Abbotsford, Fay Betuzzi (Kevin) of Kelowna, Heather Schneider (Rod) of Cowichan Bay, and Jennifer Goett (Bruce) of Kelowna. She is also survived by 3 younger siblings Toni Horn, Ann Zvonarich, and Kaspar Moser (Jo-Anne); 13 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her parents Roy and Mary Moser, and her sister Theresa Moser.
Dorothy will be greatly missed by all her family and friends.
Due to the current Covid-19 restrictions, a private Funeral Service will be held to honour Dorothy, however, the family would like to invite all who would like to pay their respects to join by Livestream (See Below).
If you wish to send a condolence, post photos, or share a memory, please scroll down the page to the area called “Condolences”.
THIS SERVICE WILL BE LIVE STREAMED/BROADCAST SATURDAY, JUNE 20, 2020, AT 10:30 AM
Very sorry to hear of aunt Dorothy passing. Sending condolences to all.
So Sorry for your loss. I have such fond memories of Auntie Dorothy. She made the best two layer cakes with mounds of butter icing. So delicious. I also remember washing and setting Auntie Dorothy’s hair before Uncle Freddy took her dancing or out to a special ocassion. She will always be in our memories.
We are very sorry to hear of Aunt Dorothy passing. Our condolences to all, we will miss her.
Uncle Fred, Karen, Faye, Heather, Jennifer.
Our condolences to all of you at this time. I have fond memories of Aunt Dorothy of which will never be forgotten.
Mel (Melvin) & Linda Donhauser
Uncle Fred, Karen, Fay, Heather, Jennifer and all the family Gail and I would like to express our condolences through this sad time. We will miss Aunt Dorothy, her smile and laughter, her hugs and kindness. Our prayers our with you and the whole family. Memories of Aunt Dorothy will be with us as we go forward.
Love and hugs,
Garth and Gail Donhauser
To all aunt Dorothy and uncle Fred’s family we extent out deepest sympathy and condolences and pray you may be comforted. Although we were not able to spend much time with her over the years, we will never forget her wonderful spirit and smile leaving us with very fond memories. All our love to all of you, cousin Tim (and Karen) Bering.
Dear Karen,
There are no words to describe the loss of your mother. I send my love and prayers to you, your father and your family. Your sister in Christ, Sherray
Uncle Fred, Karen Fay Heather, Jennifer and extended family and friends we were so sorry to hear of Aunt Dorothy’s passing . We are forever thankful for the wonderful memories of loved ones we lost and know that those memories of your time with her will get you through these challenging times ahead. All our love Al and Connie
We send our since condolences to Fred and family on the passing on the Dorothy
Anne and David Manarin
Please accept my condolences. Auntie Dorothy was by far one of my favorite Aunts, She trusted me to babysit her girls. She hosted my wedding shower at their house. She was always smiling and laughing. I could feel the love she had for Uncle Freddie and her family. She will be missed by all.