Dorothy Mary Boyle was born July 9, 1924 near Hazleton, Iowa. She married Earl Snyder in 1942. To this union two children were born Allen and Patricia. After a divorce in 1965, Dorothy married Howard Boyle in 1967 moving to Gardnerville in 1980.
During her life, Dorothy worked several years as a waitress, meter maid and a record clerk at the Douglas County Sheriffs office. She has been active in church all her life.
She is survived by son Allen and daughter-in-law Cheewa; daughter Patricia; two granddaughters and five great-grandchildren.
Dorothy's family would like to express their appreciation to St. Mary's Hospice and to the ladies that came to help.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to St. Mary's Hospice.
A Memorial service will be 10 a.m., Wednesday, Jan. 21 at Trinity Lutheran Church, Gardnerville. Graveside services will follow at Eastside Memorial Cemetery.
Walton's Chapel of the Valley has been entrusted with her final arrangements.