Dorothy Ann von Holt-Swedberg, 86, of North Platte passed away November 21, 2016 at the North Platte Care Center.
Dorothy was born May 10, 1930 in Alamogordo, New Mexico to Clyde and Eula (Foller) Saye.
One of three children, Dorothy was raised in Oklahoma City, and spent 70 years in North Platte. Dorothy became interested in helping others at the early age of 7 when her family offered their home to people of all types who were seeking medical needs at the University hospital. This early introduction of service to others shaped Dorothy’s career interests as she remained in the field of in-home care throughout her life.
Dorothy was blessed with 5 children, 3 sons, and 2 daughters. She experienced loss and grief throughout her life, experiencing the death of two sons, both while in their 30’s and both to different causes, and a daughter to cancer. Continuing to help others and experiencing her own loss and grief, Dorothy chose to become a Hospice volunteer. She said, “The need is great”.
Dorothy was a resident of the North Platte Care Center for the past 5 years. The staff was her second family and the love and care she received from them was truly genuine. She always had a compliment for the nurses and when asked how she was feeling, her reply would be “fit as a fiddle”! Dorothy was a kind soul, loved by many. She will be deeply missed.
Survivors include her children, Cyndi (Leonard) Serrano of Littleton, CO, and David von Holt of Lincoln, NE; grandchildren, Melanie Marshall, Jay Burke both of North Platte, Sara (Brandon Harris) Serrano of Littleton, CO, Korey von Holt of New Orleans, LA, Hunter von Holt of Lincoln, NE; 7 great-grandchildren; sister, Helyn (David) Culclasure of San Antonio, TX.
She was preceded in death by her parents; sons, Lester Jr. and Mark; daughter, Terri Burke; and a brother, Raymond Saye.
Memorials may be made in her name and online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com.
Services will be 1:00 p.m. Saturday, November 26, 2016 at Adams & Swanson Funeral Home with Pastor Andy Pull officiating. Burial will follow at Floral Lawns Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be 12:00 -9:00 p.m. Friday, November 25, 2016 at Adams & Swanson Funeral Home which is in charge of arrangements.