Dorothy Elizabeth Faulkner of North Platte, Nebraska; born February 20, 1920, died December 15, 2017. She could do laundry, set the table, and fix dinner for a family of 9 while carrying an infant child on her hip. She made it seem effortless even when it clearly wasn’t. That exemplified her way of giving the gift of love, always giving of herself and never complaining. After gracing our lives for almost 98 years, she has been called home to the Lord.
She was preceded in death by her loving husband Claude Faulkner in 1988, after 49 years of marriage. She is survived by her 7 children; Claude (Mary), Philip (Patricia), Thomas, Daniel (Beverly), Lynne, Steven (Joetta), and Douglas (Ellen); 17 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren.
She had two sisters and three brothers, all deceased; many aunts and uncles; many nephews and nieces; and more than 100 first cousins. Her memory of her relatives was always incredibly sharp. She never lost her ability to recall names, marriages, births, birthdays, and important events.
She was born and grew up on a small farm southwest of Hastings, Nebraska in an area settled by German immigrants. She attended High School in Roseland where she was Class Valedictorian. Following graduation, she moved to North Platte. She worked at the F. W. Woolworth “Five & Dime” department store at the soda fountain. She quickly met and made new friends, including her then-to-be husband. She was a wonderful wife and mother, caring for her husband and 7 kids. She loved to play cards, especially bridge at which she was quite good. She enjoyed playing board games with her children and grandchildren. She was adventuresome; she could be found going on bicycle rides, camping trips, hiking in the mountains and even cross-country skiing. She made trips to Europe including visiting Rome and Rieti, Italy, many European countries, especially the United Kingdom and Ireland. She also traveled the USA attending graduations and marriages until her health did not permit it.
She was active in Holy Spirit Church and St. Patrick Church and School affairs including Catholic Daughters, Altar and Rosary Society. She was very involved at Holy Spirit Church barbecue, and in preparing meals for funerals and other functions. She was also a very devout Catholic. She had a great love for the Blessed Mother and the rosary, saying it daily until she died.
Dorothy was a wonderful woman, wife, mother and a great friend and relative to many. She was dearly loved and will be terribly missed. We find solace knowing she is in heaven.
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In lieu of flowers or other gifts, the family encourages those who wish, to contribute to the St. Patrick’s Endowment fund or to the Foundation Fighting Blindness at:
North Platte Catholic Schools Endowment-Trust, Inc., 601 S. Tabor, P.O. Box 57, North Platte, NE 69103-0057
Foundation Fighting Blindness, PO Box 17279, Baltimore, MD 21298-9581
Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday, December 28, 2017 at Holy Spirit Catholic Church with the Reverend Bryan Ernest as celebrant. Burial will follow in the North Platte Cemetery. Christian Wake Services will be 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 27, 2017 at Holy Spirit Catholic Church. Visitation will be 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 26, 2017 and 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 27, 2017 at Adams & Swanson Funeral Home which is in charge of arrangements.