Dorothy Marie Moore

Dorothy Marie Stolinski Moore was a lover of people, animals, small children, the disabled, the lonely, weddings, a good meal, and a cold beer in a glass (not a bottle because we aren't animals). In the 82 years she resided on Earth, she never passed up an opportunity to befriend a stranger or lend assistance to a person in need. She was genuine and spoke her mind. She was resilient and determined. She loved holidays, especially Christmas and Easter, and through herself into decorating and cooking for the holidays.

Dorothy 'Dee Dee' was born April 11, 1935 in Omaha, Nebraska, the youngest and only daughter of Antone and Leona Stolinski's four children. Dorothy was devoted to her older brothers Robert, Thomas, and Edward , and she often spoke fondly of good times they had growing up together in the Hanscom Park area of South Omaha. She enjoyed close relationships with many aunts, uncles, and cousins, and spent many weekends and holidays picnicking, camping, fishing, and traveling with her family

Dorothy attended St. Mary's High School where she made dear and lifelong friends, participated in choir and stage productions, ate Hersey bars and drank bottles of Coke with her friends. After graduating from high school, she studied Early Childhood Education at Omaha University before deciding to pursue her devotion to the Lord and becoming a novice with the sisters of St. Francis in Colorado Springs where she taught elementary school. While her love of the Church never wavered, she realized that black polyester veils were not her thing, and returned to Omaha rather than taking her final vows (this worked out well for her future husband and daughter).

Dorothy continued her service of others educating young women through the JobCorps program and joining the Young Catholic Workers movement. She spent time in California supporting the United Farm Workers, and teaching elementary school in the Midwest. Dorothy nurtured and educated many children during her career, and she loved seeing them grow up.

As her parent's grew older, Dorothy returned home to look after them and her brothers and continued teaching elementary school. While picking her brother Bob up from his job, she was introduced to Bob's friend Homer. Homer and Dorothy liked one another so much, they got married twice, once in 1977 and again in 1981 when they were married in the Catholic church. Homer and Dorothy were together through thick and thin for 40 years. They had one amazing child, Megan, who was so perfect, there was no need to have any other kids. Dorothy was a loving and devoted wife and mother who raised her family with joy and tenderness while looking after her brothers. She was blessed with two grandsons, Richard and Joseph, who she showered with love and affection at every opportunity.

Dorothy was a selfless volunteer, dedicating herself to many worthwhile causes throughout her life. She spent many years volunteering with the Girls Scouts of America as a troop leader and an office supporter. She supported the Church through Perpetual Adoration, praying for seminary students, the Legion of Mary, and the parish Ladies Guild.

Dorothy loved arts and crafts. She was always knitting a hat for NICU babies, crocheting scarves for the homeless, or making a ceramic dog for a friend. She loved sharing her crafts with other, and loved crafting with her friends at the Heartland Senior Center, where she attended weekly for many years. She was also an active member of the in Red Hat society where she participated in outings and had many friends. Even as her health declined, Dorothy served others where she could. She enjoyed visiting the residents at St. Joseph Villa and had many good friends there.

Dorothy departed this world peacefully in the early morning of June 20, 2017, after a short illness. She was comforted by her husband and daughter and surrounded by her friends at St. Joseph Villa who cared for her during the last few months of her life. She has gone on to join her mother Lolly, her father Antone, her brothers Bob, Tom, and Lee. Dorothy's warm spirit of caring, compassion, and a joy for life will be carried forward by her husband of 40 years, Homer, her daughter Megan Stanek and son-in-law Don Stanek, her grandsons Ricky and Joey, and her numerous friends. She will be greatly missed.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations to Our Lady of Lourdes Elementary School.