PROVIDENCE, UTAH–Dorothy R. Demler, passed away on Saturday, March 1, 2008 at the Logan Regional Hospital.

Step by uncertain step, Dorothy has walked her way through nearly 87 ˝ years in Providence town that she dearly loved. She was child number 10 in a family of 11 children born to Ernest & Francis Demler on October 28, 1920. Her parents immigrated from Zwickau, Germany. They settled in Providence. Dorothy received her education in Cache County schools.

She has walked her way through life, making friends along the way. She enjoyed reminiscing of days and people gone by. She loved to be outside, chatting with people who passed by – jogging, walking, pushing babies in strollers, whatever. Dorothy helped her mother raise several nieces and nephews so long as there was a need, as well as keeping an eye out for neighborhood children. Some of them liked to hang out with her on her front steps.

As each one of her siblings left home, she became a little more independent until being the last one home, even her mother had passed away, she learned to live alone. Thanks to the many kind people who took the time to stop and give her a ride to Logan and back. Also appreciated were neighbors and friends who stopped in, giving her yummy treats and gifts. A special thanks extended to Dr. Steven Salisbury, the many nurses at the hospital and home care nurses that took care of Dorothy. Also, a special thanks to Brenda and her compassionate service over the last 15 years.

She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and has been a visiting teacher. She will be missed.

Funeral services will be held at 12 noon on Wednesday, March 5 at Allen-Hall Mortuary, 34 East Center St in Logan. A viewing will be held from 7-8:00 pm on Tuesday, March 4 and one hour prior to services at the mortuary. Interment will be in the Providence City Cemetery. Condolences and thoughts may be expressed to the family online at Allen Mortuaries.