VICTOR - Doris Hewitt, 92, of Victor passed away Thursday, Nov. 3, 2011 at the Marcus Daly Memorial Hospital. Doris was born in Red Lodge to Sara and Walter McGillan on Aug. 28, 1919. She moved to Butte with her family in 1929.
She married Donald Hewitt in 1941. They moved to Victor in 1944. They had five children, Donna Copenhaver of Victor, Marion Hewitt of San Francisco, Calif., Rob Hewitt of Reno, Nev., Tom Hewitt of New York and Pat Hewitt of Fargo, N.D. She is also survived by five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Doris enjoyed traveling and took many tours all over the world. She volunteered at the Victor School for many years. She was the secretary of the Victor Cemetery Association for 27 years. She enjoyed volunteering at the Victor and Hamilton museums. Don and Doris also enjoyed cross country skiing. The Victor Senior Center was also one of their great enjoyments.
A memorial service will be scheduled for next summer to celebrate her life and achievements.
In lieu of flowers or gifts, the family suggests memorial donations in Doris' name be made to Farmers State Bank for either the Umbrella for the Arts, the Victor School Foundation or the Victor Senior Center.
#2Janet Hawk2011-11-13 06:11I am so sorry to hear of Doris' passing. My prayers are with your family during this sad time. I have many great memories of your family and spending many hours playing music and just hanging out at Don and Doris'. Their house was always open to us and I will always remember the times I spent there.Quote
#3Anita & Max Drewien2011-11-13 06:28We are saddened to hear of the passing of Doris. She was a wonderful, loving person and we enjoyed the opportunity to work for her. The family is in our prayers.Quote
#4Ward & Vonnie Fifield2011-11-14 17:29Please know you are all in our thoughts and prayers at this time. Doris was blessed with a long life, great kyds, grand kyds and great grandkyds as well as a caring husband. She will be missed by all. Ward and VonnieQuote
#5Kennie Sine Weiler2011-11-16 14:44Tom, I was so sorry to hear of your Mother's passing. I know how close you were to her and this must be very hard on you and your family. She was a lovely lady and everyone who knew her, will miss her. Take care, KennieQuote
#6Roger King2011-11-18 04:38A valuable community supporter of the arts and a wonderful neighbor will be sadly missed. My condolences to you all.Quote
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