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Clift

1941 - 2014

Cook Southland Funeral Chapel - Clift(2014) Dot (Dorothy) passed away at Medicine Hat Regional Hospital on Saturday, August 2, 2014, with her family by her side. Dot was born on January 13, 1941, in Slayton, Minnesota to August and Ethel Cohrs. She was the baby of the family with two older sisters, Dawn and Diane. Dot lived her first four years in Cottonwood County on the farm. The family then moved to Westbrook, Minnesota where she attended school grades one through twelve. Dot met Bob for the first time on a trip to Canada with her parents after which she returned to Minneapolis to attend college. On July 15, 1960, they were married in Sylvania Presbyterian Church. They lived on the farm in Sylvania from 1960 to 1964, at which time they moved into Tisdale where Bob started L&C Electric. Dot worked in a variety of jobs from waitressing at the Shell House, bookkeeper at Beehive and John Deere, was a sales rep for Beeland Co-op and Sears and finally a secretary and bookkeeper for Bob at L&C Electric and now C&C Electric. Dot was very involved in the community, especially with Kinettes as a past president and was a lifetime member. She was a volunteer as a board member for Tisdale Housing Authority for numerous years. She loved to travel, read, sew, listen to music, but most of all she cherished her time with family. She had a love for hockey, curling, bowling, football, ringette and dancing. Dot was always there to lend a hand if needed. Over the years she has touched the lives of over 20 foster children. Dot is survived by her husband of 54 years, Bob (Robert); children, Karen (Hal), Kelly (Vicki), Keon (Janey) and Yumi; grandchildren, Andrea (Brad), Andrew (Denise), Aaron (Courtney), Robin (Brittany), Richelle, Mikai and Martyn; great-grandchildren, Cole, Taylor, Kennedy, McKenna, Kinley, and Maddox and sisters, Dawn (Aryln), Diane (Bernard) and their families. She also has numerous in-laws, nieces, nephews and cousins who all had a special place in her heart. Dot was predeceased by her parents, August and Ethel Cohrs, and Bob’s parents; Arthur and Lillian Clift. She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her. “We love you Dottie, Mom, Grandma and Great-Grandma all the way to the moon and stars.” A Celebration of Dot’s life was held at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel in Medicine Hat on Thursday, August 7, 2014.

 

  1. Jim and Ruth McCarter:
    Aug 04, 2014 at 03:08 PM

    Our hearts have been saddened by the passing of our very dear friend Dot.

  2. Sheila Patterson:
    Aug 04, 2014 at 08:08 PM

    I was so saddened to hear of the death of your wonderful Wife, Mother & Grandmother. She was loved by so many and I know she will be endlessly missed. Dot was an amazing woman and she will always have a place in my heart filled with memories of friendship, wisdom, support and laughter. I will always remember our years as neighbours and her generosity, kind heart and infectious laugh will be truly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this most difficult time.

  3. Ellen Moir:
    Aug 05, 2014 at 11:08 PM

    I am so sorry Bob to hear of Dot's passing... so sad to loss another wonderful lady. My heart and thoughts are with you through this sad time. I wish that I could be there.  Love and take care Bob, to you and your family, Hugs.   Ellen Moir

  4. Thinking of You Linda Karow:
    Aug 06, 2014 at 01:08 AM

    Dear Bob and Family, I was so saddened to hear of Dottie's death. We had such a great time staying and visiting with you. Dot was always so much fun being around. There never was a dull moment. I'll always treasure the time we had with her. Love and prayers to all of you. Linda

  5. Mikio and Nobuko:
    Aug 06, 2014 at 05:08 PM

    Sending our thoughts and prayers from Fukushima, Japan.
    Thinking of you Bob and your family.

  6. Thinking of You:
    Aug 06, 2014 at 06:08 PM

    Our deepest condolences on your loss. She will be missed by everyone in the neighbourhood. Alex and Shirley

  7. John, Bev Eisenlohr and family:
    Aug 07, 2014 at 12:08 AM

    Our sympathy goes out to you and your family at the loss of Dot. Dot is now wrapped in the arms of her Savior where there will be no more pain or worry about medical problems, May she rest in peace with her God.

  8. Ayaka, Haluka and Kaon:
    Aug 06, 2014 at 07:08 AM

    He-baba, I will miss you. Kaon Grandma, we love you forever and thank you for being our grandma. Rest in peace. Ayaka and Haluka in Japan

  9. Bob and LeAnn Krueger:
    Aug 06, 2014 at 01:08 PM

    We are so sorry to hear of cousin Dots' passing.....May she find peace in the arms of Jesus...love and prayers.

  10. Ardys Dennis:
    Aug 06, 2014 at 01:08 PM

    So sorry to hear of Dot's passing. She was much loved by us all.

  11. Val Duff:
    Aug 07, 2014 at 12:08 AM

    Uncle Bob, Karen, Kelly and Keon. I am so sad to hear of Aunty Dot's passing. She was a great influence in my life and I know so many others. Her infectious humour, loving support, constant loving and giving nature. She is gone too soon. I wish I could be there. Sending hugs to each of you. I am so very sorry for your loss. Love you. Val

  12. Shinichi Watanabe:
    Aug 07, 2014 at 03:08 AM

    I am so sorry to hear about Dot”s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

  13. Yoshimune and Eri:
    Aug 07, 2014 at 03:08 AM

    So sorry to hear of Dots’ passing. Our hearts and prayers are with you and your family. Love from Japan

  14. Nester & Donna Kohut:
    Aug 08, 2014 at 05:08 AM

    The Clift Family, Our sincere sympathy to each of you in your loss. We have many wonderful memories of our time in Tisdale, thanks to our friendship w/you & others. Our prayers are with you all. RIP Dot, you were a great friend.