DOEPKER: Dorothy
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It is with great sadness that the family announces the peaceful passing of Dorothy on January 7, 2015. Dorothy was born in Watson on April 5, 1925 to Josephine (Zupancic) and Leopold Knafelc. Dorothy was the youngest of eight children. She took her high school education at St. Ursuline Academy at Bruno. She then attended Normal School and received her teaching certificate. She taught at Attica and Iron Spring Schools. Dorothy met Edward Doepker and they married on July 19, 1948. Together they farmed near Watson for 57 years. They raised eight children who gave them many wonderful memories. Dorothy’s interest was pottery and card making. Her passion was Pro-Life, Carriage for Care Fundraiser, and Plant a Tree for Life. Throughout her life she was a deeply faithful woman. She was a choir member, lector, and President of the CWL. Another ministry was to visit the sick, visit the Lodge Residents, and she never hesitated to help someone in need of food or clothing. She will be lovingly remembered by her eight children, 20 grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren: EVELYN (Frank) McEvoy of Airdrie, AB and family, Kevin (Sandra) McEvoy and children, Damon and Alena,Ìý Darrell McEvoy, and Cindy (Miles) Chisholm and children, Kya, Jaxon andBrystol; BRIAN (Kathy) Doepker of Saskatoon, SK and family, Trevor (Angee) Doepker and children,Ìý Antonio, Ricardo and Daniella, Maureen (Curtis) Pozniak and children, Marcus and Jonathon, and Michelle Doepker; KEN Doepker of Airdrie, AB and family, Kimberly (James) Doepker–Mitchell and children, Madison, Bricklyn, Indie and Lachlan; MARVIN (Audrey) Doepker of Saskatoon, SK and family,Chris (Janel) Doepker and children, Torin, Ellis and Kerr, Craig (Colleen) Doepker and children, Christopher and Finnian, and Bradley (Kayty) Doepker and daughter, Alexis; MURRAY (Fay) Doepker of Saskatoon, SK andÌý family, Melissa (Jeremy) Hosegood, Deanna (Drew) Yung andMegan (Carlos) Torrico and daughter, Stella; BILL (Heather) Doepker of Calgary, AB and family, Teigan (Nick) Doepker-Thielen and children, Easton and Noah and Brittani Doepker; COLLEEN (Eugene) Muyres of St. Gregor, SK and family, Amanda (John) Enns and Sarah Muyres; and DONNA (Bruce) Becker of Naicam, SK and family, Amber Becker, Joshua Becker and Jordan Becker; sister, Agnes Gerspacher of Watson, three sisters-in-law, Louise Knafelc, Marge Doepker and Genevieve Murphy; and numerous nieces and nephews. Dorothy was predeceased by her husband, Edward; her parents, Leopold and Josephine Knafelc; two brothers, four sisters and two infant grandchildren. The Prayer Service for Dorothy was held on Sunday, January 11, at 7:30 p.m. and the Funeral Mass was held on Monday, January 12 at 10:30 a.m. Both services were held at Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church, Watson. Interment followed in Sacred Heart Parish Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Dorothy’s memory may be directed to Carlton Trail Pro Life or Sacred Heart Church, Watson. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Malinoski & Danyluik Funeral Home, Humboldt.
