Dorothy Eloise (Cox) Newth was born in Grant, Nebraska on December 9, 1924 to Elmer and Nettie (Francis) Cox. she was one of seven children. Dorothy died March 24, 2006 in Haxtun.

Dorothy attended school in Grant, Nebraska, where she graduated. She worked as a teenager at the movie theater until she married Henry Newth October 21, 1942. They made their home on a farm 16 miles north of Holyoke, where they lived until 1968. At that time they moved three miles west of Holyoke and then to Haxtun in August of 1996, where she resided until her death.

Dorothy was a member of the Methodist Church, the American Auxiliary in Venango, Nebraska, the Farmers Union and the Farmerettes Club.

In 1966 Dorothy went to work at Shop All in Holyoke until she retired. Dorothy loved people and enjoyed "gabbing." Henry and Dorothy spent many enjoyable times dancing and traveling. Dorothy loved all the school activities, especially the plays and sports. The Cornhuskers football team was her favorite.

Dorothy is survived by her children Byron and Janet Newth of Evans, Tamma Newth of Ashland, Nebraska, Nancy and Charlie Zwirn of Sterling and Bill and Claudia Newth of Holyoke; grandchildren Darla, Jason, Jennifer, Michael, Adrienne, Devin, Kim and Kathy; step-grandchildren Tammy, Renee, Melissa and Brad; 13 great-grandchildren; dear friend Sierra Gartin of Texas; one brother, Burdette Cox; and sisters Jane Nyberg and Shirley Henthorn.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry Newth; her parents; two brothers, Eugene and Floyd; and two sisters, Kathryn Ivers and Lorrie Cox.

Memorial contributions may be given in memory of Dorothy to the Haxtun United Methodist Church or the Haxtun Hospital Nursing Staff c/o Bill Newth, 749 E. Jules, Holyoke, CO 80734.

Gerk Funeral Home of Haxtun was in charge of arrangements.

A memorial service was held Tuesday, March 28, 2006 in the Haxtun United Methodist Church, with Pastor Keith Hudiburgh officiating. Dorothy's final resting place will be in the arms of her loving family.

Holyoke Enterprise, March 28, 2006