Dorothy Mae Green, age 101, of Lexington, Oregon, passed away on June 12, 2025 at Pioneer Memorial Hospital, surrounded by her family.  She was born September 30, 1923 in Heppner, Oregon. She grew up in the town of EightMile (a town that no longer exists) which is near Heppner Oregon. Dorothy was the third child born to Homer and Pearl Green. She had four brothers and two sisters. Her family was constantly on the move from farm-to-farm, renting land from the Federal Land Bank to sustain farming for a living. Eventually she moved to 'town' to work part time as a housekeeper and childcare giver.  While doing so, she completed high school in which she graduated with honors in May of 1942. After graduating, Dorothy continued a career as a housekeeper, a Harvest cook, and childcare provider to many long term employees in the area.  This enabled her to buy a house in Lexington, Oregon where she moved her mother, aunt, and three brothers from EightMile to live with her. Dorothy loved her family. She dedicated herself to caring for her mother and siblings when they fell ill.  She never forgot a birthday and took time to write letters to those she cherished.  She also kept an ongoing journal that she made daily entries in for many years. Her love for cooking, quilting and gardening turned into many first place ribbons over the years at the county fair.  The fruits of her labors of love will be cherished by her family and friends for generations to come. Dorothy also was active in her community; volunteering as a Sunday school teacher.  She was also a member of a Square Dancing club where she designed outfits and handmade them for the team. Remaining to cherish Dorothy's memory are brother Jerry Green; nieces Wilma (Billie Lou) Henriques; Diana Greiner-Easton; Nancy Marvel; Ellie Green; Betty Green Voss; and  nephew Virgil Marvel. Preceding Dorothy in death are father, Homer Denver; mother Mary Pearl, Aunt Mural, sisters Myrtle Van Schoick and Lucille Marvel; brothers Harry, Kenneth and Floyd Green; nephew Everett Marvel; niece Linda Maggi. A graveside Memorial Service will be held on July 26, 2025 at 11am at the Heppner Masonic Cemetery.  All are welcome to attend.

Sweeney Payton Mortuary has been entrusted with the arrangements.  Please leave your condolence messages for the family below.