HOUGLAND, Dorothea Marie

Glenwood Springs, CO Colorado January 11, 2007 Dorothea Marie Hougland, 91, died peacefully Jan. 6, 2007, at Heritage Park Care Center in Carbondale. She was born Dec. 28, 1915, in Leadville, to Katherine Courtney and Alferd Feller. Dorothea married her high school sweetheart and lifelong companion, Arthur Hougland, in 1934. She attended Leadville High School, where she was named "Head Girl" of her graduating class. She was the beloved mother of Arthur Hougland Jr. and Kathryn Hougland Trauger. She was the quintessential homemaker, mother and caretaker of her family, including grandchildren in whom she delighted. She loved providing her family with a peaceful, perfect home. She had a strong faith, which provided her comfort throughout any difficulties in her life. She was a member of PEO while in Leadville. In 2001, at the age of 85, she completed the Strawberry Shortcut 5K. She loved being outdoors and walking. In her last years, while Alzheimer's claimed much of her memory, she was the "hummingbird," and self-appointed caretaker of the staff and other residents of Gardner Hall at Heritage Park Care Center where she resided. She freely distributed hugs, kisses and blessings to anyone in need. She loved to travel and did so with her husband, children, and grandchildren, including several cruises. Her favorite destination was to her beloved Ireland. Dorothea and her husband Art moved to Glenwood Springs in 1969. She loved her home on the hill with wildlife in the yard and beautiful vistas. She is survived by her son; daughter Kathryn (Gene) Trauger of Glenwood Springs; sister Marilyn Davis of Ft. Collins; beloved niece Karen Curtis of Midway, Utah; grandchildren Vanessa Hougland of Bixby, Okla., Carol Hougland of Grand Junction, Donna Hougland of Portland, Ore., Judy Hougland of Kensal, N.D., Andrew (Kate) Shivley of Westminster, Tade Shivley of Westminster, Lance (Annaliza) Swallow and family of Garden Grove, Calif.; step-grandson Doug (Iryna) Trauger of Glenwood Springs; great-grandchildren Shane Pittser and family, Chris Long and family, and Seth Long and family, all of Broken Arrow, Okla.; grandnephew Courtney Curtis and family of Draper, Utah; grandniece Kimberly Blundell and family of Woods Cross, Utah; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; eight great-great-grandchildren; and numerous grandnieces and grandnephews. She was preceded in death by her husband; sisters Althea Dobler and June Nelson. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Jan. 12, at St. Mary's of the Crown in Carbondale. Additionally, a celebration of her life will be held at a later warmer date at her Glenwood Springs home. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations may be made to Gardner Hall, Heritage Park Care Center. Glemwood Post