Dorothy Willetta Mcmillan

Dorothy W. McMillan, age 93, of Hastings, passed away on January 11, 2011. \r
She was born August 24, 1917 to Fred and Hazel (Gaut) Ballance. She has lived her entire life in Hastings. Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Frank Jr., brother, Orville and sister-in-law, Virginia Wilinich. \r
She is survived by a son Michael (Barb) McMillan and two daughters, Carol Buchanan of Florida and Kay Burghdoff; eight grandchildren, twenty-one great grandchildren and eight great-great grandchildren. \r
After graduating High School, Dorothy worked a short time at the Hastings Manufacturing Company; then at the Court House, Agricultural Adjustments Adm., retiring in 1942. She is best known for her love of the piano and the organ. She played piano for Crystal Case Dance Studio for 18 years; taught piano for 25 years and was the organist at First United Methodist Church. She also accompanied many band students' solos for local, district and state competitions. She was an avid instructor and player of bridge. She also enjoyed euchre and golf. \r
Dorothy was also a volunteer at Pennock Hospital, the Red Cross blood bank and the elections. She was a former president of the United Methodist Women and a past circle president.\r
Funeral Services will be held Tuesday, January 18, 2011, 11:00 am at the First United Methodist Church. Officiating will be Rev. Buff Coe, Rev. Dave Nelson and Rev. Don Spachman. Internment at Riverside Cemetery. \r
Family and friends may meet with the family 1 hour prior to service time. \r
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made the the United Methodist Women organization or a charity of ones choice.\r
Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Please visit our website to leave a message or memory to the family. (www.girrbachfuneralhome.net).\r

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