Dorothy Lundgren

Dorothy Lundgren, age 95, of

Stamford, Texas, passed away

peacefully in the comfort of her

home on the morning of March

7th, 2021. A celebration of life was

held on Tuesday, March 9th, 2021

at 11:00 am, under the direction of

Kinney-Underwood Funeral Home

at Bethel Lutheran Church in the

Ericksdahl Community with Pastor

Richard Strait presiding. Burial

immediately followed at Bethel

Lutheran Church Cemetery.

Dorothy was born on September 14, 1925 to Lloyd

Hightower and Martha Basland, in Graham, Texas. She

married the love of her life, Leroy Lundgren, on January

21, 1945, at Bethel Lutheran Church in the Ericksdahl.

In the 95 years Dorothy lived her life she did many

things, and if you asked her about her favorites, they

would all include time spent with family. If asked for

advice, she would say, “Love your husband, love your

kids, and stay busy doing the things you love.” Dorothy

did just that. In her life, she served as a charter member

for the Stamford Ladies Auxiliary, better known as the

“Pink Ladies”, where she was an active member for

over 45 years. She was also an active member of several

organizations; Bethel Lutheran Church Willing Workers

and Tuesday Quilters, Stamford Garden Club, Texas

Cowboy Reunion Old Timers Association, and until

recently, she was attending her bi-weekly Bridge Club.

In cards, Dorothy played to win. When her grandkids

would join her for a hand she would smile that sweet

Grandma Dorothy smile and say, “I am going to whoop

you!” In her life it was just the same. It was a life full

of love, hope, faith, fun, a little bit of whoop, and most

importantly…family.

Dorothy was never one to show up empty-handed

and always made sure if you were a guest in her home,

you were well-nourished. She hosted countless holiday

dinners, family gatherings, and always ensured that

when she prepared dinner for Leroy and the men while

they farmed it would include a main dish, sides, and

a slice of pie. Dorothy was an exceptional sister, wife,

mother, grandma, and friend. She will be fiercely missed

by many, but her legacy will continue to live on in our

hearts and in our kitchen.

Dorothy is preceded in death by her husband, Leroy;

two sisters, Jackie Stanfield, and Patsy Poucket; two

brothers, Hershel Hightower and Jerry Hightower; as

well as their parents. She is survived by her brother

Charles Hightower of Roswell, NM; son and daughter

in law David and Diane Lundgren of Hawley, TX; son

and daughter in law Mark and Tuvonna Lundgren

of Stamford, TX; daughter and son in law Christie &

Del Jones of Abilene, TX; her beloved grandchildren,

Greg Lundgren, Cydni Mortin, Heather Martin, John

Heathington, Ann Heathington, Brant Lundgren, Loren

Wright, Lakin Hise, and Chipper Watson, as well as 20

great grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild, and

three of the most special friends, Fern Ballard, Nell

Rosenquist, and Maxie Kohout.

Memorials may be made in Dorothy’s memory to the

Bethel Lutheran Church Cemetery Fund, C/O Connie

Shurley, 7433 FM 142, Stamford, Texas 79553.