Dorothy W. Lutz (nee Barber) passed away peacefully on October 16, 2021. Dorothy was born on May 8, 1929 in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan to Ethel and Leslie Barber the middle of three children. Dorothy was united in marriage with Richard Lutz on July 17, 1953 in Moose Jaw, SK and they made their home there until 1969. Their son Kenneth was born in 1955, daughter Donna in 1962 and daughter Kathy in 1964. Dorothy was a loving mother, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister-in-law. She enjoyed square dancing, playing cards, daytime TV soap operas and was an active member of the Lutheran Women’s Missionary League for many years. She was a kind and gentle soul with a positive attitude and will be dearly missed.
Dorothy’s memory will be forever cherished by her son Ken (Sue) of Florida and their children Aaron (Neuala) of Winnipeg and children Damien and Kahlan, Marsha (Zane) of Saint Catharines and children Daria and Cameron, Chance (Misty) of Florida and son Tre; daughter Donna (Les) of Erickson and children Amanda, Megan (Matt) and children Jordyn, Issac and Marcus, and son Jesse; daughter Kathy (Jeff) of Calgary and children Hanna and Emerson. She will also be dearly remembered by numerous nieces, nephews and extended family. She is predeceased by her husband Richard L Lutz, her parents Leslie and Ethel Barber, brother Joe (Audrey) Barber; sister Doreen (Len) Treiber; nephew Garth Barber and grandson Christopher Woloshen.
Following her wishes, cremation has taken place and a Celebration of Life will be scheduled at a later date after Covid restrictions are reduced and a proper gathering of family and friends can be held to celebrate this incredible woman. In lieu of flowers, you can make a donation in Dorothy’s name to the Alzheimer’s Society of Alberta.
