Dorothy Marie Smalley

Faith I've been on the hilltop Where air was clean and life was good. Anything was possible And I had faith. I've been in the valley Where shadows crept in Where footsteps faltered And so did faith. Yet this I know God was, and is! I'm the one who doubted and strayed And God forgave time and again. Dorothy Marie Smalley Our cherished Mother, grandmother, sister, mother-in-law, aunt and friend, Dorothy M. Smalley died peacefully on Sunday, November 9, 2008. She was born in St. Joseph, MO on October 26, 1915 to Bernhardt Augustus Orth and Lillian Marie Worman Orth. She graduated from Central High School, St. Joseph, MO, and from St. Joseph Junior College - now Missouri Western State University. Mrs. Smalley was preceded in death by her husband of 40 years, John H. Smalley, Sr., in October 1978. Mr. and Mrs. Smalley were married on August 12, 1938 in St. Joseph, MO and made Albuquerque their home after relocating here in 1958 from West Virginia so John could begin a long and rewarding career with Sandia National Labs. Mrs. Smalley is survived by her sons John H. Smalley, Jr., and his wife Pat of Colchester, CT, Stephen Smalley of Renton, WA, Michael Smalley and his wife Victoria of Albuquerque; a sister, Bennie Orth Hensley of CA; three grandchildren, John H. Smalley III of TX, Eric Smalley of CO, and Zoe Smalley of AL; three great-grandchildren; brother-in-law James W. Smalley and wife Georgia of WVA., and several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Smalley was a member of La Mesa Presbyterian Church for many years, and was active in choir and the women's Circle group. She volunteered in the gift shops of Anna Kaseman hospital for approximately 12 years, and Palo Duro Senior Center for approximately 15 years. Mrs. Smalley loved working in her yards, growing roses and making latch hook wall hangings. Our family would like to thank everyone with Presbyterian Hospice for their kind care of our Mom, and their support of our family - especially Jonell, Patsy and Brenda, and Presbyterian Home Health - especially Evelyn. Also a special thanks to the Alzheimer's Association. In lieu of flowers the family asks that contributions be made to Presbyterian Hospice, the Alzheimer's Association, the Alzheimer's Foundation or a charity of your choice. Services have been entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services 3113 Carlisle Blvd NE Albuquerque, NM 87109 505-884-1188