Dorothy Sheridan

In loving memory of Dorothy Jean Hustad Sheridan, 82 of Aurora, Colorado.

Dorothy is survived by her second cousins, Robert Harper, Jr , wife Margie of Aurora, Jake Harper of New York, NY, and Jane Kolesnik, husband Henry of Farmington, NM, Margaret Gates of Artesia, NM, Johnny Gates, wife Katie of Boise, ID, Frank Richey, wife Karen, Lake Jackson, TX, Johnny Richey, wife Betty, Houston, TX, Jean Zidd, husband Peter, Roseburg, OR, Beverly Gould, husband Virgil, Lakeway,TX, Mary Kay Garrison, husband Leonard, Chickasha, OK, Edward Hall, San Antonio, TX, and by mother-in-law Freda Sheridan of Chickasha, OK.

She is also survived by first cousin Donnie Lynch of Detroit Lakes, Minnesota , Helen Cashman and Jessie Kelly of Minneapolis, Minnesota and nieces, nephews , family and friends in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota and Aurora, Colorado.

Sweet and loving Dorothy was born March 24, 1928 in Fargo, North Dakota to parents Ollie and Ona Hustad. Ollie preceded her in death in 1949 and Ona in 1966. She had a twin bother Bob, who preceded her in death in 1954. She was the loving wife of Leonard Sheridan, who preceded her in death on March 2006.

She graduated high school in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, with the class of 1947. She was a twirler in the high school band, and participated in numerous high school clubs and activities. According to her long-time classmates and friends, she was a very beautiful and popular young lady whom everyone loved.

After graduation, she lived with her family and worked in Grand Forks, N.D. In the early 1950's, she moved to Artesia, New Mexico with her mother and twin brother Bob. There, she was employed with the Artesia Credit Bureau and the Artesia Chamber of Commerce.

Dorothy married Leonard Sheridan of Artesia, New Mexico in 1963. The couple was married for 43 years. The couple resided in Artesia until 1973 when they moved to the Los Angeles , California area. Dorothy was employed as the PBX operator for a large insurance company. They moved to Denver in 1977 and moved to Aurora in 1980. Dorothy enjoyed the retired life of a housewife, where she enjoyed visiting her favorite Aurora coffee hotspots with friends.

Dorothy was a warm, fun-loving person that was instantly loved by all who came in contact with her. She possessed a wonderful sense of humor and recited the world's best sayings. She enjoyed shopping to ensure she looked her best at all times. She never stepped out without a re-touch of her lipstick and a last look in the mirror to correct any flaws or fix a straggling hair. She was just as beautiful inside as she was on the outside. She thoroughly enjoyed eating out and loved the meals her husband cooked for her.

As life goes, in 2008 Dorothy was diagnosed with Alzheimer's and moved into Assured Assisted Living home, specializing in Alzheimer's care. Being the social butterfly that she was, her unique sense of humor was ever so evident as her health declined. She was very sweet to the other residents and if they were feeling poorly, he always had a kind word for them and a hug. She had a passion for dogs and the house dogs loved her so much, they slept in her room often with her. She looked forward to the music program, especially the spiritual songs in which she sang along and clapped her hands to the music. She led the Sunday Bingo Games by calling the numbers allowing everyone to win.

Her caregivers were constantly kept in stitches as she brought much daily laughter to them. They complimented her sweet demeanor and her loving ways. Every caregiver proclaimed she was their favorite. Dorothy Jean leaves a lot of family and friends who will miss her and will love her forever.


Condolences can be sent to The Harper Family, 13596 E. Evans Av, Aurora, Co 80014