Dorothy Isabel Hayman Martinell
1909 – 2012
Dorothy Isabel Hayman Martinell, 103 of Lima, Montana passed away at Tobacco Root Mountain Care Center on November 18, 2012. She was born on May 26, 1909 at Cumberland, British Columbia, Canada, to Bill and Isabel Hayman. Seventeen months after her birth, her mother died of appendicitis leaving her maternal grandmother to raise her.
While on vacation to Montana, she met a handsome young rancher, Paul Martinell; they married in 1928. She not only became a life partner to Paul but a partner in the Martinell Brothers Livestock Company.
On December 5, 1930, Paul and Dorothy were blessed with their first son, Everett. Two years later, Gordon, was born on November 6, 1932. Paul and Dorothy spent the majority of their lives ranching and raising their boys in Big Sheep Creek. They greatly enjoyed their Sheep Creek neighbors and going to the Danish Brotherhood dances and local ball games. Dorothy was the last surviving member of the original Martinell Brothers Livestock Partnership.
Paul and Dorothy purchased a house in Lima in the 70's where Paul lived out his remaining days. Paul died in 1978. Dorothy continued to live in their house in Lima until she fell in 2004 and moved to Dillon and then to Sheridan Tobacco Mountain Care Center where she lived until her death on November 18, 2012.
While living in Lima, Dorothy was active in Eastern Star, was a member of the Lima Community Church and Ladies Aide. Dorothy was known for her kindness and always making a stranger feel welcome. Anyone that came into her house was offered coffee, tea, cookies or a warm meal. Dorothy was always very appreciative of her neighbors. She received exceptional care by care givers at the Tobacco Care Center; to whom we are extremely grateful.
Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband of nearly 50 years, Paul Martinell, son, Everett, daughter-in-law Dorothy Ann, and great grandson, Nick McFall.
She is survived by her son, Gordon (Gladys) Martinell of Dell, MT, grandchildren, Kari (Craig) Johnson of Sidney, MT, Gail Kisling of Idaho Falls, ID, Bill (Kris) Martinell of Dell, MT, Kim Martinell of Dillon, MT, Susan Martinell of Missoula, MT, Marla Martinell of Pocatello, ID; great grandchildren, Cole and Ben Johnson, Nicholia (Drew) Canfield and Hailey Kisling, Shelby, Skylar and Justin Martinell, Parker and Mckenna Jones; and Kasie McFall and great great granddaughter Mya Jacobsen.
Contributions can be made to Lima Fire/Ambulance, Community Church of Lima or charity of your choice. A guest book is available on-line at www.brundagefuneralhome.com.
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