Doreen Margaret Pefley
On February 5, 2010, Doreen Margaret Pefley, 63, of Polson, MT courageously left her family & friends to celebrate her walk with Our Lord and Savior. Her grace, smile and kindness touched so many. She enjoyed so many aspects of life and lived life the way God intended. Doreen helped so many family and friends smile, learn how to laugh, comfort the hurt, and brighten every day with her infectious smile and laughter.
On September 3, 1946, our Lord graced this earth with Doreen. She was born to Roy & Lois Noyes in Seattle,WA.
Doreen married her soul mate Dennis Pefley in Billings, MT on March 20, 1965 where they began a wonderful adventure together.
Being the only female in the house, she patiently raised three sons & one husband.
Doreen worked as a secretary/bookkeeper for the Hot Springs High School, Harbor Pharmacy and the Sportspage Bowl.
After retirement, she and her husband have enjoyed many fruits of their labor in travel, becoming avid race fans, taking cruises, spending time at their Swan cabin, hunting and riding her four wheeler.
Her parents and her youngest son- Denny Pefley precede her in death.
She is survived by her husband Dennis Pefley, sons Curtis Pefley of Ogden, Utah & Troy Pefley of Spokane, WA, her sister- Patricia Gunsch of Billings, six grandchildren- Wyatt, Morgan, Brooke, Jenna, Denny & Isabelle, numerous nieces and nephews and an untold amount of friends she treated as family.
A closed casket visitation will be held at the Grogan Funeral Home from 1:00 – 7:00 pm. on Tuesday, February 9, 2010.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, February 10th at 1:00 p.m. at the Lonepine Hall in Lonepine with burial to follow at the Murray Memorial Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the Polson City Library or to the donor\’s choice. Condolences may also be left to the family at www.groganfuneralhome.com.
For directions to the Lonepine Hall in Lonepine, please click onto the location tab on the homepage.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you Pefley Family. Uncle Dennis… know that you are in our constant thoughts and prayers. We are VERY sadeen by the loss of Auntie Doreen. I still needed her! She will be truly missed!
We love you!
Derek, Cammie, Ashlyn & Taylin
Your Minnesota Family
I am saddened by your loss. We have been praying for you in these days. May you find peace and comfort in your memories. Doreen was such a bubbly and loving lady.
Marvin Bjorge
Dennis, Troy and Curt,
We feel so blessed to have known ‘Mom’ and shared her warmth, love and humor. We offer our condolensces and prayers to you and your family. What a wonderful person and such great memories, telling stories, playing games, sharing life.
Troy and Family,
Sorry to hear about the loss of such a fine grandmother, mom and wife. I will miss her humor, uncanny ability to pick winning football teams, and make everyone feel as part of the family. My prayers and condolences are with you all at this time. May all your wonderful memories of “the Commish” bring you joy and laughter as you celebrate her life.
Dennis, Troy & Curtis,
Our prayers are with you and your family during this time of loss.
Nadene Knapp Vaught & family
Dennis, Troy and Curtis,
Thinking of all of you in this time of sadness. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Doreen was such a wonderful person. We will always cherish our time that we knew Doreen and your family.
My heart goes out to the family. Doreen was a spunky, loving, wonderful woman; I have great memories of her from my childhood. She is a light that will be missed on this earth.
~ Nancy
Dennis, Troy, Curt & Families,
My heartfelt sympathy is extended to all of you.
Doreen had such passion for all of you, her eyes sparkled every time she spoke of any one of you. She was so very proud of everyone, especially you 6 amazing Grandchildren. Grammy loved you all so much.
Doreen was a very special person in my life – “Mom2″ she called herself to me.
She taught me how to be a better person, simply leading by example.
I will treasure my memories of Her Forever and I will take the lessons learned from her & apply them to my life.
God Bless all of you Pefley’s ~ my prayers continue for all of you.
Shelly
Uncle Dennis, Troy and Curt
Aunt Doreen was an amazing lady. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you and your families. Her viberant personality was infectious and her love was unconditional. She will be greatly missed in our family. I love you all and take care of yourselves.
Love,
Shelly
Oh my dear heart Doreen, how you will be missed by so many!!! I loved you so much. I remember when I babysat for Troy and Curtis. I always looked up to you even tho you were always shorter. I feel so blessed that I could see you and Dennis this past September as Mother and I were passing through. I just cannot believe you are gone. But you’re flying with the angels now and your beloved Denny. Watch over us and keep us in line as I know you will. Dennis, Troy and Curtis, your wife and mother was truly one of the most fun, loving people I’ve ever know. You could always pick up where you left of with her even if you didn’t see each often like her and I. But we talked on the phone through the years. Dorry I will miss you so much. Denny, Troy and Curtis find strength in each other as Doreen would have wanted you to be there for each other. She will be dearly missed and was truly loved by all.
My sweet cousin Doreen will be missed by all her knew her, she was always so bubbly and friendly to everyone she came in contact with. Our thoughts and prayers are with you Dennis and the boys. We are here for you always.
Dennis and Family. We are shocked to hear of Doreen’s passing. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. May God’s strength comfort you in the coming days.
Irvin and June
Dennis and Family:
We want you to know that we are thinking of you and that we, too, are missing Doreen. We love you and are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Bones & Abby (Vegas friends from MN)
I WILL MISS YOU AUNT DOREEN
Dennis, Troy, Curtis & Family,
We were so sorry to hear about Doreen. I just saw her before christmas and she was so excited about the holidays. I hope you all had a wonderful time together. I lost both my parents last year and know how hard this time is for you all. Let us know if we can help in any way. I am in Spokane this week and can’t be there for her service. I will hold you all in my heart during this time. Our prayers are with you all. God Bless and peace be with you.
Sincerely, Peggy Marrinan
Dennis & family,
We are deeply saddened to learn of your loss. Doreen was truly a free spirit whose good nature and generosity was contagious. We are fortunate to be among those who have many endearing memories of Doreen. Our deepest sympathy. You all are in our thoughts.
Jerry & Merle
Dear Pefley family-
I am so sorry to hear about the recent loss of Doreen. Although I really only met her once it was obvious what a special lady she was and how she treasured and valued her family and friends. My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of loss and I celebrate that she is walking with the Lord now. I can only imagine the joy and happiness she has added to Heaven with her spunky and generous personality.
Chantel McCauley
Goodbye Doreen, I sure am going to miss your sweet smile and great attitude. Say hello to Grandma and Grandpa for me! I love you!
i miss you auntie doreen. you will always be in my heart! you will always be my gaurdian angel. uncle dennis my thoughts and prayers are with you through this hard times! i love you! i miss you! i love youu!
Auntie doreen. i will miss you terribly. i have so many funny memories with you. and i will never forget them! you will always be my gaurdian angel! i love you and miss you! uncle dennis my thoughts and prayers are with you through this rough time! i love you! miss you a ton auntie!!
We are so sorry for your loss. Doreen will be greatly missed.
Dennis and Family,
My thoughts are with you and your family. Doreen’s giggle will surely be missed. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Bob Pfister
Dennis and Family, I would like to send my condolence to your family and hope that you stay strong during this trying time. Time has separated us but you guys have always been in my thoughts. Until we meet again.
Love, Todd Riech and Family
Dennis and Family
Im so sorry for the loss of the GREAT AUNTIE DOREEN!!!
Her infectious laugh, will be missed greatly…..
My thoughts and prayers are with you and you family!!! (As you are a part of mine!!)
I love you all
Traci
Dennis, Troy and Curtis,
I was so sadden to hear of your loss. Doreen was such a special lady, who was always smiling and enjoying her family and friends.
You will all be in my thoughts and prayers and may you be comforted by the thought that she is in God’s loving hands now.
God Bless,
Janet White
Dennis and family;
We are so sad to hear about Doreen. Our prayers and thoughts are with you. If there is anything that we can do for you, please let us know.
Spud and Elena
We are parents of Kelly, Doreen’s daughter-in-law. Dennis, Troy and Curtis: Doreen was a very special lady to us, having given us a wonderful son-in-law. Our friendship with her let us discuss things as more than good friends. She gave her sons a strong work ethic, the ability to be loving fathers and husbands, faithful friends, and honest, upstanding, strong men who not only work hard, but play hard. We dearly miss the little pistol that she was, but know her spirit is with us every time we think of her. We lift you all up in prayer that God will strengthen you to carry on as Doreen would have you do, drawing upon each other and all of us for support in your journey through these trying times.
Doreen was always so full of life, love for everyone, and lots of laughs. I’ll cherish all the memories of the times I spent with your family. She’s up there dancing with Dad…we all loved your mom so much. Thank you for sharing her with us. Take care of each other as she would want you to. My thoughts are with you all.
Dear Pefley family,
Please accept my deepest sympathies in the loss of your loved one. You do not know me but I am sure that I am a cousin to Doreen & Shirley. I live in Pablo but I was raised in Billings until I was 14. My father was Gideon Gunsch. I know that his sister Leah lived in Billings for many years so I am guessing that Doreen & Shirley are daughters of my Aunt Leah. I left home so very young & have been out of touch of so many of my dear families. How I regret not knowing that Doreen has been living in the same area. I did not know Doreen but my heart tells me that we were related.
God Bless you
Durien Elaine Gunsch McGourty
Auntie Doreen, we will truly miss you! You are the best Aunt ever! Your smile, your laugh, and your love for life and your family will never be forgotten. We love you very much! Kiss Denny for us. Love, Mindy, Todd, Brittney and Chad
To my Uncle and my Cousins,
I love you all so very much and wish I could be with you today for support. I know that Aunt Doreen would never want to leave you, but maybe it will be of some comfort that she is with Denny and they are with God! I am deeply sorry and will miss them both.
Love, Mindy
My sincere condolences. I am sorry that I could not be present at the ceremony, but my thoughts are with Dennis and family.
We met Doreen and Dennis at Cammie and Dereks wedding in June in Minnesota. I loved her right away when I met her. She does have a great smile that one could never forget. We are truly sorry for your loss and our thoughts and prayers go out to all of you. Tracy, Lee, Emilee and Riley Rogers from New Richmond, Wisconsin
Dennis, Troy, and Curt:
My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. I feel so blessed that I had the opportunity to know such a special lady. May God bless all of you.
Lisa Riech Mueller and Family
Dennis, and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Mom and Dad kept me informed on what was happening over there.
I sure was glad to see you guys when you stopped by about 2 years ago. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you. Take care and know that we love you.
Love,
Troy, Marcy and Kate
My sweet cousin Doreen will be missed by all her knew her, she was always so friendly to everyone she came in contact with. Our thoughts and prayers are with you Dennis and the boys. We are here for you always.
Doreen, I will always remember the warm friendly and fun times we all shared in your prescence, you will be long remembered loved and memeories cherished . rest in piece my dear friend….
Dennis and Family,
I was so sorry to hear about Doreen. She was a special lady. I have many fond memoris of her. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.
Rosemary
We were so sorry to hear about your loss. She was a friendly
woman. I bowled with her when we first moved to Polson.
God be with you