DOROTHY MOZELL MINOR Jan. 5, 1925 – Aug. 14, 2017
Dorothy Mozell Minor passed away peacefully on August 14, 2017 after a long illness. She was 92. Dorothy was born January 5, 1925 in Tyler, Texas and later moved to San Angelo. It was there she met Stanley Daily her first husband. They were married in 1942 and then moved to Nebraska, Stan’s home state. In 1951 Stan got a job with the Pro Force in Los Alamos. He later worked for the LASL as a metallurgist.
Stan preceded Dorothy in death July 20, 1968.
After Stan’s passing, Dorothy remained in Los Alamos, working at administration department of LASL.
Dorothy had a beautiful singing voice, even singing on the radio when she was a little girl. In 1969, she decided to join the Los Alamos Little Theater, hoping to use her singing gift, and to help with sets, makeup and production. She was given the starring role in MORNINGS AT SEVEN, a great thrill in her life. It was at the Little Theater that she met Robb Minor. They both had love for the theater, music and the arts. Here they found a great love for each other. They were married in 1970. Dorothy and Robb traveled to many foreign lands, loving to experience other cultures and foods. They loved music and dancing and the friendships they shared as they participated in the theatre. Dorothy mentored high school actors by helping to adjudicate acting try outs at the Los Alamos High School. She loved to encourage and help others.
Dorothy and Robb were believers in Christ and attended Bryce Presbyterian Church in White Rock. Their church and their faith gave them much help and hope in their last years. Many prayers, meals, and much thoughtfulness were given by their church family.
Dorothy was preceded in death by her loving husband, Robb, in May of this year. They had been married for 47 years. Since that time, she has been residing at Montebello nursing home in Albuquerque.
She is survived by her 3 daughters, Martha Strauss, Cynthia Kelly, and LaDonna Teter, and by her step-daughter, Diane Minor. They were all precious to her, and she to them. She is also survived by 6 much loved grandchildren.
Dorothy’s favorite song was Amazing Grace. We are thankful to know that she experienced grace in life as she is experiencing it in death. We know she is rejoicing and singing praises with our Father in heaven at this moment. “Thanks be unto God, who causes us to triumph in our Lord, Jesus Christ.” 2 Corinthians 2:14
There will be a small grave site service at 2 pm on August 25th at Guaje Pines in Los Alamos.