CLOSS - Dorothy Closs (nee Wellsch) of Moose Jaw, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 14, 2009, at Providence Place at the age of 87. Dorothy was born January 14, 1922, in Swift Current, SK, and was raised on the family farm North of Stewart Valley, SK. After high school she attended Providence Hospital School of Nursing, graduating in 1944. While in Moose Jaw she met her husband, Eucie. They were married on March 2, 1946, and Moose Jaw became their permanent home. Dorothy enjoyed a long career as a nurse in Moose Jaw at Providence Hospital, then at VON and is most remembered by people as the public health nurse that gave them their shots. Dorothy retired in 1984. After retirement Dorothy and Eucie thoroughly enjoyed spending summers at their condo in Elbow as they loved to golf. During winters they traveled extensively especially after taking up skiing. Among her favorite vacations were their trip to Japan and two trips to the Holy Land. Dorothy was a very active member of St. Joseph’s Church especially after she and Eucie completed the RCIA course in 1988. Dorothy is predeceased by daughter, Mary and sister, Marion. Dorothy will be sadly missed by her devoted and loving husband of 63 years, Eucie; and children Brian (Glenda)of Edmonton, Brent (Brenda)of Moose Jaw, Lana(Pat) Klein of Regina, Tom(Christine) of Moose Jaw, Dan(Andrea) of Regina; grandchildren Nolan(Cathy), Nadine(Jesse), and Theresa Closs; Bonnie (Rob) Seabrook, Ryan Closs, and Jenni (Dustin) Arndt; and Greg, Colleen (Matthew), Christine (Walker) and Erica Klein; great-grandchildren, Meika, Zidane, Eleana, Jackson, Sloane and Gaige. Dorothy is also survived by her brothers, Francis, Harold, and Max (Gwen) Wellsch; sister-in-law, Vera Watson; and brother-in-law, Claude (Ivy) Closs; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. The memorial service to celebrate Dorothy’s life was held on Tuesday, May 19, 2009, at 2:30 p.m. in Moose Jaw Funeral Home, 268 Mulberry Lane. Deacon Bob Williston will officiate. Flowers are gratefully declined. For those so wishing, donations may be made in Dorothy’s name to Providence Place – Edgar Hall, 100 - 2nd Ave. N.E., Moose Jaw, Sask. S6H 1B8. Email private condolences to mjfhome@sasktel.net