Katherine “Dolly” Lawrence of Glasgow, Montana passed away peacefully on November 5, 2024 at Aspen Meadows Assisted Living in Billings, Montana.
Katherine was born January 25, 1934 in Opheim, Montana to Martin and Anna Capdeville. She attended school in Opheim and graduated in 1953 as an Opheim Viking. Katherine was well known as being called Dolly. After graduation she married the love of her life William “Bill” Lawrence on November 14, 1953 in Opheim, and they made their home one mile south of Glentana on the farm.
While making their home on the farm in Glentana they started their family welcoming a baby boy, Steven Lynn in June of 1954. She loved being a farm wife, helping in the field with lunches and raising her little boy. Soon they would welcome another little boy, William Duane in July of 1961. Being blessed with two little boys to the family she was very busy raising the boys on the farm. It wasn’t too long later and they were blessed with a third little boy, Douglas Lee in April of 1965. While raising her boys on the farm she enjoyed her flower garden and gardening. Dolly loved to follow the Opheim basketball teams all over the state, she enjoyed cheering for all the kids.
After her boys left home she went to work for the Lefsa Shack in Opheim, which she enjoyed until the passing of her husband Bill in February of 2006. After Bill passed away Dolly moved to Glasgow to be closer to her family. She loved her new yard and could always be found out in her flower beds making sure they were always weed free. Dolly would later move to Nemont Manor for a few years and then after a full knee replacement moved into Prairie Ridge. She enjoyed doing puzzles and socializing at Prairie Ridge, especially loved listening and dancing to Dudley’s music. She enjoyed doing needlework with her daughter-in-law, Janice, making heirlooms for family. She was a member of the First Lutheran Church in Opheim and Glasgow. She loved having cats around her house, Fred was the black farm cat and then Cally the calico town cat.
Dolly loved being a grandma and a great-grandma and would always be willing to support the kids in any activities they were in, she enjoyed traveling to games or music concerts.
Dolly is survived by her loving sons; Steven (Janice) Lawrence, and Duane (Carmen) Lawrence; grandkids: Candy (Pete) Lagerquist, Bryce ( LeeAnn) Lawrence, Chance Lawrence, and Baylee Lawrence; brother: Alex Capdeville; great-grandkids: Amelia Hackleman, Shanice Lagerquist, Caleb Lawrence, and Kylie Lagerquist; great-great-granddaughter: Brooklyn Hackleman; sisters-in-law: Trixie Floyd, Elsie Capdeville, and numerous nieces and nephews.
She is preceded by her parents, Martin and Anna Capdeville, son Douglas Lawrence, husband Bill Lawrence, brothers: Glen, Paul, and Noel “Spud” Capdeville.
A funeral service will be held 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at the First Lutheran Church in Glasgow, Montana, followed by a reception and burial in Lawndale Cemetery in Ophiem, Montana. Condolences may be left for the family at bellmortuarymontana.com.
Service Schedule
Funeral Service
11:00 a.m.
Tuesday November 12, 2024
First Lutheran Church
641 Second Avenue North
Glasgow, Montana 59230
Funeral Reception
11:45 a.m.
Tuesday November 12, 2024
First Lutheran Church
641 Second Avenue North
Glasgow, Montana 59230
Service Schedule
Funeral Service
11:00 a.m.
Tuesday November 12, 2024
First Lutheran Church
641 Second Avenue North
Glasgow, Montana 59230
Funeral Reception
11:45 a.m.
Tuesday November 12, 2024
First Lutheran Church
641 Second Avenue North
Glasgow, Montana 59230
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Jeff Seyfert says
Sorry to hear an seen Kathy had passed away my heart hurts .she was the only teacher that had really tried to help . I wish her family and her kids and her grandchildren warm wishes. I’m. Sorry for your loss
Jeff and Darla Larson says
Dolly (and Bill) Lawrence were great Opheim Viking sports fans and were part of all of the community events. They will forever be remembered. Sending our sympathy to all of Dolly’s family.
Mark Jensen says
My deepest condolences! I was very fortunate to have gotten to know her through her son and my best friend Douglas! She was always a breath of fresh air to be around! A lot of times Dolly, Bill, Doug and myself would go on some outings, never a dull moment! We caught a string of fish one time at Fuhrman O Jewels or whaterver its called took them back to the farm Dolly cooked them up and all had a feeding frenzy! LOL She will be greatly missed! My thoughts and prayers are with you all!
Jacki kaasa says
Deepest sympathies to Dollys family and friends. She was a nice lady who loved to tell stories of her growing up in Opheim. She told stories of her brothers and sister in laws. She also told stories of her grandkids. She loved visiting and telling her stories. She had a great smile and a was always glad to see you come and thanked you when you left. Thinking of you all at this difficult time. She adored her family very much!
Baxter Family says
Sorry for your loss of your mother and grandmother.
Ken and Cyndi says
Dolly was a wonderful lady and will be missed. A dedicated and super fan for the Opheim Vikings!! Prayers for the Lawrence family.