Dorothy Ann Augustine, 82

Dorothy Ann Augustine, 82, has peacefully drifted into the arms of the Lord on Monday, Feb. 23, 2009, at home in Sagle, Idaho.

At Dorothy’s request, formal services will be held in Ellis, Kansas at a later date.

Locally, private family services have been held.

She was born on May 31, 1926, in Hays, Kan., to Henry J. and Lydia Arnold.

Dorothy spent her childhood in Hays and eventually graduated from the Girls Catholic High School on May 23, 1944. Soon after, she wed Pius Augustine on Nov. 1, 1944.

Dorothy worked full-time as a toll investigator for Mountain Bell while raising her family, and retired after 35 years of service. At which point she could spend more time doing activities she loved like traveling, caring for her “pugs” and gardening. She was a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church. Dorothy was involved with a variety of clubs. The Alumni for Girls Catholic High School, Disabled American Veterans Auxiliary, and she was a Telecom Pioneer.

Survivors include her daughters, Sharon (Tom) Walton of Sagle, Joyce (Tony) Ungry of Bennett, Colo., and Arwin Mandeville of West-minster, Colo.; her grandchildren, David (Stacey), Julia (Rick), Tom (Rachel), May (Mike), Tami (Joe), and Amy (Larry); and her great-grandchildren, Curtis, Austin, Rebecca, Trenton, Christine, Sean and McKenna.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Lydia Arnold; a sister, Corrine; and brothers, Hank and Elmer.

Memorials may be made to Bonner Community Hospice, P.O. Box 1448, Sandpoint, ID 83864 or the Day Break Center, 321 S. First Ave., Sandpoint, ID 83864.

Lakeview Funeral Home in Sandpoint, Idaho is handling the arrangements. Please visit Dorothy’s online memorial at www.lakeviewfuneral.com and sign her guest book.