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Funeral services will take place on Saturday, July 15, 2017 at 1:00 PM (Mountain).

Our Redeemer Lutheran Church
Philip, South Dakota

Masonic Cemetery
Philip, South Dakota



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In memory of

Dorothy Kay Newman

of Fairview, Tennessee, formerly of Philip, South Dakota, died on Monday, May 29, 2017 at her home in Tennessee at the age of 73

Dorothy Kay was born January 13, 1944 in Kadoka, South Dakota to Kristian and Evelyn (Ruesink) Paulson. She grew up in the Hilland, South Dakota area and attended her first 8 years of education in a country school, and proceeded to attend and graduate from Philip High School. She then went to St. John’s McNamara Nursing School and received her Nursing Degree and Registered Nurse certificate.

She then met the love of her life, Paul Newman whom she married on August 21, 1965 in the Lutheran Church in Hilland, South Dakota. They had two sons and one daughter.

She was a very active in churches, schools, communities and service organizations in each of the 10 cities she and Paul lived in. Dorothy Kay was a member of Lutheran churches around the country until moving to Fairview, TN in 1999 and becoming a member of Westview United Methodist Church. She loved music, especially old hymns. She will always be remembered by her pleasant personality, warm smile, hearty laugh, her heart of service to others and known as a loving wife, mother, sister and friend.

Preceded in death by her parents and son, Jeffrey Allen. Grateful for sharing her life are her husband of 51 years; one son, Bryan Paul of St. Paul, MN; one daughter, Julie Ann Davis (Richard) of Franklin, TN; one granddaughter, Sarah; three grandsons, Joshua, Joseph and Jonathan; one sister, DeMaris Nesheim (Erv); two brothers, Gordon Paulson (Diane) & Gaylord Paulson (Beva); and a blessed multitude of family and friends.

In Lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital or The Alzheimer’s Association

A Life Celebration was held 11:00am, Saturday, June 3rd with visitation 1 hour prior to service at Harpeth Hills Funeral Home, 9090 Hwy 100, Nashville, TN, 37221 harpethhills.com, 615-646-9292

A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 15 at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in Philip with Pastor Ray Greenseth officiating.

Interment will be at the Masonic Cemetery in Philip.

Coffee and cookies will be served at the Senior Citizens Center in Philip following the interment.

MEMORIAL SERVICES
Saturday, July 15, 2017 - 1:00 p.m.
Our Redeemer Lutheran Church
Philip, South Dakota

OFFICIATING
Pastor Ray Greenseth

INTERMENT
Masonic Cemetery
Philip, South Dakota

  • Dorothy Kay had such a sweet soul! I have fond memories of the time spent with her and family. My prayers are with the family during this time. God Bless You! ~ Joelle Seaton Orlando, Florida (7/17/2017)
  • To the family of Dorothy Kay, We were so sorry to hear that the world has lost that beautiful smile and wonderful personality. Now she smiles with the angels. She will be missed. ~ Don and Bobette Schofield Milesville, SD (7/15/2017)
  • Dorothy Kay had such a sweet soul! I have fond memories of the time spent with her and family. My prayers are with the family during this time. God Bless You! ~ Joelle Seaton Orlando, Florida (7/14/2017)
  • Our deepest sympathy. Dorothy was Ralph's neighbor in the Hilland area. God Bless ~ Ralph & Cathy Fiedler 2130 Ellen St. Sturgis,S.D. (6/17/2017)
  • To the family and friends of Dorothy Kay Newman, I Would like to express my deepest and heartfelt condolences. I am truly sorry for the lost that your family is feeling. Experiencing the lost of a beloved family member is one of the hardest thing that any of us can go thru. And because of that my thoughts and prayers are with your family. During this extremely difficult time, please turn to God for comfort and support. He promise to give your family the strength needed.(2 Corinthians 1:3,4) Something else that can bring your family comfort is cherish the wonderful memories that you have of Ms. Dorothy. These precious memories will console the family in days aheadd ~ LaToya Johnson Baltimore (6/17/2017)