This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: marysday Surnames: Brandt, Bearden, Gamblin, Gililand, Wall, Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.oregon.counties.lincoln/6656/mb.ashx Message Board Post: The News Times, Newport, OR 97365 Friday, Sep 27th, 2013 Dorothy Brandt Dorothy Brandt, 84, of Toledo, Oregon passed away September 18, 2013. Dorothy was born in Hart, Texas on November 21, 1928 to Vernon and Ola Mae Bearden. She completed her education at West Texas State College and Wayland Baptist College in Plainview, Texas. Dorothy fell in love with Dewayne Brandt and on September 2, 1950 they were united in marriage in Hart, Texas. They were blessed with four children, all boys. Dorothy began her elementary teaching career in Happy, Texas. In 1955 Dorothy and Dewayne moved to Toledo, Oregon where Dorothy taught at Arcadia School and then Toledo Junior High. She was with the Lincoln County School District for 23 years. Dorothy's faith was very important to her. Even though her own sons and her career as a dedicated teacher took her time, she was very active with the 1st Baptist Church in Toledo. She did so much more than attend Sunday services. She gave her all to projects and served on the Church Board of Directors. Dorothy was a member of Gideons International for over 30 years. Dorothy volunteered to help the homeless in Lincoln County. She especially liked Family gatherings. Dorothy was preceded in death by her brother: Dan Bearden; and her sister: Cyble Gamblin. She is survived by her loving husband of 63 years Dewayne Brandt of Toledo; her four sons: Barry (Karen) Brandt of Molalla, Oregon; Dave (Dottie) Brandt of Veneta, Oregon; John (Marilyn) Brandt of Redmond, Oregon and Steve (Angela) Brandt of Wasilla, Alaska; her sisters: Ruth Gilliland of Tyler, Texas and Elva Wall of Denver, Colorado. She was the proud grandmother of 21 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. A memorial service was held September 21, 2013 at First Baptist Church in Toledo. Donations in Dorothy's memory should be sent to Gideons International. Bateman Funeral Home assisted the family with arrangements. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.