Dorothy Neils

Dorothy Neils, passed away peacefully in Bismarck, ND on November 5, 2024 at the age of 90. 

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. (CDT), Saturday, March 29, 2025 at Parkway Funeral Service, 2330 Tyler Parkway, Bismarck.. 

Interment will be held on Monday, March 31, 2025 at the North Dakota Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Mandan. 

Dorothy Neils was born December 21, 1933, the daughter of Roy and Pearl Anderson at Hatton, ND. She attended Mayville High School and Mayville State Teachers College. Dorothy taught elementary school in Hayley, Grand Forks, and Bismarck, North Dakota. 

She married Howard Neils, August 26, 1956 in Hatton, ND. Dorothy was a member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church teaching Sunday school and leading music for Vacation Bible School. She was in a church circle and sang in the choir. 

She worked for the North Dakota governor’s office, the state legislature, and the Association of Counties. 

Dorothy is survived by her children, Jeff, Julie (Mike) and Pam; grandchildren, Sara (Rob), Scott, Danny (Lindsey) and Jenna (Mandi), Natalie, Sydney and Michael; great-grandchildren, Alexa, Elodie and Lucas; and several nieces and nephews. 

Dorothy’s passing leaves an unfillable void in our hearts, yet we find comfort in the memories and everlasting love she shared. She exemplified the best of qualities; unconditional love, strength of spirit, and an unending generosity. 

She was preceded in death by her husband, Howard; her parents; granddaughter, Laura and daughter-in-law, MaryKay. 

Memorials are preferred to the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church or the North Dakota Veterans Cemetery Foundation (NDVCF.org/donor-info).