Dorothy Hall-Galer1920 ~ 2012A very amazing woman left this life on October 11, 2012, with her beloved son in law, Bob and daughter Mary Louise by her side. Not only was Dorothy an accomplished business woman, she always found the time, while raising three daughters, to support and fill several philanthropic positions, including President of Zonta, and secretary for the Ecker Hill Ski Jumping club. She was a devoted Ute Fan, wearing her red hat, red coat, red boots, to the Scholarship box for the Utah Football Games. She started the Ike Hall Memorial Scholarship Fund for Utah athletics. Later she loved donating to Health and Science at the U of U, and started her own Physicians' Assistant scholarship fund.Dorothy was a skier, golfer, played tennis, enjoyed exercise, bridge club, travel, fishing, and truly loved her friends.Dorothy was the snow queen in Idaho when she met a very "handsome" ski jumper, Ike Hall. It was love at first sight for both of them. Dorothy was married to Ike for 45 years when he died too young at age 69. They owned Ikes Candy Co, renowned for their red and green stripped Candy Canes, and Toasted Coconut marshmallows.Later Dorothy met the "romantic" love of her life, John Galer. They spent the next 20 years, loving, laughing and traveling. Their romance didn't end when John passed away, as his adoring family continued to send Dorothy flowers for every occasion, signed " Love John".Dorothy is survived by one brother, Hugh, her daughters, Elizabeth (aka Fredde) Ackerman, Dianne Roost, and Mary Louise Evans (Bob), six grandchildren, Wendy, Rachel (Michael), Lindsey (Mark), Anthony (Melissa), Aimee (Heather), David, six adorable great grandchildren, and her "beloved Galer clan" in Canada.Dorothy was a very "classy lady". She took great pride in her appearance. She had an award winning smile and always spoke her mind, with a great sense of humor. She always said, "May you live as long as you want to, but want to as long as you live," and she did. Dorothy will miss you all as she adored her family and friends. A special thanks to her son-in-law Bob. He took great care of Dorothy and her properties, and she truly loved him. Also, special thanks to Hospice for Utah, and the Wellington, for her end of life exceptional care.Dorothy donated her body to the University of Utah Neurobiology and Anatomy Dept. In lieu of flowers the family request donations to the Dorothy S Hall, Physicians Assistant Endowment Scholarship. U of U Development Office, 540 Arapeen Dr. Suite 250, Salt Lake City, UT 84108-1238.A celebration of her life will be held in her honor on November 9th, at 1:00 P.M.
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