Dorothy Eleanor Halvorsen Chamberlain

Dorothy Eleanor Halvorsen Chamberlain passed away on July 18, 2011, at St. John’s Liggett Cottage. Dorothy was born February 1, 1917, to Marie Johanesen Halvorsen and Ole Halvorsen in Minneapolis, Minnesota. She graduated from Roosevelt High School in Minneapolis and began her career as a beautician. Despite a life-long infatuation with film star Warner Baxter, Dorothy married Byron Charles Chamberlain in Las Vegas on November 1, 1941, a month before the start of World War II, which often separated them. After the war Byron went to work for Northwest Airlines, and they lived in Milwaukee and Minneapolis before moving to Billings in 1949. Over the years they traveled extensively. Dorothy had a dry sense of humor and a competitive spirit whether playing golf, bridge, or bingo, and she lived life to the fullest. She was always loyal to her Norwegian heritage, Minnesota, and her family. Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents, nine siblings, her husband Byron, an infant daughter and her son Byron "Pogo" Chamberlain. She is survived by her daughters Mary Ann Connors and her husband Ed, and Lori Herbaugh and her husband Martin. She is also survived by eight grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Cremation has taken place. A graveside service will be held at 11 AM, Monday, August 1, 2011, at the Yellowstone County Veterans Cemetery, 22 Buffalo Trail, Laurel, MT.