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Patricia Dolan Obituary

Patricia Jean "Pat" Dolan, 58, of Milliben, Colorado, passed away November 29, 2005 at the Northern Colorado Cancer Center in Greeley, CO. Patty was born on December 20th, 1946 to R.O. (Buzz) Ogland and Esther Anderson Ogland in Sioux Falls, SD. She graduated from St. Mary's High School in Colorado Springs in 1964. She also graduated from St. Joseph's School of nursing in 1967 in Denver. She spent all of her nursing career in various hospitals and private practices in northern Colorado. She furthered her nursing career by becoming a Nurse Practioner in 1981, a job she held with Con-Agra Foods in Longmont, CO. as an Occupational Health Nurse, until her failing health this year. Patty is survived by her husband, Larry Dolan; two daughters: Brooke Comai and her husband, Jon of Dillon, CO; and Sara Gailbraith and her husband, Shannon of Atlanta, GA; and stepsons: Lawrence and Michael Dolan of New Hampshire. Also surviving are her four precious grandchildren: Isabella Comai, Conner Gailbraith, and twins: Jacob and Nathan Gailbraith. Other survivors include her mother, Esther Ogland (Waldo) of Colorado Springs, and brother, Mike Ogland and wife, Cherie of S.C. A private Memorial Service was held in Greeley, CO on December 1, 2005.

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Published by The Gazette on Dec. 11, 2005.

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George Purnia, Jr.

December 12, 2005

Patty was one of the most loving, generous, sensitive people i've know. Her devotion to care for others was remarkable! We loved and admired her generosity, loyalty, creativity and sense of adventure. Your smile, your laugh, and your heart will alway be unforgettable. You are so very special and the unique gifts that you shared with people here will be a legacy far greater then you may imagine.



Our thoughts and prayer are with the family in this time of need.



We'll never forget you "Patty" and the wonderful influence you had on all of us!



You truly are an amazing woman!



Love,



The Purnia Family: George Jr, Bonnie, Tristen & Kaden.

Brenda & George Purnia

December 12, 2005

Patty you're just as beautiful as always! What a pleasure it is to know you and now as you've went into our Lords arms first, we can't wait to see you again. You have always been and always will be in our thoughts and heart. You always make us smile. You are a very special person!! xoxox

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