Earl Edwin Dory, 84, of Golconda, passed away June 29, 2012, in Reno. He was born on Oct. 4, 1927, in Austin, Nev., to Paul H. and Esther Dory. On April 1, 1947, he married DeLeah Smith in Winnemucca. Earl has lived all over in northern Nevada including Austin, Eureka, Ely, Winnemucca, Battle Mountain and Golconda. He was a cowboy and horse trainer, a blade operator for Lyon and Humboldt County Road Departments and a retired Golconda firefighter and Golconda Fire Department board member. He enjoyed horse training, raising sheep, his kids, fishing and camping.
He is survived by his wife DeLeah Dory; his daughter, Jessie (Mark) Bruning; grandchildren, Dorine Dory, DoryAnn Wilson, Travis Dory, Earl Edwin Dory III, William Irwin and Waylon Vigil; great grandchildren, Chancie, Amber, Matthew, Dallas, Peerce, Jaydan, Dusty, Emmett and Isabel.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a son, Earl Jr.
A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, July 6, 2012, at the Winnemucca Cemetery. Those wishing to share thoughts with the family may do so at the memorial site for Earl at albertsonfuneralhome.com. Thanks to our friends who have supported us during this difficult time. There will be a celebration of life at the Golconda School immediately following the graveside service.
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