Cover for Roselyn Millet Doherty's Obituary

Roselyn Millet Doherty

July 9, 1949 — May 23, 2011

Roselyn was born in Schurz, NV to Dannie and Lillian Millet. The family lived on the Duckwater Shoshone reservation until she met "Big Jim Doherty" in Ely, NV. He swept her off her feet and they married two months later. Rose and Jim moved to Wendover in 1968 which they called home and raised their two children Vicky and Jimmy. Rose (Rosie) was an amazing woman with the biggest heart and gave to all even when she may have been struggling herself. Rose was always very compassionate towards others, especially her grandchildren. She loved the Lord with all her heart. She had such a huge sense of humor, always had to be making jokes, trying to make others laugh or smile.

Rose is Preceded in death by Father Dannie Millet, Mother Lillian Millet, Sister Lorene Millet, Sister Geraldine Millet, Brother Dannie Millet Jr, Husband James Patrick Doherty and Son James (Jimmy) Daniel Doherty.

She leaves behind daughter Vicky Doherty, Grandchildren Adam Haws (Tina), Ashlee Haws, Chase Haws (Whitney), Austin Overturf. Great-grandchildren Saleece Nichols, McKenzie Haws, Knyla-Reigh Smith, Knoshon Smith and Brelin Haws. Sisters Betty (Bill) Robinson, Florence Millet, Norma Allison, Marylou (Kip) McAlexander, Brother Jerry Millet as well as many nieces and nephews

Funeral services will be held Saturday, May 28, 2011 at 12 Noon at West Wendover High School, 2055 Elko Ave, a viewing will be held one hour prior to the service. Messages and tributes to the family can be posted at: www.holbrookmortuary.com

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