Doris May McCravey, nee Rudofker, died peacefully on November 21, 2010 in Kalispell. Doris was born in Philadelphia on March 7, 1932 to Ida and Matthew Rudofker. She graduated from Overbrook High School in Philadelphia and attended one year at Beaver College. In 1950 she married Donald Orr and had two children. Later she moved west to Colorado where she worked in retail. Doris met Leonard McCravey, a champion bronco rider known as the “Sinner” and the “Philosopher,” at the Daddy of them All – Cheyenne Frontier Days in Wyoming and they married on February 27, 1977. Doris and Leonard moved to St. Ignatius, Montana where they raised cattle. Eventually they settled in Ronan where Doris started a Bed and Breakfast called “The Timbers” which quickly became known for Doris’ fine cooking and hospitality. Most recently Doris lived in Kalispell at Buffalo Hills Terrace.
Doris is survived by her husband Leonard McCravey; her sister Odelle Winthrop of Philadelphia; two daughters, Rickie Brawer and husband David and Betsy Rentz and husband David of Philadelphia; four grandchildren, Kristi Yablon, Zachary Rentz, Joshua Brawer and Jesse Rentz; and two great grandchildren, Jenna and Bryan Yablon.
Doris will be remembered for her love of fishing, laughter, friendship and willingness to share her outstanding recipes.
A celebration of Doris’ life was held at Buffalo Hills Funeral Home and Crematory on November 23, 2010. Donations in her memory can be made to the Flathead Food Bank (1203 US Highway, 2 West #2, Kalispell, Montana, 59901) and Home Options Hospice Care, Kalispell Regional Medical Center, 430 Windward, #101, Kalispell, Montana, 59901.