Nancy Dorrington Hostetler of Lost Creek, age 87, graduated to heaven on Tuesday, March 21st.
Family blessed enough to celebrate Nancy’s life include daughters Holly (Rob) Bowers and Lisa Smith; son Chad (Tammy) Hostetler. Those fortunate to call her “Grandma” include Derek Bowers, Kayln Sites, Kaleigh Smith, Colton Smith, Landen Hostetler, and Dalen Hostetler. Great-grandchildren continuing the tradition are Noah Bowers, Judah Bowers, and Ada Sites. Carrying on the Dorrington family legacy are sisters Carol Massey and Lynn Cain, and brother Tom Dorrington. Special friends/caregivers who enjoyed life with Nancy are Becky Baker, Marcia Thompson, and Janis Strong.
Nancy was welcomed into heaven by her beloved husband of 40 years, Doran Hostetler, parents Jack and Dorothy Dorrington, brother Terry Dorrington, and son-in-law Tim Smith. Nancy will not have to be remembered, as she is impossible to forget for her gentleness, servant’s heart, and the unrivaled ability to make others feel instantly loved and cared for; this she lived out every moment of everyday. She very much enjoyed reading, writing, and washing everyone’s dishes as she was constantly looking for ways to serve others. She loved Jesus, Riverside, and her community through teaching, hosting, authoring the beacon/yearbook, producing plays, and coaching. Her hobbies included baking cookies, playing croquet, camping with family and friends, attending family reunions and women's retreats. Residing and serving at Riverside Christian School and Drushal Memorial Church for nearly her entire life, Nancy was the living embodiment of “A Light in the Hills.”
A special Celebration of Life will take place Saturday, March 25th at Drushal Memorial Church on the Riverside Campus. Visitation will be from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM with service immediately following. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Riverside Christian School (scholarships) or Drushal Memorial Brethren Church.
