Thursday, March 17th, 2022
Dorothy High
Dorothy M. High, age 91, of Portland passed away Wednesday March 16, 2022 at her daughter's home.
She was born in Van Wert, Ohio on October 29, 1930 the daughter of Lewis and Goldie (Johns) Long. She was married on March 11, 1951 to Marvin "Dutch" High and he passed away on May 21, 2007.
She worked as a housekeeper for Jay County Hospital and was a waitress at Beal's Restaurant for many years. Dorothy was a member of Jayland Trotting Association, Mercer County Harness Horsemen, United States Trotting Association and Primetime. She enjoyed playing the lottery, horse racing and going to the casino.
Surviving are two sons Tim High of Portland and Kevin High of Portland, one daughter Joyce Lake (husband Bob) of Portland, Three grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a son Paul, daughter Susan and eight brothers and sisters.
Funeral services will be Tuesday at 10:00 AM in the Baird-Freeman Funeral Home with Pastor Steven Cecil presiding. Burial will be in the Woodlawn Cemetery in Ohio City, Ohio at 2:00 PM.
Visitation will be Monday from 4:00 - 7:00 PM at the funeral home.
Memorials can be made to Everheart Hospice.
Online condolences at www.bairdfreeman.com.