Dorothy Lee (McClaren) Conine, only child of Albert Earnest McClaren and Lila Maud (Swank) McClaren was born in Woodward, OK. on August 20, 1929.  She passed from this life at the age of 93 years on February 27, 2023 in the Vici Nursing Home where she had resided since 2012.  Dorothy grew up west of Vici, OK. on the Cree Ranch Road and her school years were spent in the Vici Public School System where she was an honor student.  On July 31, 1947, Dorothy was united in marriage to Russell Eugene Conine in Woodward, OK.  Their life together of nearly 59 years was blessed with a daughter Linda Kay and a son Russell Lewayne.  Their first residence was established in Woodward, OK. where Russell worked for Lee Wilson Construction rebuilding houses after the historic April tornado and Dorothy worked at the TG&Y store. They also lived in Vici, OK., Higgins, TX., Canadian, TX. and Oklahoma City, OK. before returning in 1958 to make Woodward, OK. their permanent home.  Along with her duties of wife and mother, Dorothy was employed by Southwestern Bell Telephone Co. as a telephone operator.  She was an avid stock car racing fan and attended the Friday night races in Woodward and the Saturday night races in Enid for many years with family and friends.  Dorothy was a homemaker, a loving wife, mother and grandmother whose memory will always be cherished.

She is preceded in death by her parents, her beloved husband Russell and other loved ones. She is survived by her daughter and son in law Linda and Van Armstrong of Weatherford, OK. and her son Russell Conine of Yukon, OK., three granddaughters Monica Waggoner and husband Troy of Foss Lake, Stephanie Creveling and husband Kyle of Gretnna, NE. and Kelli Conine of Norman, OK.  Five great grandchildren, six great great grands, several nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends.

Memorial donations may be made to either the:

Vici First Christian Church ~ Sunnyside Cemetery

C/O Shaw Funeral Home

P.O. Box 276, Vici, OK 73859.