Dorothy was born August 29, 1921 in Gardner, Colorado. Her parents were Robert L. and Nellie M. Addington. Dorothy married Harvey Everet Wells, a career military officer, and traveled extensively in her lifetime.

She was predeceased by one brother, Lowell Addington, and two sisters, Mary Waggoner Wilson and Muriel Smith.

She is survived by daughters Leslie Wells and Merilyn (Craig) Baldwin, and sister Glenda (Ralph) Dreyer, nieces and nephews.

Memorial contributions may be made to The Denver Hospice, 501 S. Cherry Street, Suite 700, Denver, CO 80246.