Dorothy M. Herrick, age 73, resident of 26302 State Hwy #19, Cambridge Springs, PA, died Friday, April 13, 2012, at Meadville Medical Center, Meadville, PA. Born on April 23, 1938, Dorothy was a daughter of the late Carl Houston and Gladys Ritan Houston. On August 17, 1957 she married E. Charles Herrick and he survives.
Since 1965, Dorothy and her husband owned and operated the well-known Herrick Hill Dairy Farm located just north of Cambridge Springs. In addition to having a large dairy herd, the farm also raised produce. The couple retired from farming in 2000. In 1996, Dorothy began growing dozens of varieties of day lilies and in 1998 opened “Bountiful Gardens”. The business cultivated the lilies into spectacular fields of color and sold them to the general public. Dorothy also had a great interest in ceramics.
Preceding Dorothy in death in addition to her parents, was a brother – Delton Houston. Family survivors, including her husband – Charles Herrick of 54 years, are two sons – Tim Herrick and his wife, Susan of Lancaster, KY and Dan E. Herrick and his wife, Liz of Cambridge Springs; a daughter – Kay Marie Smith and her husband, Tim of Gainesville, FL; ten grandchildren – Kaitlyn Smith, Jason Smith, Mark Herrick, Elizabeth Herrick, Abigail Herrick, Joshua Herrick, Rebekah Herrick, Jonathan Herrick, Hannah Herrick, and Naomi Herrick. Also surviving are two brothers – Roy Houston and his wife, Alice of Albion and Clyde Houston as well as a sister – Mary Cole of Conneaut, OH.
Friends may call at the Van Matre Family Funeral Home in Cambridge Springs on Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 and are invited to funeral services there on Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. Reverend Roger Hogel, pastor of the South Ridge Baptist Church of Conneaut, Ohio will officiate. Interment will be in the Herrick Family Cemetery.
Mrs. Herrrick was a wonderful lady! She will be missed. My prayers and sympathy to the family.
A few years ago my family was out to Bountiful Gardens to purchase some lillies and we had the pleasure of spending time with Dorothy – what a wonderful person! God bless your family – we will think of Dorothy when our lilies bloom!
Dan, We are very sorry for your loss and we extend our sympathies to you and your family. Our memories of your mother are of a very caring and giving person and we know she will be missed. God bless you and all of your family and know you will be in our prayers.
Chuck, Very sorry to learn of Dorothy’s passing. I know it is very hard on you and I just want to express my condolences. My wife(Fran) and I bought the Miss Lily from your garden several years ago and we enjoy it every year. As you know, I retired from the investment field in 2005, but I always think of you as one of my favorite clients. You always brought a smile to my face when you would discuss your portfolio. Remember, we used to talk about investing in rocks like the ones in front of your farm. With sympathy, Bill
Very sorry to hear about your loss ,your mom will always be your best friend.
Thoughts and prayers going out to you and your family. Dottie will be greatly missed.
We are sorry for your lost and will always remember Doroth by the lilys that we got from your gartdens.