Dorothy "Midge" Brant

Dorothy Midge Brant
1939-2025

Dorothy Brant, 86, formerly of Prairie City/John Day died on December 4, 2025 at St. Charles Medical Center in Redmond, Oregon. 

On the 4th Day of December 2025 Dorothy "Midge" Brant left us to go dance with Jesus.
Midge, as everyone called her, made it to age 86. Although Midge never attended traditional
school she earned the equivalent of a masters degree in spreading love, laughter and joy to
everyone who knew her. Midge loved to dance, sing, laugh, listen to her favorite Johnny Cash
songs, watch her favorite shows like Walker Texas Ranger, Golden Girls, and even WWE. She
loved going to Church on Sunday(especially if it was a potluck) and doing things like going to the
beach to feed the seagulls, doing a simple block puzzle or playing a game of Rummy or Farkle. She
loved life and truly enjoyed the little things like making others laugh, accidently scaring someone
or just holding your hand. She loved her lemon pudding cups and the color red, her stuffed animals,
taking the dog for a walk and talking to her bird. She was a tough girl and rarely complained but
she also had a girlie side and loved to have her hair done or her nails painted. Her nicknames
included "Sunshine", "Little Turd", "Midgie" and many more. She was known to give the best,
tightest and longest hugs or rub your back to make you feel better. If you knew Midge you would
often hear her say things like "Well hello there!" and "God is always with us".
Midge was made with a pretty special gift. She got to experience her whole life through the
eyes of a little girl. With her contagious laughter and a heart forged in gold she spread her joy to all
those lucky enough to be in her life. It didn't take much to make her happy. She embraced all the
simple things this life had to offer her. She saw the world the way we all should try a little harder
to.
Midge was born on the 17th of May, 1939 in Portland, OR. She is survived by her brother

Lucky Earl Beckwith, sister Alicia Hendrickson Powers and brother Richard Hendrickson-
Beckwith. Preceded in death by her father, Hersh Earl Brant and mother, Dorothy Ann Rowen.

Midge spent 27 years of her life in the loving care of Freda Tubbs(deceased) and the last 14 of
them in the loving care of Joanie Tussing. Although she did not have many known blood relatives,
she had a very big family who loved her dearly and will miss her greatly. The time God let us have
here with her was a priceless and irreplaceable gift from above.

'Til we see you again...
"And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes; there shall be no more
death, nor sorrow, nor crying. There shall be no more pain, for the former
things have passed away."
-Revelations 21:4
A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Online condolences may be shared at www.tamispinevalleyfuneralhome.com