Elaine Sjolander Clement

Elaine Sjolander Clement passed away January 12th, 2010. Elaine was born January 7th, 1924 in Mt. Vernon, Washington to Emil and Esther (Anderson) Sjolander.  After graduating from Bellingham High School she moved to Seattle and was employed by Pacific Northwest Bell.  There she met her husband Harold Clement and they were married August 24, 1946.  They moved to Chicago where she worked for American Telephone and Telegraph and Harold finished his college education, receiving his degree as Doctor of Optometry.   Returning to the Seattle area Harold established his Optometric practice in Kirkland, WA.   Elaine managed the practice for 35 years until they retired.

She was a past member of the PTA in Kirkland, Rainbow Mothers and a Campfire leader for each of her dear daughters; Carol, Kim and Kathi. She was a past president of the Dr. H.H. Sherwood Orthopedic Guild, Y’s Menettes, and Beta Sigma Phi. Elaine was a member of the Sahalee Country Club for 34 years and a past president of the Women’s Division. She volunteered for many years at the Kirkland Performance Center and the Pilchuck Glass School.

Elaine loved golf, travel and the arts.  She spent many happy times as Chipper the Clown and was a member of Cascade Clown Alley, especially enjoying the early days clowning in parades with her two granddaughters Lorin and Brittany Ward. Elaine enjoyed being a mother and dearly loved her family who knew her as Mom, Gram, Bunny or G.G.  She cherished her family above everything and will live on in the hearts of her children, grandchildren and friends.

Preceded in death by her husband Harold Stoy Clement after 48 years of marriage and by her parents and her sister Carolyn Sjolander.  She is survived by her daughters Carol Peringer(and husband Stephen), Heather Kim Shuford(and husband Lindsay) and Kathi Ward(and husband Ed).  She also leaves her grandchildren Skylar Stein, Lacey Grapp, Tory Peringer, Lorin and Brittany Ward and her great granddaughter Alexis Grapp.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Kirkland Performance Center at 350 Kirkland Ave, Kirkland, WA 98033 or the Emerald Heights Employee Sunshine Fund, at 10901 176th Circle NE, Redmond, WA 98052.

Doris English Henry

Doris English Henry of Bothell, Washington, died peacefully at home on January 9, 2010.

Doris English Henry

June 15, 1922 – January 9, 2010

She was born to John and Elva Allard on June 15, 1922, and raised on a cattle ranch near Norris, South Dakota.  Doris married Gaylord Edward English on August 23, 1943, in Lead, South Dakota.  They moved to Seattle in 1949, where they raised two children, son Ronald English of Bothell, Washington, and daughter Melody English of Boulder, Colorado. Gaylord died in 1974.  In addition to her children, Doris is survived by daughter-in-law Gail English, grandchildren Jeanine (Eric) Smith and Steve (Ruth) English, two great-grandchildren, Zoe and Wilson Smith, and sisters Jeanette Fiskum and Beverly Schweitzer, as well as many nieces and nephews.

Doris received BA and MA degrees from the University of Washington and taught art at Ballard High School in Seattle from 1966 to 1981.  In 1973 she was awarded a Fulbright Scholarship to teach in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England.  During her year in England she studied local crafts and traveled extensively in Europe with her daughter Melody.

After her retirement from teaching in 1981, Doris’s next project was to design and supervise the building of a house on Camano Island.  She incorporated modern and Northwest Native American design to create an elegant home. The final touches on the home are the front doors and a totem pole carved by local artist Doug Granum. Doris moved to Camano Island in 1981 and married Lincoln Morgan Henry of Spearfish, South Dakota. They spent many hours in volunteer service for the Stanwood Public Library and the Camano Island Senior Center. Doris enjoyed spending time with Lincoln’s five Children, Lyn, Kim, Reed, Brad, and Tad.  Lincoln died in 1995.

From 2003 to 2009 Doris resided at Merrill Gardens Retirement Center in Mill Creek, where she leaves many friends.  At Camano Island Senior Center and later Merrill Gardens Doris took classes in creative writing. She started writing short stories of her life and collected these stories into a self-published book.  Another favorite class was the card-making class.  These classes encouraged Doris to continue to learn and create.

One of her other favorite pastimes was to walk from her apartment at Merrill Gardens to the nearby University of Washington bookstore, where she could combine three of her favorite passions: books, shopping, and supporting the University of Washington.  As a proud alumna of UW, she was very pleased that her son, granddaughter, and grandson all attended the university.

Throughout her life Doris had a passion to learn and guided others to discover new ideas. She explored various art forms: pottery, sculpture, basketry, gardening, photography, jewelry, bookbinding, macramé, calligraphy, quilting, fabric design, and writing.

A memorial service to celebrate Doris’s life and resurrection will be held at Merrill Gardens, 14905 Bothell-Everett Highway, Mill Creek, on Saturday, January 16, at 11:00 a.m.  Memorial contributions are welcome in lieu of flowers and may be made to Community Services for the Blind and Partially Sighted, 9709 Third Ave NE, #100, Seattle, WA 98115-2027, or www.csbps.com.

The LORD bless you and keep you;

The LORD make his face to shine upon you

and be gracious to you;

The LORD lift up his countenance upon you

and give you peace.

Glenda Anne Perkins

Glenda Anne Perkins succumbed to ovarian cancer on January 6^th after nearly a four year valiant struggle against the disease.  She continued to exhibit her characteristic verve and exuberance for life throughout, as noted by her many new friends she met during her far too brief stint in Seattle.  For her, family was the single most important aspect of her daily existence.

Glenda was born in Akron, Ohio on February 26, 1947. She grew up in Kokomo, Indiana, where she met her future husband, Greg, when she was in the first grade. They were married for forty one years, and have one son Sean who is an attorney residing in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Prior to moving to Seattle, the couple lived in Iowa, Indiana, North Carolina (  Sean’s birthplace ), New Jersey, and Georgia.

She had Masters Degrees in education from Indiana University and the University of North Carolina. Outside the home after her son was grown, she was a consummate educator, concentrating on the lower grades of elementary school in which she focuseded on reading instruction. She truly loved children, and this was reflected in her abilities and achievements in this endeavor.

Glenda’s basic motto was to live life to the fullest, and few days passed when she didn’t strive for and meet this objective. Equally important, she achieved a remarkably high batting average in achieving her objective.  She enjoyed reading, travel inclusive of all the continents ( exclusive of Antarctica ), and meeting interesting and unique people.

Glenda is survived by her husband, Greg Perkins, Seattle; a son, Sean Perkins, Fort Lauderdale, Florida; brother, Mark Gill, Denver, Colorado; mother, Bonnie Gill, Denver, Colorado; and sister-in-law, Toni Kubly, Tampa, Florida. She was preceded in death by her father, Jessie Owen Gill, of Kokomo, Indiana. A memorial service will be held on a date as yet to be determined. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to The Marsha Rifkin Center for Cancer Research, Swedish Hospital.

Torben Fischer Jorgensen

Torben Fischer Jorgensen

Born in Glostrup, Denmark to Axel and Henrietta on March 4, 1921. Passed away December 21, 2009 at Evergreen Hospice. He is survived by wife of 50 years Joan, as well as daughters Susan Jorgensen and Trina Betzold (Mike), grandchildren Meghan, Collin, Marissa, and Christian, as well as extended family. Close friends that blessed and loved Torben like family are Anthony & Yomiko Coyne, Marge Bollinger, and Shipmate Dennis Sparta. Torben, a retired Merchant Marine, requested a burial at sea.

Douglas Bunker

Douglas Bunker was born in Renton, Washington on July 19th, 1956; he passed away on December 23rd, 2009 in his home surrounded by family.   He was 53 year old when he lost his battle with cancer.

Doug grew up with 5 brothers and 2 sisters in a small 3 bedroom house in Renton and quickly learned the meaning of a close family.
Although he lived a simple life, he enjoyed it to the fullest and never let life’s challenges get in his way.   He loved bike riding, long walks, fishing and riding ATVs on the back roads at the lake.

Doug’s idea of a good day was to get up at 4:30 am, drink two pots of coffee with his brother and best friend, Tony,  grab his bike and hit the trails for 5-6 hours, come back home to have lunch, take a 6 mile walk in the afternoon, eat his crock-pot dinner and hit the sack by 7:00 pm.
He loved his job working in the warehouse at KWL in Kent, where he made some good friends, put in a hard day’s work and felt really good at the end of the day.  Thanks to all of you at KWL for making Doug feel so needed and loved, and for your commitment to him during this last year and a half.  You’ll never know how much it meant to Doug.
Doug was loved by many, but the love of his life and his best friend forever was Mona.  Thanks Mona for your dedicated friendship.  You and your family were everything to Doug that the rest of us weren’t able to be.  He treasured your friendship deeply.
Doug is survived by 4 brothers (Ken, Steve, Curt and Tony Bunker) and two sisters (Mary LeMay & Jan Means).
We will miss Doug dearly but he will be forever in our hearts.

Memorial services will be held on Friday, January 8th, 2010 at 2:00 pm at Valley View Christian Church 25605 124th Ave SE • Kent, Wa.

Stanley Crow

Stanley Harold Crow, born February 5, 1939 in Ventura , California was 70 when he passed away on Sunday, November 15, 2009 in Seattle , Washington . Stan had lived in Fort Worth , Texas during his growing up years, graduating from Arlington Heights High (AHHS) and from Texas Wesleyan (TWC) where he majored in Drama.
 
From his childhood he was a leader, first of the little kids on the block and then in his school activities.  During his years at AHHS and at TWC he was a part of almost every dramatic program presented on stage. After graduating, he spent some time studying at TCU before beginning the first of many service related jobs and activities. Good Will Industries used his skills in training disabled individuals during the 60’s and 70’s. Later he was instrumental in setting up mentoring programs for teenagers in the Chicago and Seattle areas.
 
Stan was active in his church, the Unitarian Universalist denomination, and was religious education director in Woodinville UUC ( Washington State ) for many years. In the 90’s and during the first decade of this century, Stan held workshops in several eastern states working with participants in training to improve their skills in mentoring youth.
 
Stan began a program in the Seattle area called Rite of Passage Journeys, which provided a wilderness setting for early teens to celebrate their growing up and learning about the world around them.
 
He is survived by his wife Carol, daughters Nina Rhys and Karyn Crow, son Christopher Yeaton, step-children Kendall Kucera, Kristin Kucera, and Karen Januto, four granddaughters and two grandsons, a sister, Martha June Graber, of Harrisonburg, VA; a brother, Steve Crow of Houston, 3 nieces and a nephew. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harold and Anna Margaret Crow, former residents of Fort Worth .
 
Memorials may be sent to Rite of Passage Journeys, 4018 224th St. SE No. 12 , Bothell , WA   98021 .

Tobias Cooper

Tobias Cooper

Tobias B. Cooper of Bellevue, WA passed away December 21, 2009 in Bellevue, WA. He was born May 22, 1921 in Lyman WA to Clifford P. and Ona Elizabeth Cooper. He attended Bellingham High School where he learned to play the saxophone, graduating in 1939. Following high school Tobe played the sax with a band around town while working various other jobs. He served for three years in World War II as a Sergeant at Fort Lewis. He met Eleanor Maude Gillespie at Hardwick’s Soda Fountain in Bellingham; they were married in Seattle on April 30, 1949. Tobias began a long career with Union Oil, initially in Fairbanks and Anchorage, Alaska where he and Eleanor survived the great Alaska earthquake in 1964. He continued with Union Oil after moving to Bellevue, WA in 1966. Tobe loved his job that involved traveling throughout Washington, Idaho, and Montana. He and Eleanor enjoyed many car vacations. Tobe loved gardening and sharing the fruits of his labor with friends and family. He also loved watching sports and was an avid WSU Cougar fan. Tobe is survived by his brother Clifford R. Cooper of Kirkland, WA, sister Joanne Ruthford of Bellingham, WA, and eleven nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife Eleanor in 2007.  A graveside service will be held promptly at 11:30 AM, December 31, 2009 at Tahoma National Cemetery: 18600 SE 240th Street, Kent, WA 98042-4868. Arrangements are under the direction of Barton Family Funeral Service, Kirkland, WA.

Iver Olson

Iver G. Olson

 Iver G. Olson, 86, of Bothell, loving husband of 63 years of Isabelle Olson, passed away suddenly Tuesday, Dec. 15, at Evergreen Hospital.

Born in North Dakota, Iver moved to Woodinville in his youth. A 1942 graduate of Bothell High School, he worked for King County prior to his longtime employment as a driver for Seattle Service and Bothell Fire Fuel.

 Iver was an avid hunter and gardener and a faithful Husky fan. He loved spending time with family and friends, camping, taking road trips, making Swedish pancakes and Tom and Jerrys, and hosting dinners.

 In addition to his wife, he will be missed by his three daughters and sons-in-law, Judee and Steve Lea of Edmonds, Janice and Chuck Lawell of Wenatchee, and Joan and Tom Welch of Dublin, Ohio; five sisters, Marie, Ruth, Elvira, Helen, and Ardell; four grandchildren and their spouses, Jennifer and John Weston of Post Falls, Idaho, Jeannette and Eli Yim of Bothell, Kelly and Tucker Ranft of Columbus, Ohio, and Kyle and Andrea Welch of Columbus, Ohio; six great-grandchildren, Matthew, David, Aiden, Kainoa, Sarah, and Alex; and his many, many friends.

 A service will be held at a later date. Those wishing to make memorial gifts may give to Seattle Children’s Hospital or Evergreen Hospital.

Betty JaneWattenberger

In Loving Memory of Betty Jane Wattenberger

June 3, 1923 ~ December 6, 2009

Dorthyan Lund

Dorthyan Lund, age 92, passed away on Thanksgiving Day, November 26, 2009, in Sammamish, Washington. She was born in Portland, Oregon to Florence and James W. Ethington on May 24, 1917. Before she was 2 years old, the marriage ended and her mother moved to Seattle where Dorthyan attended the public schools and graduated from Broadway High School. She met her future husband, Hans Lund while both were students at the University of Washington where she majored in English literature and was a member of Alpha Phi sorority. Hans and Dorthyan were married on June 20, 1938 in Seattle.  They moved to Tonasket in 1946 where Hans joined his uncle and father as an officer in The First National Bank in Tonasket. Along with supporting her husband in his banking career and raising 4 daughters, Dorthyan was actively involved in the community affairs in Tonasket including the Congregational Church, Tonasket Garden Club and serving as President of The Civic League. She supported numerous youth activities, serving as Camp Fire Leader, as Bible School Director and as Youth Fellowship Teacher in the Congregational Church and as the Governor’s appointee to a White House Conference on Youth. She was an avid reader and supporter of the library system and was appointed to State Regional Library Board.

After her youngest daughter entered college, Dorthyan spent several summers living in the dorms at the University of Washington while taking classes in Danish literature and ethnic studies. In 1979 Hans and Dorthyan moved back to Seattle where they lived on Bitter Lake for the next 23 years. Dorthyan quickly embraced a new interest by enrolling in the first of many exercise classes that ranged from Jazz Dance to Tai Chi, an activity that she continued to pursue into her 90’s.  She also embarked on an intense period of foreign travel with whomever she could round up as a traveling companion:  Aunt Rosie, a friend from the Library Board, a former UW roommate and, eventually, her husband became an enthusiastic traveler as well. Together they visited Great Britain and nearly every country in Asia, as well as Scandinavia, Switzerland, and France with their daughters and grandchildren.

In the fall of 2002, Hans and Dorthyan moved into an apartment in the Ida Culver Broadview retirement community where they both made new friends and where Dorthyan participated in both the book and play-reading clubs and in the exercise programs, being just one of the two remaining participants in the aerobic class when she celebrated her 90^th birthday. In 2008, following a sudden illness and a stay of several months in the nursing home at Ida Culver, she moved to an Adult Family Home in the Issaquah area, near the home of her daughter, Sally.

Dorthyan had many interests and talents that will long be remembered by her family and others who knew her.  She was an avid gardener and landscaper, and a talented flower arranger who won numerous blue ribbons in the Tonasket Garden Club shows. She was also an excellent cook whose meals for special occasions were legendary in her family. Her artistic nature and designer’s eye were evident in each of her homes where the treasures from her many travels were beautifully displayed. Her family was the center of her life and she embraced each new family member and generation with great interest and enthusiasm, especially delighting in activities and trips with her grandchildren, and experiencing the special joy of seeing each one of her 9 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her second daughter, Kristin (1942-1944), her mother, Florence Ethington (1890-1968), her grandson, Brett Bakke (1967-2004), and her husband of 64 years, Hans Lund (1914-2006). She is survived by 4 daughters and 2 sons-in-law:  Karen Lund and her husband, John DeMoss of Houston, TX; Judith Wood of Seattle, WA; Jani Bakke of Fort Washington, MD, and Sally Lund and her husband, Donald Campbell, of Issaquah, WA; 6 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren.

No funeral service is planned, but a family gathering will be held later to celebrate her life. Contributions in Dorthyan Lund’s memory may be made to the Legacy Tree Program, Seattle Parks Foundation (860 Terry Ave N, #231; Seattle, WA 98109 or online at <seattleparksfoundation.org>).

The family is extremely grateful to Viorica (Vivian) Pop and her staff at Pine Lake Adult Family Home in Sammamish, WA, not only for the loving care that Dorthyan received, but also for the generous support and guidance that Vivian gave to us.  We also thank Valer Marin Pop, Daniela (Dana) Sancraian and the rest of the Pop family, the residents, and, especially, her devoted caregivers, Tatiana (Tania) Chirica and Zinaida (Zena) Palanchuk, for their patience and kindness.

Ione Devick Kimzey

Ione Devick Kimzey, 86, formerly of Sioux Falls passed from this earth peacefully to be with the Lord on November 30^th at the Evergreen Hospice Center in Kirkland, WA.

Her Christian beliefs followed her throughout her lifetime and her faith was an inspiration to everyone that knew her.  A memorial service will be held Dec. 14 at 2:00 PM at Holy Spirit Lutheran Church in Kirkland, WA.

Born Aug. 21, 1923 in Colton, SD, Ione was the youngest of 8 children born to Sam Devick and Amanda Dybvig.  After graduating from Colton High School she moved to Sioux Falls where she worked at Fantle’s Dept. store and delivered mail at John Morrell & Co.

She married Dwight “Dale” Kimzey Oct. 27, 1950.  They were together 59 years until his passing last  on October 20, 2009. 

Ione taught Sunday School, was a Chapel Leader, and was involved with bible studies at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Sioux Falls for many years. They moved to Huron, SD in 1974 where they continued to be active members at Our Savior’s in Huron, then moved to Soquel, CA in 1991 where they enjoyed spending time with their grandchildren, living near the beach, gardening & playing tennis.  In 2000 they moved to Redmond, WA (Seattle).  She is survived by one sister Florence “Dot” Thomas of Sioux Falls, two sons, Douglas (Katie) Kimzey, Bellevue, WA, Craig Kimzey, Bellevue, WA; one daughter, Tana (Kimzey) May, Kirkland, WA; two grandchildren, Bryan May and Michelle May, Kirkland, WA.

Dwight Dale Kimzey

Dwight “Dale” Kimzey

Dwight “Dale” Kimzey, 85, formerly of Sioux Falls died peacefully Tuesday, October 20, 2009 at Evergreen Hospice with his family by his side. He was born in Brunswick,  MO on Oct. 18, 1924  and shortly thereafter the family returned to Sioux Falls.  His parents were Ollie Lee Kimzey and Eva Marie Clark. He had one brother, Donald “Skip” Kimzey (1929- 1985). 

A memorial service will be held at Tahoma National Cemetery in Kent, WA.

Dwight “Dale” Kimzey attended Washington High School & joined the Navy as a signalman. He was married to Ione “Sis” Devick
Oct. 27, 1950, and worked for Brown & Saenger as a pressman for 32 years. He was an avid bowler & wrote a bowling column
for the Argus Leader during the 1960’s and also was secretary of the Sioux Falls Bowling Association for many years.

In 1974 they moved to Huron and he worked in advertising sales for Monarch Sales Co. Retirement came in 1991 when he and Ione moved to Soquel, CA where they enjoyed living near their grandchildren, spending time at the beach, gardening & playing tennis.

In 2000 they moved to Redmond, WA. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Ione; two sons, Douglas (Katie) Kimzey,  Bellevue, WA, Craig Kimzey, Bellevue, WA; one daughter, Tana (Kimzey) May; two grandchildren, Bryan May and Michelle May, Kirkland, WA.

Grace Gimre Schettler

Grace

Grace Gimre Schettler passed away peacefully on 14 November 2009 in Bellevue, WA.  Her relationship and faith in Jesus remained strong throughout her life.  She wanted all to know “she has gone to be with the Lord after a brief illness.”

Grace was born to Sven Anders and Kirsten Gimre on 24 November 1922, in Astoria, OR.  She graduated from Astoria High School in 1940 and the University of Oregon in 1949 with a B.A. in Sociology.  She was a member of the Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority and Alpha Kappa Delta, Sociology’s Honor Society.  After graduation, she moved to San Diego where she met a Navy pilot; they fell deeply in love and were married in Astoria, 13 August 1955.  She had a rich life as a loving wife and a wonderful mother and grandmother to her three children and nine grandchildren.  Her loving and giving spirit touched all who knew her.  Grace’s childhood summers at Seaside, OR, were a source of fond memories for her.  She was proud of her Norwegian heritage and everyone loved her Norwegian pancakes and cookies.  She also enjoyed many camping trips along the ocean with her family.  Grace was a long-time member of St. Thomas Church, where she served faithfully in many capacities, including Directress of Altar Guild.

Grace is survived by William, her husband of 54 years, her children James (Moira) Schettler, Susan (Tim) McMains, and Barbara (James) Moffat, and her grandchildren:  Joshua, Mark, Melissa and Daniel Schettler; Greg, David and Scott McMains; and Ethan and Deborah Moffat.  Grace leaves sisters, Anita Richardson and Hilda (Newel) Comish, and many nieces and nephews.  She is predeceased by her sister Iona (Pete) Peterson, and brothers Kermit and Anders Gimre.

Grace will be greatly missed by her close family, relatives and numerous friends.  A service will be held Saturday, 21 November 2009 at 2:00pm at Saint Thomas Episcopal Church, 8398 NE 12th Street, Medina, with a reception following.  Donations in her name may be made to Project Outreach, the benevolent fund at St. Thomas Church.

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Thomas Jay Winterroth

                                                     Thomas Jay Winterroth

                                                              “TIZZY”

The morning of November 14, 2009 was the untimely death of young Tom (TIZZY).

He slipped away from all of us in the middle of the night with his love (Karen) and his sidekick (Max) at his side. The passing was peaceful and unexpected. Born to Rod and Diane Winterroth on January 27,1982. His sister Brande precedes him in death. His parents, brother Chase, grandparents Bob and Dolores Ammerman, Al and Eleanora Winterroth and many uncles, aunts and cousins survive him. Tom graduated from Everett High School in 2000 and ran a Yacht Maintenance Company that operated in the Seattle area. His love for the water and yachts was his passion. He owned several boats and was aboard the “RIDE-A-Wake” at his death. His family and a multitude of friends will dearly miss him. We all loved TIZZY in our own ways. A “CELEBRATION” of his life will take place Sunday (11-22-09) at 1400 hours (2PM) at the Everett Yacht Club, 404-14^th Street, Everett, Wa 98201

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Dorothy Phillips

Dorothy on the phone

Dorothy Marie (Dotti) Phillips, loving wife, mother, and grandmother, went to be with the Lord on November 3, 2009, at the age of 87.  She was born in Bloomfield, Nebraska to Frank and Edith Phillips on October 22, 1922.  Her grandfather was a sheriff in the area at the time and her father was an auctioneer.  Her father, who had delivered horses to the Seattle Fire Department shortly after the turn of the 20th Century, started moving the family West not long after Dotti’s birth.  They lived on Flathead Lake, Montana, and Lewiston, Idaho, before settling in Camas, Washington, where Dotti graduated from Camas High School.  She attended Linfield College in Oregon, and joined the WWII war effort where she served as a civilian secretary with the US Army Transportation Corps at Vancouver Barracks, Washington, and was involved with transporting troops to the Asian Theater of the war.  It was here that she met her husband, Robert Owen Phillips, the night before he sailed overseas.  They were married by the President of Elmhurst College in Elmhurst, Illinois, on September 30, 1946.  Dotti and her husband moved to the Pacific Northwest a few months after their wedding and spent nine years in the Portland, Oregon area where their daughters Linda and Robyn were born.  Dotti dutifully followed her husband’s business career which included three years each in Philadelphia, Detroit, and Pittsburgh.  A third daughter, Rebecca, was born in Philadelphia.  In 1964, the family returned to the Northwest, to Seattle where they remained.  
 
Dotti had an impact in every community in which she lived.  She was instrumental in the establishment of the Center for Speech and Hearing in Portland; she was Citizen of the Month in Pittsburch for civic and charitable activities.  After arriving in Seattle, she became active in education and served with her husband on the Committee of 100, studying Continuous Progress Education, after which she and her husband wrote the minority report which made the editorial pages of both papers.  She also served as President of the Seattle Chapter of the Freedoms Foundation at Valley Forge.  Under her leadership, money was raised and there was a dedication of the State of Washington acre at the Medal of Honor Grove at Valley Forge, PA.  She also assisted in the installation of the replica of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Olympia.
 

Dorothy and Robert

Dotti was preceded in death by her brother Eugene Phillips, and sister, Charlotte Dodson. 
She is survived by her husband, Bob; daughters Linda (Scott) Larsen of Hopewell Junction, NY; Robyn (Walt) Madson of Yakima, WA; Rebecca (Charles) Cupp of Fullerton, CA; eight grandchildren Shawna (Bret) Reynolds-Reinhardt of Zionsville, IN; Adam (Amy) Madson of Oak Harbor, WA; Jason Reynolds of Poughkeepsie, NY; Catherine Madson of Kirkland, WA; Owen Cupp, Jared Cupp, Myles Cupp and Austin Cupp all of Fullerton, CA; and one great grandchild,  Brianne Reinhardt.  She was a member of Lamb of God Lutheran Church.

Her family is grateful for her hard work, love and support throughout the years, and for her legacy of her belief in a loving God. We praise Him for her life.