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dnAEIkwk posted a condolence
Saturday, June 18, 2011
Hey, youre the goto expert. Thanks for haningg out here.
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Ryan Eastman posted a condolence
Monday, January 28, 2008
Reading all of your submissions have brought back wonderful and fond memories of Grandma Dot. Blowing up firecrackers on July 4th, how she put up with that, I'll never know -- her dogs Brandy and Nooshka sure didn't like it.
Dorothy really was a world traveller, Europe, China, Egypt, to name a few. When I told her about my planning a trip to Europe, her excitement was infectious! And she was always encouraging new experiences and asking us what we thought about what we were doing.
Dot's love, enthusiasm and inspiration is something I will remember the most. Last Christmas, she asked to see my painting portfolio. After seeing the portfolio, she told me, "Ryan, now you can create paintings to help promote world peace". Now, that was INSPIRATIONAL!
I love you and miss you!
Ryan
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Kathy Brock Frasier posted a condolence
Thursday, January 17, 2008
It was interesting reading about others relationships with Dorothy. It is clear she was a good art teacher and remembered by many as an accepting person who encouraged others passions in the realm of creativity. Dorothy was in my life for many years - taking Barb and me to dance lessons every Saturday, watching us swim at the lake (in fact, she made me learn how to swim or else I couldn't go on the trip to Yellowstone!) or taking us to the Democratic party picnic - she was always carting us around somewhere. She was sure proud of Lacy. Unfortunately she didn't get to help my daughter make her paper mache mask - it was always something they both wanted to do. She and my dad had a connection that undeniably was extremely important and very real to both of them. Dorothy was the love of my dad's life and her loss has been unbearable for him. I myself will miss Dorothy's presence on this earth. She was a unique woman who walked her own path and while it's not always explainable to others, she and I had also had a special connection. She will be missed by many.
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Barb De Ste. Croix posted a condolence
Saturday, December 15, 2007
Last Christmas we took funny pictures of each other with fluffy gloves and scarves, and ate lasagna for our holiday dinner. This year, the scarves and gloves are in the closet and we'll eat turkey for dinner. But, we have the goofy pictures and memories. It certainly will not be the same. Sean is right - she was one of a kind, and hopefully "she now knows".
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Leslie Woodman posted a condolence
Sunday, November 18, 2007
As we journey through this life we meet many individuals who impact or leave lasting impressions on our lives. Dorothy is one of those souls who gave everyone she knew a gift. I remember Brownies/Girl Scouts, slumber parties, movies and dinner shared with Diane, girlfriends, and Dorothy. I,too, remember that we laughed a lot and that she always had a story to share. She was energetic, animated, and enthusiastic in anything that she chose to be commited to. In later life I didn't see her much but shared her love, knowledge, and curiosity of the metaphysical world as she shared it with Diane. Dorothy was a teacher to her core and this is the gift that she gave and continues to give us. It is simple......do what you love, be open to new and different experiences in life, and pursue those interests with enthusiasm and passion. Life is a jouney and we are supposed to have fun along the way. You will be missed by those you left behind but you taught us well and until we meet again I'll enjoy the ride looking for adventure and new experiences. Thanks Dorothy for sharing your zest for life.
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Barbara Farr Matson posted a condolence
Saturday, November 10, 2007
I’m so sorry about your loss.
Please know that I am thinking of all of you.
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Sean Eastman posted a condolence
Sunday, October 28, 2007
I have fond memories of spending several 4th of July holidays at Grandma's house on offut lake. Ryan and I would spend days blowing stuff up with firecrackers and then we'd all go down to the dock the night of the 4th and set off the big stuff. Mom and Grandma were both very patient putting up with all that noise, but I don't think the dogs were!
Grandma was definitely one of a kind. I take comfort in the fact that "she now knows..."
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Mark L Sutter posted a condolence
Friday, October 26, 2007
I will Truly Miss Dorothy(Dot),,She was very young thinking and full of life. She had a thirst for knowlege that was pursued on a daily basis. It is conforting to know that Dot is finding out all the answers that mystify all of us left behind. She is whole again and at peace away from the stress of daily life. I love and have loved her as a relative and friend for 25 yrs. I enjoyed her sense of humor and her creativity. I appreciated her advice dealing the lifes ups and downs. She exposed me to the internet 12 yrs ago ,when it was a new form of media and a source for knowlege. I remember many years ago when she asked me to bring my DJ Sound System to her classroom for Career Day at Yelm Middle School. We play the popular Hard Rock at top volume and the students thought Miss D was so COOl. She created a great repoire with her students and thats why they all remeber her fondly. We celebrate the Life of a Great Lady, a Special Lady and she will Truly be Missed 10/26
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James De Ste Croix posted a condolence
Thursday, October 18, 2007
I'll reinforce Diane's message--I will miss my conversations with my mother. She made it her life's work to understand our life-world in terms that made sense beyond the material. Don't we all--
I'll miss her.
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Dex Eddins posted a condolence
Thursday, October 18, 2007
My best to the family on your loss of your Mom and Grandma. I first met Dorothy when I was her paper-boy when I was 12 years old. She always gave me a Christmas present - pen/pencil sets or chocolate candy bars. She was always nice to me and to my mother when we were downtown shopping. Later on in the years when I retired - and she retired - she would ask me to do her yardwork with my son, Dean. We would do her grocery shopping and getting her mail and other errands. She always rewarded us with a couple jars of her famous jams and jellies she had made. Our hearts go out to the family. We'll miss her.
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Carolyn Frank posted a condolence
Wednesday, October 17, 2007
My heart and prayers are with you Barb, and your family. Dottie certainly was one of the finer and stronger women I've known. How blessed we all were to have shared this world with her.
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Lacy Sutter posted a condolence
Wednesday, October 17, 2007
I will miss my grandma a lot. She was the first person to get me interested in the healing powers of stones and other metaphysical stuff that people were afraid to discuss around a small kid like me. I remember at the age of seven, her putting a rose quarts in my hand and her saying can you feel its energy? What does it feel like? I remember making many art projects with her, especially when I was younger. I always had fun around Halloween with making the decorations. I also remember going to a pottery/porceline shop to buy those small houses to decorate for Christmas. I painted my house with my favorite colors of the time, purple and bright pink (purple is still my favorite color). Anyway, grandma didn't have those colors so she said, "Lets make the color by mixing the colors we have." It was so much fun and she never made fun of my purple and bright pink house. She actually liked it. One thing I also liked about grandma, was she was one of the only people that wasn't afraid to use a little telepathic communication. I feel that I am able to communicate with a little telepathy with close friends and relatives. Most people however are afraid of it and end up asking a question verbally when both of us already know the answer because telepathy is quicker. Grandma would always come into my dreams as a teacher, teaching me fun things outside of time and space and things I can't do in normal life. But, normal life is where I am going to miss grandma most of all. I feel that I lost track of my grandma and many people close to me over the years for fear that the time it would take connecting with people would mean failing grades. But, looking back I wish I would have at least called her more on weekends, when I have a little more time and freedom. I feel death really puts life into perspective. Life isn't ever lasting and something we can always count on. I know that I took for granted family relationships as something that are always going to be there and that my family and friends aren't going to die they are always there. But, now I have to accept grandma isn't going to be there for Christmas, for Thanksgiving, for winter, spring, and summer school breaks. Grandma isn't going to be there when the whole family goes to breakfast at Cattin's. I am going to miss grandma. I know that she is in our hearts and is supposedly there in spirit, but knowing how lively grandma is/was she is busy going off to her next life and having a blast without the limitations of emphazima. Knowing that she is a lot happier and not in pain is comforting, but is not going to make me miss her any less. I love you and will miss you Grandma.
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Roxine & Michael Mahoney posted a condolence
Wednesday, October 17, 2007
The world is a sader place with the pasting of Dorothy............But,she will not be forgotten, because she made a difference. She filled her life with love for mankind. always learning something new, looking for new horizons. She knows all the answers now!!!! Don`t be surprised if she visits us once in a while, I hope so anyway. I will always love her, she was a great friend. Always, Roxine & Michael
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Luther Wilson posted a condolence
Wednesday, October 17, 2007
I am saddened to hear of Dorothy's passing. I enjoyed talking to her. I have fond memories of that terrible ice storm in 1997 I believe, when we were without electricity and had to cook food over the fireplace. Dorothy was truly a person ahead of her time.
My consolations to all
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Wendy Johnson-DeVries posted a condolence
Wednesday, October 17, 2007
Ms. D was my art teacher in middle school as well, and also became a friend. She was an inspiration to everyone she taught and knew. I'm so fortunate to have known her. My thoughts are with you and your family, as I know she will be missed.
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Andy Wolf , Assistant Superintendent Yelm Schools posted a condolence
Wednesday, October 17, 2007
Mrs. De Ste Croix was my middle school art teacher in the early 70's. I remember her and her class to this day as I still have some of the leather work I made under her direction. Her passion and love for the arts was evident and created an enthusiasim and willingness by headstrong teenagers to listen and learn. She was able to create an environment of trust where students were not afraid to make mistakes and take positive risks in their work. I very much appreciate her influence on my life. She was one of the good ones!
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MARY ANN SNODGRASS posted a condolence
Wednesday, October 17, 2007
I knew Dot from the RioSabeLoco classes in Tucson. I thoroughly enjoyed Dot in classes ...... she was so funny and captivating when she shared herself with all of us and the "spooks". I heard of her passing a couple of days ago and have been thinking of her since. See you on the birth Dot!!!!!
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Jim Vosper- Oakville posted a condolence
Wednesday, October 17, 2007
My condolences on the passing of Dorothy-your loved one. I first met her in 1968 when we started teaching in Yelm and knew her during the four years I taught there. I had lost touch in more recent years but still remember her as attractive, friendly, intelligent and classy lady. Reading over some of the other messages it is clear she had a special gift to touch the students she taught. May she be blessed in eternity.
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Jami Facchinello posted a condolence
Wednesday, October 17, 2007
Dot - A Beautiful Woman! Courageous, spirited, and lots of fun to be with. She is so loved and lives on in our hearts. Blessings to family and friends.
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Tracy Palo Pulsipher posted a condolence
Wednesday, October 17, 2007
For two years Mrs. De Ste. Croix was my art teacher in Yelm. The first year was 7th grade at the "old" Yelm Middle School, down in the basement in probably the world's oldest art room -- small, crowded, and stinky. It was the mid-80's, and during an art project one of my classmates decided to replicate a Motley Crue album cover -- a pentagram! Only this version was made with Elmer's glue and yarn...not exactly a "hard-core" medium. The following year, in the "new" YMS (with a much-improved art room) another student slipped a Playgirl inside a "G"-rated magazine. But, who can keep a secret like that? Ultimately Mrs. De Ste. Croix discovered the magazine. I remember her reaction both times -- stunned at "today's" youth, virtually speechless but still trying to help us be good people. I also remember that she traveled with Mrs. Palmer, the "hard" English teacher, and I remember her soft nature and willingness to help kids. She reached out to me, a shy under-achiever, only I am ashamed to say I was too insecure to take advantage of her willingness to help me. Now, I am a teacher, nearly 35 years old, and I, too, try to help my 8th graders be good people -- the same way Mrs. De Ste. Croix tried to help us in middle school. And, when I teach an art project, I tell them to "fill up the white space" -- just like Mrs. De Ste. Croix.
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Lon Shultz posted a condolence
Wednesday, October 17, 2007
Please accept my sincerest regrets in the passing of Dorothy. My thoughts and prayers are with the family and close friends as they cope with the loss.
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Brian and Julie Ferris posted a condolence
Wednesday, October 17, 2007
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Your mother was such a big part of Brian's mother's life (Dorothy Mae Ferris). We heard so many stories of the "girls" in their high school years. I know that Dot enjoyed hearing from your mother and enjoyed keeping in touch with her over the years.
You will be in our prayers. May God grant you His peace and comfort during this difficult time.
Brian and Julie Ferris
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Lou Ann K. Squally posted a condolence
Wednesday, October 17, 2007
She was an awesome art teacher who really inspired me at Yelm..I did not graduate but got a GED later on in my life and then went to college for Coast Salish Art and she really made me think about why I was here on the mother earth..I remembered her love for art and have been teaching coast salish art for some time now to the youth in the public schools and her at home in Nisqually..she had a way to bring out the talents and helped me pursue my passion for art..I thank the Creator of all good things for her life her on earth..may she have a wonderful passage to the spirit world..each time I have class I make the children smile as she did in her classes at Yelm..it was an honor to know her..
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PATRICIA CAHILL posted a condolence
Wednesday, October 17, 2007
TO A LIFE WELL LIVED--AND TO WHATS NEXT--ETERNITY
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Judy Mezen posted a condolence
Tuesday, October 16, 2007
I only had the pleasure of talking with Dorothy a couple of times during visits to Tucson, AZ, but I definitely remember her infectious laughter and great wit. I'm pretty sure it was Dorothy who told a story about visiting Wolf Haven, near Yelm, and howling with the wolves. She started howling and many others in the room howled right along with her, both in laughter and in the language of the wolves. Wonderful lady - I'm sure she's having a grand time exploring the realms of eternity.
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Paul Colby posted a condolence
Tuesday, October 16, 2007
Dot was extraordinary and an inspiration to friends and an example of enthusiasm for life and a mesmerizing link to Divinity in everyone.
As she will live on in the experience of so many, she will not be missed. Many of her colleagues have been hearing from her in the midst of her transition!
She was a remarkable woman. She is a remarkable entity.
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Renee Curtis posted a condolence
Tuesday, October 16, 2007
Your Mother, Dorothy, was so enlightening, and I will always cherish being able to talk with someone so easily with the same likes and philosophies. Congratulations on her graduation to a much higher plane...
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Ann-Marie Wehrer posted a condolence
Tuesday, October 16, 2007
I will remember Mrs De Ste Croix as the only teacher to encourage me (a kid without any obvious artistic talents) to explore the many varieties of artistic expression until I found one I could conquer. I will treasure my experience in her class forever....
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Diane De Ste. Croix posted a condolence
Monday, October 15, 2007
Mom now is exploring all those realms she studied for so many
years. I'll miss talking with her about the mysteries.
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