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Dorothy Klink Obituary

Klink, Dorothy C.
85, passed away peacefully on April 7, 2011 and is now with her Lord and late husband Bill. In her desire to serve our country during World War II, Dorothy studied nursing at Shadyside Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA, and became a registered nurse. She pursued her nursing career in both Pennsylvania and California where she was a neo-natal nurse at Stanford University Hospital. She is survived by children Bill (Marianne), Susan (Joel Tofteland), and Scott (Barbara). Also surviving are grandchildren Martie Klink Kaseman (Brian Kaseman), Kevin Klink (Tennille), George Klink, Ryan Tofteland, and Jennifer Tofteland, great grandchildren Cameron and Taylor Klink, sister Hannah Fay Descutner, and brother-in-law Robert Klink. A memorial service is pending. Memorial gifts to Willowbrook United Methodist Church, 19390 N. 99th Ave., Sun City, AZ are preferred by the family.

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Published by The Arizona Republic from Apr. 10 to Apr. 13, 2011.

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