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Jo Dosa Obituary

Jo Etta Dosa Age 64, of Tacoma, WA, passed away Friday, May 13th, 2011 at Tacoma General Hospital surrounded by her family. She was born April 13, 1947 in Puyallup, WA to the late Harry Jacob and Johnnie Helen Ochsenhirt. She is survived by her daughters Lyn White (Lakewood, WA), Cathy Gabaldon (Gig Harbor, WA) and Sara Kruse (Vancouver, WA), brother Ted Ochsenhirt (Tacoma, WA), 9 grandchildren, Joey, Roxanne, Alexa, Phil, Thomas, Shelby, Kieran, Madison, and James, and numerous other family and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother Hal Young. The family will be hosting a Celebration of Life at the Grace Baptist Church, 2507 N Vassault St., Tacoma, WA, on May 21st, 2011 at 2pm.

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Published by News Tribune (Tacoma) on May 15, 2011.

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Ted Ochsenhirt

May 9, 2025

still in my heart

Ted

May 9, 2024

Missing you very much my wonderful sister.....remembering the drives we would take all over.....and dinners together at your place at Golden Hemlock....
i love and miss you so much......see you later

Little brother

Ted Ochsenhirt

May 9, 2023

my beautiful sister loved her with all my heart,
she was my best fiend as well laughing and loving each and every day..miss you sis

Pammy Lukas

May 19, 2011

I remember the time I asked Jo if she could be my mommy too....she was so loving and accepting, so easy to be around and to talk to! She opened her heart to me....Heaven has a wonderful angel looking down on all....

Tammy Wheeler

May 18, 2011

I know how hard it is to lose your Mother. You know time goes by so quickly. Now you are the leader for your own family and it is scary. My thoughts are with you Lyn. I am so sorry for your loss.

Melissa Craig

May 17, 2011

Sorry for your loss, prayers to those who were blessed to know her and love her.

Sheryl Ray

May 17, 2011

Jo I will miss your smile and your awesome personality!! I am sorry we never got to the movies. You were always someone I looked forward to coming in the office. I already miss you a bunch. Sheryl

Ted Ochsenhirt

May 16, 2011

will miss our fun times sweet and dearest sister....love you

Lyn White

May 16, 2011

Love and miss you so much mommy! <3

sharmane matthew

May 16, 2011

Miss You, both Bubba and I~:)))

Sharmane Matthew

May 16, 2011

I went out to two "girls night out", I liked you both times and was looking forward to many more opportunities to know you~
I am saddened by this sudden loss, Bubba your peke is doing better each day, I am honored to take care of your joy and will find him the best hm possible~you spoiled him with all the Luv you have, and we both miss you very much~~hugs, glad to have known you, just will miss the new memories that will not be~~:)))

May 16, 2011

Lyn, Kathy, Roxanne, Phil & Family,
Even though I didnt know her well everytime I would see her, it was that beautiful smile that really stuck with me. I hold you all in my arms during this challenging time. Know she is with the angels and would want her beautiful children, grandchildren and family to celebrate her life. I love you all. Barb Zimmerman & family

Lisa Ebers

May 16, 2011

My love goes out to all of you. I always felt loved by her and it was on honor to think of her as another mom figure. I will always cherish the memories she gave me. Lisa, Craig and Kids.

Glenda Cobun

May 16, 2011

Lyn and family, Our thoughts are with you and your family. There are no words that can take away the pain. She lives forever in your heart.
John and Glenda Cobun and Family

Aunt Dreva

May 15, 2011

I'll always remember the twinkle in her eye and the evil little laugh, you knew she was up to something and it was going to be fun. Prayers are sent your way.

Barb Monroe

May 15, 2011

Lyn and family: I am so very sorry you are having to go through this. Hold onto one another in the coming days and know that friends are here to help. Lyn, your Mom looked like a very happy person and I believe she would want you to remember her and smile. That is difficult to do now and will be for awhile but you will get there. Find peace that she will be there waiting for you when it is your time and, until then, she is your angel in heaven. Much love, Barb

Todd Slavich

May 15, 2011

Sorry for your loss :-(

COREEN MEYERS

May 15, 2011

SHE WAS THE BRIGHT SMILE ON MY DREARIEST DAYS. HER LAUGHTER WAS INFECTIOUS AND HER GIVING OF HERSELF WAS UNSELFISH. SHE WAS MY BESTEST AND I WILL BE FOREVER LOST WITHOUT HER. I LOVE YOU MY DEAREST FRIEND.

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