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Donna Lee
January 20, 2025
Remembering Dorothy as a wonderful friend to me as I grew up..
Donna Lee Holmes Bidwell
January 21, 2024
Hey Munson kids from a Holmes kid, after all these years, my memories of your mother are as fresh as they were when I spent so much after school time with her..I could her whistling from our front yard.. I Loved as if she were my second mother.. I think about you kids a lot.. Sending Love and Blessing to you.. Donna Lee
Viviana Sanchez
January 28, 2011
John, Skip, Diane and Marsha. I was sad to hear of your loss. It was an honor and a gift to know her.
Whenever I talked to Dorothy, I felt like the most important person in the world. We were both only children with a bunch of cousins so we had a special bond.
To me, she was a light. She was generous, thougtful and kind. She was cheerful, gay and full of wit. The sound of her laughter was delightful. When she was blue or having a hard day, she never complained. Her focus was always on others.
During this fragile time, as you all process the loss of this amazing soul, I hope your most precious thoughts and memories of her will soothe you.
She was a rock and a touchstone and I believe she will be watching over all of you.
Viviana Sanchez
January 28, 2011
Whenever I spoke to Dorothy, she made me feel like I was the most important person in the world. Her kindness, her laughter, her cheerful manner, her way of listening and never judging, her gay and witty grace, her sense of fairness and above all her love will always remain with me. To know her is to love her with all my heart and I will miss her.
As you all process the loss of this amazing soul, may all the beloved Munson clan have courage during these fragile days of holding her close to you in your hearts, thoughts and memories.
dan bajula
January 28, 2011
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Donna Holmes-Bidwell
January 27, 2011
I have felt Dorothy's presens the last few days. Memories I haven't thought about in a very long time. When I was a teenager, I considered her a best friend. Could talk to her about anything and everything.And of course as been said before, her singing and whistling were very special. Very talented..We Holmes kids adored her. When Karen and I were really young, she would pack a lunch of wonderful sandwiches, cookies and the best grape koolaide with lemons you could imagine. Dorothy, Our Mom, us girls and John and Skip would go across the creek on our property and pick Blackberries for the cannery. Loved being with her and Mom would have to call us for dinner..Great times..
Love to you all,
Johnny, Skippy,Diane and Marsha
You will always be in our hearts and memories...
Donna Lee and ALB
Fredi DeLong
January 27, 2011
We are so sad to hear about your loss.
Teri Lee (Hayes) Turner
January 26, 2011
I am so sad to hear of the loss of this wonderful woman, your mother. Countless chapters of my own childhood could have never been written without the influence of the marvelous Dorothy Munson. I spent much, much time of my youth with my Holmes' grandparents, and oft times felt I must be really, really special to have Dorothy - and Herb - as my 'extra' grandparents, my family; though I also had neighboring paternal grandparents just a stone's throw away down the road. I have been extraordinarily blessed with the influence of such wonderful persons in my life. Dorothy taught me much: she taught me frugality and how to use a sewing machine to sew my school clothes with my berry picking money, why Queen Anne cherries make the finest of pies and jams, rather than Bings, which are great for just eating, and to appreciate how the most simplest pleasures and accomplishments of those we love, the joys in our lives, are really ... the very essence of it; life. I miss her already, though I am quire sure she is at great peace and is most certainly sharing with the Angels of Heaven the special art and gifted talent of 'whistling to your heart's content'. It has been many, many years, but all of you, dear, dear people - John, Skip, Diane, Marsha - your families, had more positive influence and far-reaching impact on lives, and this one in particular, than you will ever, ever know. Take care, you dear and special friends; know that you are very, very loved and always thought most fondly of. Have peace in your hearts at your mom's memorial this Saturday. I wish I could attend ... the world was certainly an improved and much better place for Dorothy Munson having had been here. I love you, all.
Linda Kitchen
January 26, 2011
I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers!! It's not easy to loose your mother!Keep talking about her and keep her memory alive.
Audrey Collins
January 26, 2011
To the Munson family,
Although I was not there at the end of your mom's life I was surely blessed to have known her if only for a little while. Thank you for sharing your mom with me.
Karen Holmes Hawk
January 26, 2011
Dorothy was a true friend and neighbor to all the Holmes family. My memories of her, which are many, include her beautiful singing and whistling. Dorothy's beautiful spirit will be missed by all who loved her.
Karen Holmes Hawk
January 26, 2011
Dorothy was a true friend and neighbor to all the Holmes family. One of my favorite memories from my childhood is hearing her singing and whistling whenever I visited, and that was almost daily. The Munson and Holmes families were closely blended and very much like one family. Dorothy was a true lady and will be missed by all who loved her beautiful spirit.
Rick Holmes
January 26, 2011
I'm very sorry to hear of the loss of your mother who was our friend and guardian through much of our growing up years.
Jimmy Holmes
January 26, 2011
Our hearts go out to you for your loss.The Holmes clan will be there to celebrate your MOMS life, as you were for us. Our prayers are with you.
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