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DOROTHY AUSTIN Obituary
Dorothy Lea Austin, formerly of Merced, passed away December 3l, 2010, at Longview, WA Hospice Care Center.
She and her husband, David lived in Merced until 1982. Their four daughters Janet, Paula, Carol, and Lois attended Merced schools. David held an administrative position with the Merced County Schools.
Dorothy was born in Walla Walla WA in 1925 and graduated from Eastern Washington University where she met David. After both taught in Spokane they moved to the San Francisco Bay area.
They then spent four years living in Khartoum, Sudan, with their daughters from 1961 to 1963. Retirement years were spent in Anacortes, WA after leaving Merced.
Memorial services were held on Saturday, January 8, in Stanwood, WA.
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Mike Love
January 12, 2011
I am so sorry for your loss. The comfort of your love and faith will sustain you. I do have fond memories of all of you. Paula, I miss that I no longer travel so I don't get to come see you anymore. My prayers and thoughts are with you.
Jeannie Davies
January 8, 2011
My dear daughters of Dorothy ~ Love reading what your mother meant to each one who wrote here. She was a great lady, and so was your poppa, and so are her 4 daughters. I loved what you wrote about her, Paula. Anacortes was in was my last field in the work, and we had some good times in their home. I'll never forget the Gilroy preps that you came and talked to me, Lois, and professed that very conv. You've always been special to my heart. I love thinking of you 4 being together this week ... how I wish I could be there ... and also hope it won't rain. With great love to each one,
Blairs
January 7, 2011
memories of the Austin family are most precious, more than 55yrs. our girls have been Blessed to have a very special Mother and Dad. fellowship with Mom --our memories! our love remains Gladys & John Blair & family
Dorothy Lea Austin November 2009, Stanwood, WA
Lois Austin
January 6, 2011
Steve and Shannon Town
January 5, 2011
Your mom was a very special person. What a comfort to know that she is now with the one she loved and lived for.
Stephen Neff
January 5, 2011
Dorothy Lea was instrumental in getting me into the household, by facilitating my adoption to John and Betty Neff. Who knows where I would be without her influence all those 64 years ago. Many good memories of visits back and forth over the years. Glad they were able to meet my lovely Jennifer at their 50th anniversary. Goodbye dear cousin - rest well.
Stephen
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