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Dorothy Thomson Obituary

A memorial service for Dorothy Hoover Thomson will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 18, 2010, at the San Luis Obispo United Methodist Church, 1515 Fredericks St. in San Luis Obispo. Flowers are appreciated. Donations will be accepted for Woods Humane Society Shelter, Monday Club and Hospice Partners of the Central Coast.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by San Luis Obispo County Tribune on Dec. 12, 2010.

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Lorrie (Middleton) Howard

December 17, 2010

I took piano lessons from Dorothy for around 15 years. Dorothy was such a beautiful person, inside and out. She was the definition of a lady. Over the years, Dorothy became an extended member of our family and enjoyed many holiday meals with us. I treasure all the wonderful times we had together and will always remember her fondly. She meant alot to me and my family.

Kim Tuley

December 17, 2010

Dear Cathy,
I am so thankful that your Aunt Dorothy had the gift of you in her life. She also had Christine and Tony and Jimmy. Oh, and Bob and Jim too. You were such a wonderful niece and loved her so. I like to think that Dorothy is with your Dad and Mom celebrating their reunion right now. I'm also thankful that Dorothy had the chance to spend time with Jimmy and feel his spark. My mom and grandmother got to spend about a half year with my nephew before they passed and even though he was just an infant, it was important. I know you will miss her. Love, Kim

Patricia Rasmussen

December 14, 2010

Thank you for your gift of music, you shared.

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