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Jo Dodd Obituary

Jo Anne Dodd

Jo Anne Dodd 76 of Shoreline WA passed away on January 30, 2013. Jo was born in Chicago, IL to William H. and Willa Mae Benedict. She is survived by her husband of 58 years William D. Dodd Jr., children Susan K. Dodd, Mari Dodd and William D. Dodd III ( Jennifer), brothers Jack and Jim Benedict of CA , 4 grandchildren, a loving extended family and a multitude of friends.

In honor of her proud heritage a celebration of life "Irish Style" will be announced soon. In lieu of flowers the family requests that you make a donation to your favorite charity,

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

Published by The Seattle Times on Feb. 3, 2013.

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February 16, 2013

I knew Bill, before I met joey, they hit it off pretty fast I was Matron if honor at their wedding. I had moved to Greenwood by that time. We were neighbors at that time, Our 1st son, Dan at t he time Suzie was born was 18 mos.& or 2nd son, Ralph bo,re seeing lot of rn in early March. The kids were friends & so we were spending a lut of time together. I'm sorry that we wach moved again & drifted apart. We were on Vahon Is. Other than sharibg a trip on our sailboat Nd havin them also stay ay our place when we had a big clambake with a lot of our friends. Even though we were separated for at least 45 years which I regret. We spent some wondeful memories since'

-Diane Labrenz back in Greenwood

Ted and Joan Geiger

February 7, 2013

Remembering a dear friend, lots of memories of fun times in Seattle and Gold Bar camping. She visited us in Sequim with other friends of ours as often as she could. We will miss your smiling face and caring personality.

Don/Carol Olsby

February 6, 2013

She was the "SALT OF THE EARTH" and TONS OF SUGAR all wrapped up in ONE BIG SMILE and a TON OF SUGAR COATED WITH LASTING LAUGHTER!----RIP

Cheryl Yochum

February 6, 2013

Jo was a truly wonderful woman, who will be greatly missed. May you take comfort in the good memories.

Gary Johnson

February 5, 2013

Jo was always ready with a smile and that infectious laugh. She had a way of brightening everyone's day. My heart goes out to Bill and family. Bless you all.

February 5, 2013

What a nice lady she was with such a great spirit that fortunately for us will continue to live on her children and grand children. I will miss talking to her at Susan's annual get-together's. God bless the Dodd clan.

Dave Maher

February 5, 2013

Jo truely was a wonderful lady and most of all a wonderful friend. we will miss her happy smile. Our love and prayers are with yu Bill. Love always. Curtis and Sara Hicks

Karl Shanebrook

February 4, 2013

Bill may God bless and comfort you and your family in this time of sorrow, Jo was a wonderful person and will be missed tremendously

Charles See

February 4, 2013

A beautiful, charming and loving lady with that slight mischievous smile and was always ready for a good laugh.

She may be now gone from amongst us but the exhilaration of her spirits will always remain within us.

Stephen Lowe

February 4, 2013

A lady who will be missed!

Mac Khan

February 4, 2013

Jo was a wonderful lady and fun to be around. Went on many camping trips with her and her husband Bill. Will miss her dearly. May her soul rest in peace.

Larry Rundorff

February 4, 2013

I enjoyed working with Jo at Sears Aurora, she always had a positive attitude and big smile for you each day. We will all miss her

Bill Ziebarth

February 3, 2013

For a Lady that was always a Lady, Morning, Afternoon and Night. A Lady that brought the Sun with her. Always
the Best!

Carol Hallquist

February 3, 2013

Heaven has just received another Angel. There will be lots of fun and laughter going on up there now. Tony and I have spent many many fun times together will Jo and her husband Bill. Our hearts go out to Bill at this time. Jo was a very humble, thoughtful wonderful person. Just can't begin to say enough positive things about her. She will be so missed by many.

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