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Suzanne Dorres Obituary
Sue passed away peacefully April 9, 2014 after a great game of golf.
Born in Portland, Oregon to William Meaney and Margaret McLean. Sue graduated from St. Mary's High School and Marylhurst College.
She married Don Dorres (also from Portland) and moved to Baltimore for their first year of married life. Homesick for the Northwest and family, they moved to Seattle and she interned at Harborview Hospital.
Sue's calendar was always full as a mother of 6 and grandmother of 9 and rarely missed their many activities. Her reach extended well beyond the immediate family. She was always on the go and looking out for others. She loved to golf, travel, ski, dance, play tennis and bridge, and attend concerts and plays. She was an active member of St. Francis Church administering Eucharist at Highline Hospital. She loved the ocean and celebrating her Scottish and Irish heritage and a wee bit 'o Jameson.
She is survived by her husband of 61 years, Donald (Don) Dorres; children: Bob Dorres (Vicky), Peggy Ashworth (Mark), Nancy Nuerenberg (Jim), Bill Dorres (Julie), Kathy Grogan (Philip), Trish Keaton (Dan) and grandchildren: Michaela Terrenzio (Joe), Daniel; Jamie Ashworth; Jeanne, Jenny Dorres; Nolan Grogan; and Bridget, Sarah, Joe Keaton She is preceded in death by her sister, Patricia (Jim) Parker, and survived by her brother Mike (Terry) Meaney.
Rosary: Tuesday, April 15th at 7 pm at St Francis of Assisi Church, Burien.
Funeral Mass: Wednesday, April 16th at 10:30, St. Francis, reception following.
Viewing will be at 9:30 am.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to St. Francis parish - St. Joseph's Circle.
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April 17, 2014
Was so sad to hear about Sue. Old friends of the O'Neill,family and our dear sister Peggy O'Neill Higgins. The kindness of Sue and Don surpasses many throughout the years. A wonderful couple who loved each other for being who they were for 61 years. I am a golfer like Sue and we always said we'd play together ..maybe they have an easy 9'in Heaven. Thank you Don and Sue for being the angels who watched always over our dear Peggy. A Mass will be said by Fr John Marshall at St Peter's Eugene after Easter. He is a new priest and one of my students from Pendleton. God bless you Don...love ,Jean E O'Neill Albrich now of Portland.
April 16, 2014
Hi Don and family,
Just learned this morning about Sue's death and, of course, are shocked and saddened to hear the news. Lots of good memories of the two of you in the early days of college, dating, etc. Our payers and thoughs are with you and your family.
Jerry and Cathy Lobb
Shelagh Boroughs Lustig
April 15, 2014
My love and prayers to all of dearest Sue's family. I always enjoyed her conversation and smile--such a dear loving and giving woman.
Nancy Sanford Bushi
April 15, 2014
Dear Don and family,
We were shocked and saddened to hear that Sue has passed away. You have been wonderful and supportive friends and neighbors for 50+ years, and we have wined, dined and partied too many times to count. All of us will miss Sue. You are all in our thoughts and prayers, and Mom wanted me to pass on her condolences, as well.
April 15, 2014
I love you Mom. I thank you for your guidence through good times and bad. I love how you would always worry about me and my family & friends but would never let me worry about you. I love you. Trish
April 14, 2014
I can't believe she is gone. Last I spoke to her, was about the Irish Mother's dinner. I loved talking to her, and she a joy to know. God Bless, Candace Dunne, IHC
Eileen Kurth
April 14, 2014
So very sad to hear the news. Sue was a great friend to my Mom throughout the years. We used to love to go to the Dorres and play with their troll house when we were kids! Sue and Don were always there to help Mom when she needed it and would also help out with watching my son occasionally when he was little. I will always remember her sense of humor. She always made me laugh. My thoughts and prayers are with your entire family.
April 13, 2014
May your memories of your Mom give you peace and comfort!! John, Ari, Alina and I are all sad to hear of your loss. Please know that you are surrounded by love and lots of hugs and prayers during this sad time. We are also keeping your Papa close in prayer!! HUGS TO YOU ALL XOXOXOXO
April 13, 2014
To all of the Dorres Family
As a neighbor some thirty years, I extend my deepest condolences. Sue will be greatly missed.
Morrie Chandler
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