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Dorothy Reinert Obituary
Dorothy Reinert was born April 14, 1930 and died September 13, 2013. Following surgery she had suffered a stroke. She is survived by four sons, Chris, Larry, Erik, and Ralph. A fifth son, Arne, died before her. Also her three sisters, Barbara Jean Cortright, Phyllis Lucile Dumas, and Ruth Ellen Brown plus a dear friend, Minnie Norwood and her daughter Mary, whom she helped to achieve a college degree and a teaching career.
Dorothy graduated Phi Beta Kappa with a B.A. from the University of Missouri and went on fellowship to graduate work at Yale where she earned three master's degrees in linguistics. Her special interests included the Slavic languages, Old Norse, and threatened languages of the Northwest Indians which she had a part in recording.
In addition to her scholarly pursuits, she worked for IBM in transformation of computer systems and Boeing, where she worked as a programmer.
Dorothy will be greatly missed. She was a generous donor to many in need and to numerous causes. The loss of her warm and loving spirit will leave family and friends with an empty space in our hearts.
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September 27, 2013
I had the pleasure of working with Dorothy for several years at Boeing and will always remember her as a gracious and intelligent lady.
~ Norm Campau
September 27, 2013
I had the pleasure of working with Dorothy at Boeing for several years. She was unfailingly polite, gracious and intelligent. I will remember her fondly.
Kay T.
September 26, 2013
I wish to express my condolences to the family. I know that your loss is great. May you find comfort from the God of all comfort who helps us to cope with our grief. It can be so hard to face each day without your loved one, but the love and support of family and friends can help to ease your pain and sorrow.
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