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DOROTHY GASSIN Obituary

Dorothy J. (Keesee) Gassin Dorothy Gassin, 78, passed away November 25, 2011 in Olympia, Washington. She was born July 26, 1933 to Elbert and Fern (Reynoldson) Keesee in Glennoma, Washington. The family later settled into the Centralia area, where Dorothy attended schools in Centralia, Washington. Dorothy met Joe E. Gassin, and married him on July 1, 1950. They went on to have eight beautiful children, and Dorothy enjoyed being a homemaker, loving and dedicated mother and wife. She and Joe enjoyed 61 wonderful years together, during which time they watched their children grow and bless them with 27 grandchildren, and many great- and great-great grandchildren. Services are scheduled for 2:00 p.m., Saturday, December 10, 2011, at Hub City Club, 216 S. Tower, Centralia, Washington. Please leave remembrances at www.FuneralAlternatives.org Arrangements are with Funeral Alternatives of Washington 360-753-1065.

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Published by The Olympian from Dec. 8 to Dec. 9, 2011.

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Sue Carroll (Gassin)

December 24, 2011

Mom, I miss you so much. I know its nights like tonight that you are looking down and missing us as well. You taught us so much in our lives but the most important thing we learned was the love of family. We love and miss the most amazing woman in our life.

Renee Jones

December 10, 2011

Grandma you were an amazing woman and will be missed more than you could ever know! You have touched so many and will continue to do so even though your gone. I love you and will miss you dearly

Felicity Gassin

December 8, 2011

Although I only just met her, I feel like I have known her forever. I feel honored to have blessed Grandma with another great grandchild. you will always be in my heart and my memories. love you grandma.


Love, Felicity Gassin

Theresa Beman

December 8, 2011

Grandma was a strong woman and i will alway charish the time spent with her and the family for the the rest of my life

Vitalia Cisneros

December 8, 2011

She was the best mother-in-law anyone could been blessed with. I will cherish the morning we shared coffee. LaDawn,Dennis and I will miss her, and will forever have her in our hearts. Vitalia Cisneros

David Blacksnake

December 8, 2011

She was a great woman. Mom let me into her life many years ago and for that i'll be for ever greatfull. Dot was a woman of fill words but when she did you listen.I"ll miss you mom.


















She was agreat mother in law -mom-wife-grandmother and a best friend when you did her most i'll allways miss her.

Debbie Kunkler

December 8, 2011

She was like a second mother when I was younger.I will miss her now she is a second mom to all the children in heaven..

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