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Dorothy Coleman Obituary
Dorothy L. Coleman, 92, a resident of Olympia since 1934, passed away on April 22, 2011. She was born April 15, 1919 in Tenino, WA to Charles F. and Laura M. Christy.
Dorothy was educated in the Olympia Schools and studied accounting at Olympia Technical Community College. In 1942 she married Earl L. Coleman, a painting and decorating contractor. From 1945-1975 she assisted her husband in their business in Olympia. Earl and Dorothy enjoyed 59 years of marriage. Earl preceded Dorothy in death in 2001. Dorothy was an active member of the Women's Club of Olympia for over 30 years. She served as president at the local, district and state level. Dorothy also served for many years on the Garfield Orthopedic Guild. Dorothy was an active member of Evergreen Christian Community since 1945. She worked in many capacities in the church. Dorothy's greatest joy was serving her Lord by working with His people.
Dorothy is survived by her brother, Philip Christy; three nephews and a niece; a foster daughter, Norma Mathison and her husband Don, and their six children.
A celebration of Dorothy's life will be held at 2:00 p.m., April 30, 2011 at Evergreen Christian Community, 1000 Black Lake Blvd, Olympia, WA. Donations in Dorothy's memory may be made to Evergreen Christian Community's Building Fund.
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May 26, 2011
Dorothy was the only reason that I got through my mother's death. Every morning for weeks, Dorothy would call me, just to let me know that she cared about me. It was my saving grace to weather that dark time. Dorothy and I shared many things about our lives, even to having the same set of china. Our connection was the Women's Club, but our friendship was from God. Kathy Ogden, Wilbur, WA
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