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DORA JOHNSON Obituary

DORA JOHNSON
On Tuesday, June 26, 2012, beloved mother of Martin Johnson and Alicia Koundakjian, sister of Philip Koundakjian, and devoted grandmother of Isadora Moyer. Celebration of Dora's life will be held at CHRIST LUTHERAN CHURCH, 5101 16th Street, NW, Washington, DC on Saturday, August 25 at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Tent of Nations, www.tentofnations.org, or Armenian Missionary Association of America at www.amaa.org.

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Published by The Washington Post on Jul. 6, 2012.

Memories and Condolences
for DORA JOHNSON

17 Entries

Mohammed Louguit

March 15, 2017

Dora was one the nicest people I have known in my life. As a coworker, I have seen Dora up close and I appreciate her hard work and love of people. We lost a great lady and and a friend. May Allah bless her soul. We are from God and to God we shall return. Amen.

Jim L. Nelson

August 1, 2012

Dora gave professional voice to great language groups that were undertaught, prophetic voice for social justice with dignity for all, and persistent voice compassionate care for the ecumenical community dancing in steps of change. Thank you Dora for embodying hope through your voice, heart, mind and open arms. Thank you, Alicia and Martin, for sharing your Mom so graciously.

Philip Hart

July 28, 2012

Dora was a great cousin. She was always full of wise saying at appropriate times. She had a gift for story-telling. We all miss her.

Ernest McCarus

July 25, 2012

Dora was always a pleasure to work with, a competent professional, and I will miss her greatly.

I extend my heartfelt condolences to her family.

Adriana Vaznaugh Carr

July 24, 2012

Reading about Dora's passing brought back a wave of memories for me. She was one person who you could count on for proper guidance, even if it wasn't what you wanted to hear, it was advice you needed. There aren't many people like that on this earth and now there are fewer. As I think about her the one image I keep seeing is her walking with her dog Bailey through the neighborhood. I know her legacy will live on in all those who had the privilege of her friendship.

Sarah Standish

July 17, 2012

Dora always dealt out advice to new Arabic teachers with humor, kindness, and a balance between idealism and reality. We will miss her so much.

Waldek Walczynski

July 16, 2012

Dora, you were a great friend. You will be missed. Sincere condolences to Alicia and Martin.

Maha Shakhashiri

July 16, 2012

Dear Martin and Alicia:

I just cannot believe that Dora is gone. My heart aches with the fact that I can no longer feel her loving embrace nor hear her hearty laughter.

I regret not staying in touch with her over the past recent years, but I cherish the years my family and I have known her. She was a pillar of strength and support for my parents (Dr. and Mrs. Zekin Shakhashiri) in their joint work in support of BCW and AUB. Her energy was limitless and her selfless dedication was beyond compare.

I relished and admired her ability to always think positively and never let anything get her (and us)down. She inspired us with her humility and touched us deeply with her all-loving heart.

May you find solace in knowing that our lives were made better by Dora, that she was a unique and precious person, and that we share with you most painfully her premature loss.

Very sadly but with lots of love,
Maha Shakhashiri

Kathleen Marcos

July 15, 2012

Dora, you will be greatly missed. An extraordinary life, filled with love and purpose.

Rkia Louguit

July 13, 2012

Dora was one of the greatest people I know, and she will be missed very much by all. My deepest sympathy to her family.

magda kazmier

July 12, 2012

My condolences to the family. Dora was so very special & I'm heart broken that she's gone.

July 10, 2012

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

July 10, 2012

Your friendship, Dora, has been a nest, a resting place, a source of humor, comfort and love for all of the Wells family. We thank God for sharing you with us and know he/she will appreciate your cleaning things up on the other side. We love you, Dora. Linda Wells

Betsy Mayfield

July 10, 2012

Dora will always be with me as she is with you. That is the wonder of eternal life.

Phil Koundakjian

July 10, 2012

Dora ... you will be missed. You made a great difference in my life.

Ann Bailey

July 9, 2012

Martin & Alicia, I am sorry about Dora's death. May God be with you and your family. Ann Bailey

July 6, 2012

Our Heavenly Father knows that your pain runs deep. May He be your true source of comfort.

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