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Dorothy Johnson Obituary
Dorothy married Arnold Foss in 1956 while both attended College at Montana State University. She had a master's degree in Nursing and worked in several towns in Montana. She and Arnold raised three children and lived in Montana until Arnold's death in 1988.
She loved to travel, enjoyed square dancing, reading, crossword puzzles, a good glass of Merlot and spending time with her many friends.
She married Richard Johnson in 1997. They spent their summers in Helena, MT and their winters in Yuma, AZ. They enjoyed traveling, square dancing and spending time with their many friends in Yuma.
Dorothy is survived by her husband, Richard; daughter, Marcia Stasi; son, Eric Foss; daughter-in-law, Roxanne Foss and granddaughters, Emily and Ashley.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, Arnold Foss; son, Douglas Foss; mother, Mary Sward and father, Ralph Boyd
She will be cremated and the family will have a private celebration of her life this summer in Montana. The family requests that donations be made to Hospice of Yuma.
Please sign the guestbook at www.yumasun.com/obituaries
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Memories and Condolences
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March 14, 2011
Dick, Lori, Steve and Lynn - so sorry for your loss - we are keeping you in our prayers - Jerome & Donna
March 14, 2011
Eric, I am so sorry to gear of your mom's passing. Let me know if I can do anything for you. Take care.
Larry Cote
March 11, 2011
Our condolesence to Dick & all the families. We will all miss Dorothy.
We always enjoyed our visits together - she was a lot of fun - we had several nice glasses of merlot together - we will have one again in memory of her. Sending our love & prayers, Larry & Betty Cote
March 10, 2011
Sending our sympathy to the family of Dorothy. She & I had a 2-hr. visit in 2007 reminescing about the loss of our sons we had recently lost. The Palm Desert Park will surely miss her. Your memories will remain & keep her alive in your hearts.......Fran & Clarence Yates
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