Dorothy Brinkman Obituary

Dorothy J. Brinkman passed away on January 15, 2015. In addition to her beloved husband Arthur H. Brinkman, she is survived by four children, Dorette (Chad) Crawford, Lina (David) Bartkowiak, Arthur (Josie) Brinkman and Trina Brinkman; eight grandchildren and ten great grandchildren; sister Patty Waley, sister-in-law Eva Balys, brother-in-law George Brinkman and many nephews and nieces.

There will be no prior visitation. Family and friends are invited to attend services at the Houston National Cemetery on Thursday, February 5, 2015 at 10:30 am, located at 10410 Veterans Memorial Dr., Houston, TX 77038. In lieu of flowers, memorial offerings may be made to a charity of one's choice.

Published by The Courier of Montgomery County from Jan. 29 to Feb. 11, 2015.
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My mother is still missed very much by her family. I know she is with my father now but she is very much missed here.

Katrina

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January 23, 2024

Know that your family is and has been in our thoughts and prayers during the illness and subsequent demise of your Mom. Your Southern Mail work family.

Southern Mail Services

February 5, 2015

We always wish there was more time to share with our loved ones. When it's cut short we have to cherish those times that we did have together. You were such a special person and we loved you so much. I know God is taking care of you now and I know you are looking over us. You will always be in our hearts and missed. LOVE YOU MOM!!!!

Dorette Crawford

February 2, 2015

To me it's still hard to believe you are gone. You wasn't just my mother you were my best friend. I will always love you and miss you dearly.

Love Trina

Trina Brinkman

January 30, 2015

So sorry to see of Dots passing, she was our neighbor on Sekola Ln. May God bless you all at this time of sorrow.

Tom & Debbie Anthony Anthony

January 29, 2015

May you rest in peace, your suffering is over with. God will take care of you now.

Mary Frances Aldrich

January 29, 2015

Always in our heart mom. Love always Lina

January 29, 2015

Love You Sis,Will miss you...

Pat Walley

January 29, 2015

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