Dorothy Betty Vanderlaan

It has been almost a year since you've been gone Mom, this will be my very FIRST birthday without you. Last year you were in the hospital when my birthday rolled around...it was strange. I just want you to know that I REALLY miss you, and hope that you KNOW that...thank you for all your LOVE and caring over the years...none of us would be the ones we are without you! We Love & Miss you!

Diane,
I regret that I only got to meet your mother a few times. My heart was warmed by her each time I spoke with her. I new she was special just like her daughter! I know you will miss her terribly but I also know you are comforted by the memories of the wondeful times you shared together and by your faith that she is in a better place with your father.
I know your brother and the rest of family will miss her as well. I pray for comfort for you and all of them as well during...

Dorothy,

Although you and I only met once or twice, I feel like I know you so well by being close to your daughter. She talked about you all the time. You raised an awesome girl and I know that came from you and your husband. You are back with him again watching over Diane every day. Our thoughts will always be with them and all her friends will watch over her now.

Diane, David and family. My thoughts and prayers are with each of you. Even tho I haven't seen your mom in over what, 30 years, I still know her to be one of the nicest mothers I knew. I remember stopping by on the way to school to meet up with Diane and your mom would always offer me a glass of Ovaltine to get my day started. As we know she IS in a better place and we will all be with her and your dad again soon.

Mom, you will forever be in our hearts. Your service was wonderful, there was a large outpouring of friends and family...you would have been proud. I think David and I were really happy to see so many people there. Most everyone went to the pub for lunch and drinks afterwards, which was really nice. We love you and will MISS you terribly forever. XOXOX

I am sorry for the loss of your mom. We never really lose the ones we love.,they live forever in our hearts.

i meet dorothy when i came to portland to see my family the borton and leo wanted me to meet her she was an very kind and loving person she will be miss sin kathy armstrong from wichita ks