Michael Wayne Dodd

Michael Wayne DODD A selfless husband and father, was born September 21, 1942 in Seattle, son of Francis and Ruth Dodd. He died suddenly on April 9, 2008 at the age of 65 from a massive heart attack in Surprise, Arizona. Michael is survived by wife Voula of 36 years, son Christopher, mother Ruth, sister Carolyn Pendergrass, husband Lee and nephews Ian and Kyle. He is also survived by brother-in-law John John, wife Emilie and their children, Anthony, Lea and George. After graduating from Colfax High School he continued his studies at Eastern Washington University, where he was a member of ROTC. After completing a degree in Business Administration he transitioned into the Army in December 1965, and went on to complete officer training school at Fort Benjamin Harrison, Indiana. A decorated soldier, Michael loved his country and proudly served it in Vietnam as a first lieutenant advisor in II Corps, stationed in Pleiku. Michael was a committed and hard-working employee of the Boeing Company for 39 years. He gladly contributed to the company mission as a financial officer in the division of customer support and viewed his work not only as a means to support his family, but as a worthy pursuit of contributing to society. Michael overcame hardship many times throughout his life, and to those who knew him well he was seen as the epitome of transformation. In control of his emotions, Michael continually channeled his energies to his family. Always a dedicated and encouraging father, Michael's pride and joy was his son Christopher, whose efforts he supported and whose accomplishments he delighted in throughout his life. As a founding member, he was integral to the establishment and continuing development of Holy Apostles Greek Orthodox Church in Shoreline. Michael and Voula loved to travel and did so throughout their married life. From China to Australia, Bangkok to Spain, they reveled in their togetherness. After a recent retirement, they began wintering in Surprise, Arizona, where he forged many new relationships within Sun Village Community and St. Haralambos Greek Orthodox Church. Always an avid reader, his time in the Southwest became characterized by a renewed appreciation of the outdoors and a commitment to community service, primarily through his work with the local Lions Club. Visitation will be Tuesday April 15, 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Evergreen-Washelli Funeral Home, 11111 Aurora Ave. N., Seattle WA 98133. Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on April 16 at Holy Apostles Greek Orthodox Church, 19421 Ashwort Ave. N., Shoreline WA 98133, to be followed by Internment at Evergreen-Washelli, and a 12:00 p.m. Memorial Luncheon at St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church, 2100 Boyer Ave. E., Seattle WA 98112. The family respectfully requests that in lieu of flowers donations be made in Michael's memory to the Jay Weiss Center for Social Medicine and Health Equity to support service and research in the field of cardiovascular disease to be conducted by his son, Dr. Christopher Dodd, in underserved areas of the United States and resource-poor settings in the developing world. Checks payable to "University of Miami Jay Weiss Center," 1500 NW 12th Avenue, Suite 1020-E, Miami FL 33136 - please note on your check "In Memory of Michael Dodd." For more information on work of the Jay Weiss Center please go to www.jayweisscenter.org.