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Dorothy Strait

1924 - 2019

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1924

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2019

Dorothy Strait Obituary

Dorothy Strait, 94 Dorothy Strait, 94, passed February 11, 2019, with her daughter, Barbara by her side at Washington Veteran's Home in Retsil, WA. She was born April 14, 1924 in Bellingham, WA. Dorothy was a very active member and started volunteering at Retsil in 1975. She was the VFW Auxiliary Hospital Chairman for 22 consecutive years. Dorothy is survived by her son, Alan Strait and daughter, Barbara Strait. She is predeceased by her husband Raymond Strait. Dorothy and Raymond moved from Manteca, CA to Hoodsport in 1973 and enjoyed life on the Hood Canal. They started the VFW Chapter in Hoodsport in 1983, and then moved it to the Shelton VFW Post 1694. Donations may be sent to VFW Ladies Auxiliary Post 1694; any questions contact Jackie Forest (360) 426-3626. There will be a Memorial Service at Washington Veteran's Home Retsil, April 14th, 2019 at 2:00 pm.

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Published by The Olympian on Feb. 21, 2019.

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February 21, 2019

She was a great lady always with a smile. She did a lot for the veterans not only at Retsil Veterans home but those in her community I remember meeting her when she was President of Hoodsport Aux and then when we went to VFW District 4 Meetings at Retsil. Marion Wagner Becker VFW 4992 Silverdale

February 21, 2019

The most wonderful Lady, I ever had the privilege of pushing around in a wheelchair at state VFW convention. She will be missed by all that knew her.
Sylvia Strohm

February 20, 2019

I remember when I first joined the VFW seeing Dorothy at our district meetings letting us know what was happening at Retsil and also how we could help out with whatever was needed by the veterans residing there. I had been hoping to be able to stop in and say hello when I made my official visit to Retsil this coming Monday , the 25th. Truly sorry to not be able to do this. I know she is in heaven reunited with family and friends who have gone before along with the veterans she worked with at Retsil who also went before her. She is watching from above to make sure we continue our work for our veterans there and that we are "Making Veterans' Dreams Come True" Condolences to the family. Ruth Lamoureux VFW Auxiliary Department of Washington President 2018-19

February 20, 2019

The loss of a loved one is painful and it will be hard at times trying to express to others how you really feel. Those who love you understand and will be by you to help you through this most difficult time. Proverbs 17:17

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