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DOROTHY GROTOS Obituary
Dorothy Tappe Grotos (Age 88)
Of Great Falls, Virginia passed away peacefully in her home on April 25, 2019. She is survived by loving husband of 63 years, Gunnar; sister Florence; four children, Sigrid Vollmecke (Eric), Karl (Hillary), Erik (Lorie), and Leif (Elizabeth): 18 grandchildren; nine great grandchildren, and countless nieces and nephews. A visitation service will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. on May 3, 2019 at Murphy's Funeral Home, 4510 Wilson Blvd., Arlington, VA. A Celebration of Life service followed by a reception will be held beginning at 2 p.m. on May 4, 2019 at Clarendon United Methodist Church, 606 North Irving Street, Arlington, Virginia. In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests donations be made to the Girl Scouts of America.
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Lori Grimm
May 3, 2019
Condolences to the lovely family, that was raised by a great mother.
May her Eternal Light Shine Forever.
Heaven gained another angel.
My Girl Scout leader for life. She taught me so much.
Family friends forever.
Sincerely,
Lori Grimm
May 1, 2019
My deepest condolences to the family of Ms. Dorothy. "May the True God sustain you at this time of such great loss."
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N. S.
May 1, 2019
My deepest sympathy to the family of Dorothy Grotos. May you be comforted in knowing that our Heavenly Father cares for you. He will give you strength and courage to cope with your loss. Psalm 94:17-19
D Brown
May 1, 2019
My sincere condolences to the family. Grief can be so hard, but special memories help us cope and may the comfort of knowing God has the ability to fulfill his promise sustain you. (Isa 33:4)
Wanda
May 1, 2019
The loss of a dear wife, mother and grandmother is heartbreaking and difficult to bear. May God comfort and strengthen you in your time of grief. Isaiah 61:1,2. Cherish the many years of wonderful memories you shared and may they bring you joy. My deepest condolences to the family.
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