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Dorotha Christensen Obituary


DOROTHA A. CHRISTENSEN
July 6, 1918 ~ December 14, 2014
"She was the greatest mom and grandma
and will truly be missed by all of us."

Dorotha passed away on Sun., Dec. 14, 2014, at the age of 96. She was born July 6, 1918 in Hinsdale, MT.
Dorotha married her best friend, Earl Christensen in Sept. 1936 in Glasglow, MT and they soon moved to Southwest Washington where they started their own dairy farm. During this time, Dorotha raised their children, took care of the livestock, tended the garden and worked as a professional seamstress. She enjoyed sewing, crocheting, knitting, and generally making items for family and friends.
Dorotha is survived by her sister, Mable Johnson of Shoshone, ID; her daughter, Carol Clark (Darrel) of Vancouver, WA; sons, Doug (Darlene) and Randy (Patt), all of Vancouver; 10 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren.
Services will be on Mon., Dec. 22, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. at Evergreen Memorial Gardens.
Please sign her guest book at: www.columbian.com/obits.

Published by The Columbian on Dec. 17, 2014.
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Grandma, you are missed so much! What an interesting life you led, and so glad we were a part of it. Love you
Gary & Marcia

December 22, 2014

Our beloved matriarch. Thank you for everything you did for us, Grandma. I will cherish our time together for the rest of my life.

Kriston

December 20, 2014

A truly remarkable woman taught me how to sew and can my own veggies. You are greatly loved and always be missed. The best gramma ever.

Susie Faulk

December 17, 2014

Heartfelt condolences to Dortha's family. GOD Bless!

Sally Fettig

December 17, 2014

all are love karla chris

December 17, 2014

To all the family, so sorry for your loss, your in our thoughts.

Shawn Fettig

December 17, 2014

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