DOROTHY JEAN WALKER
December 23, 1929 ~ November 3, 2012
"Dorothy had a big heart and was a mother to many."
Dorothy Jean Walker, 82, of Vancouver, WA, passed away on Nov. 3, 2012. She was born in Long Beach, WA to Elmer and Sarah Reed.
Dorothy attended Clark College and worked at the Columbian in Classified Advertising.
She loved her family, gardening, and baking pies.
Dorothy is survived by her three children, Wayne Walker, Debbie Tymer and Kathe Murphy; her 10 grandchildren; and her nine great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Vern Walker; and son, Vern Walker, Jr.
Visitation services will be held at Evergreen Memorial Gardens on Thurs., Nov. 8, 2012 from 12:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. and Fri., Nov. 9, 2012 from 9:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m. with a memorial service on Sat., Nov. 10, 2012 at 12:30 p.m.
Please sign her guest book at: www.columbian.com/obits.
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Dorothy always made you feel just like one of the kids. When ever is pulled a "Lucy" moment Vern would yell Oh! Dorothy! and she would turn and look at us kids and laugh her special laugh, and we would know everthing was going to be allright.
Byron Rose
November 10, 2012
Dear "Grandma Dorothy."
You were such a bright light of loving warmth and care for so many younger people. Thank you for sharing your life with all of us.
Jim Gutierrez, Vancouver.
November 10, 2012
She was a good woman, easy to talk to, caring, and fun to be around. One thing though.... she still owe's me a steak dinner.. i have not forgotten Dorthy... maybe their is a BBQ pit up there.. :=) she was like a mom.
Larry Adams
November 10, 2012
I am going to miss Grandma Dorothy. She has always been a rock of support across the street. You picked the best picture of her, smiling with the dog. Gosh I loved your mother. After 50 years of friendship, it's hard to imagine Idaho Street without her.
My love and heartfelt sympathies to you.
Susie Gutierrez Cossaboom
Susan Cossaboom
November 10, 2012
I truly loved your mom and grandmother. She was a great person and always so positive. As a kid, she and Vern were the two adults I just loved being around and will always cherish my memories of Aunt Dorothy.
Reed
Reed McKinlay
November 9, 2012
I would recognize that smile anyplace. We were classmates at VHS. I was also friends with her late husband Vern. Dorothy was beautiful inside and out. Very popular, friendly and just plain nice. To her family please rest assured she made a positive impression on everyone who met her.
Carl "Cuff" Hancuff - Edmond, OK.
November 9, 2012
Dorothy
She was always nice to the the neighborhood roudies like me and she was just fun to be around in the old days.
I will always have good memories of you!!
Denny McLachlan
November 8, 2012
Wayne, Debbie,Kathy, and all your loved ones, Thanks again for sharing your acceptional mother with me for so many years. I always told your mother that if we were able to go to The Mom Store and pick our own mothers, I would of chosen her. She truly was the mom I always yearned for. Never judging and always giving her sane advice. She touched so many lives and will always be remembered in my heart. Good Bye my sweet mom, and save a place for me. All my love Suzi Baldwin
November 8, 2012
This is a note to let you know that we knew your parent Vern and Dorothy and to let you know how sorry we are for your loss as they were very careing people and will be missed . Friends for ever Bob and Donna Cardon
Bob & Donna Cardon
November 8, 2012
Mom no matter how busy you were you always made everyone feel the love that was always shining within you. I wanted to talk to you the other day and remembered all I had to do was pray and you were there. Your life is an inspiration to all who knew you.
Your loving son
Wayne Walker
November 8, 2012
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