Dorothy Lorraine Eller

Dorothy Lorraine Eller obituary

Dorothy Eller Obituary


DOROTHY LORRAINE (WOODS) ELLER
September 19, 1927 ~ February 18, 2015

Dorothy succumbed to Leukemia after outliving her diagnosis by 3 years. She prided herself in her thriftiness. She and husband Ken enjoyed an active retirement traveling the world. They played volleyball daily into there 80's and frequently went dancing.
Dorothy is survived by sons, Denny and Bob; daughters, Diane Price, Janet Oseth and Debbie Abrams; 11 grand-kids; 15 great-grandkids; and 3 great-great-grandkids.
She was preceded in death by husband, Kenneth of 66 years; a brother and a sister.
Dorothy enjoyed sewing, quilting and crosswords. She was a member of the Elks and Happy Wanderers.
Grave site service will be at Evergreen 1:00 p.m., Feb. 23, 2015.
Please sign her Guest Book at www.columbian.com/obits.

Published by The Columbian on Feb. 21, 2015.
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May this candle burn forever with the memories of your life. Your family misses you greatly. You and Dad are now together walking off into the sunset. We will love and miss you both.

February 26, 2015

We had some good times bowling and going to tournaments. My sincere condolences to your family. You will be missed.

Winona (Nonie) Jones

February 25, 2015

You will be missed my dear Aunt Dorothy. I have very sweet memories of you.

Betty Powell

February 23, 2015

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