Dorothy L. Ekman, 89, a longtime resident of Sedro-Woolley passed away on Wednesday, July 10, 2013. She was born on August 3, 1923 in Sedro-Woolley, WA the daughter of Dewey and Jessie (Wilson) Soren. She was raised and attended school in Hamilton.
After school she worked at the Mount Vernon Cannery. Later, she managed the B&A tavern in Sedro-Woolley until 1971.
Dorothy was united in marriage to Gerald Ekman in Tacoma on May 12, 1961 and they made their home in Sedro-Woolley. She loved fishing, camping and spending time with her family. She was a member of the Eagles FOE No 2069 since 1961.
Dorothy is survived by her sons, Ronnie Dean (Joy), of Sedro-Woolley, WA, Robert Soren; daughters, Joann Hammer, of Twisp, WA, Sandra Richards, of Port Angeles, WA, Susan Ekman, of Sedro-Woolley, WA; brother, Dewey Soren, Jr., of Ferndale, WA; numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren nieces and nephews..
She is preceded in death by her parents, Dewey and Jessie Soren; husband of 45 years, Gerald Ekman; daughter, Judy Ekman Brady; son Ronald Ekman; sister, Helen Allison; and brother, Ray Soren
Graveside services will be held on Monday, July 15, 2013 at 1:00PM, at Union Cemetery in Sedro-Woolley, WA with Pastor Richard Coursen presiding.
The family would like to acknowledge Dr.’s Steven Aldrich and Wayne Martin and staff for their care and professionalism.
my favorites person fo 40 yrs, taught me a lot about life and family and to hold those bonds strong,. I tried to see her week for short visits depending on her condition….otherwise I checked in with pone calls…..I was glad when I would get to bring my 3 month baby Brooke over to have them both smile toghether..I’ve followed her instructions on life and acted on them. at her passing I think her 1 proud Grandma! we miss you grandma we have learned a lot from you and hope continue to live your ideals. ……..tnx Jason Ekman