Dorothy Evelyn ‘Dot’ Martinson, passed away Monday, September 5, 2005 at her son’s home near Burlington, WA at the age of 84 years. She was born June 25, 1921 in Bellingham, Washington, the daughter of Arthur and Avorlee Whetchel Wood.
Dorothy moved to San Diego, CA as a young girl and resided there until returning to Sedro-Woolley in 1942. She became a nurses aide in 1959 and worked in that field with much pride and joy at various nursing homes and at United General Hospital from 1970-73. Dorothy retired as a care giver at age 80. She was a very caring person in that she took care of over 100 foster care children and also cared for over 35 unwed mothers. Dorothy was a member of the Eagles #2069 , American Legion Post #43, and she enjoyed dancing, people, her grandchildren, and dogs. She enjoyed volunteering her time to many organizations including the Humane Society. Dorothy was married to Lawrence ‘Smokey’Martinson in 1973 in Sedro-Woolley and he preceded her in death in 1993. She will be remembered by her family as one who was feisty and funny, never losing her sense of humor and as a caring and giving person. Dorothy will be dearly missed by all.
She is survived by three sons Chuck Van Delinder and his wife Marilyn of Sedro-Woolley, Daniel Pratt and his wife Charlotte of Holladay, TN, and Robert Van Delinder and his wife Joan of Burlington and a daughter Marion Van Delinder of Buckley. A sister Colleen Haun of Arizona and numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great great grandchildren.
Funeral Services will be Saturday, September 10, 2005 at 11:00AM at Lemley Chapel, Sedro-Woolley with Pastor Wendy Tingley of the Trinity United Presbyterian Church officiating with interment to follow at the Sedro-Woolley Union Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday and Friday from 9AM to 5PM and Friday evening from 7PM to 8PM at Lemley Chapel. A reception will follow the services at the home of Robert and Joan Van Delinder. Memorials are suggested to Skagit Hospice or the Humane Society.