Dorothy Madeline Widmer

Dorothy Madeline Widmer

Aug. 12, 1927 — March 28, 2014

Our family bid our final farewell to Dorothy on March 28, 2014 after a short hospitalization.

Dorothy was born Aug. 12, 1927 in Seattle, Washington. She spent a number of years in Port Townsend at the end of World War II and eventually made her home in Poulsbo.

She was an astute business woman and was co-owner of Distributor Sales Company for many years. After retiring, she devoted herself to her favorite things: gardening and whimsical yard art; dinner and dancing at Sons of Norway on Friday evenings, and Seahawks parties on Sundays; spending time with friends and family; and for many years hosted an annual family Christmas get-together. Her grandchildren’s comments say it best: “Going to grandma’s was always exciting, it was like a treasure chest of things to do.” “She was the hostess with the Mostess.”’ “She was a grand lady, always told it like it was.” “A rock in a sea of change.” “She always had a smile for us.”

Her parting words to us: “I’ve had a great run. Enjoy life, have fun.”

Dorothy is survived by her children: Paul Marshall and daughter-in-law Sue Marshall, of Port Orchard; Cathie Young of Port Orchard; and Renee Sorbo of Marysville; eight grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

We will be missing you Mom, Grandma, Friend, in so many ways and will love you forever. God bless and keep you.

Donations in lieu of flowers can be made to Fishline Food Bank in Poulsbo.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, April 13, noon to 3 p.m. at Cedar Glen Mobile Home Park Recreation Center.

Arrangements by Poulsbo Mortuary.

— Family of Dorothy Madeline Widmer