Dorothea Ann Zander
December 14, 1932 - July 8, 2018
Obituary
Dotty Zander, 85, Renton, died July 8, 2018 at GenCare Independent and Assisted Living Facility, Renton, WA.
Dotty was born December 14, 1932 in Timmer, ND to John and Katherine (Skalsky) Ressler. She lived and attended school in St. Anthony. On October 24, 1955 Dotty married Harry Zander. They made their first home in Mandan, but soon after relocated to Seattle, WA. Dotty loved bowling, quilting, and playing pinochle with friends. Dotty was also was very fond of collecting collectibles like Precious Moments figurines, miniature plates, Beanie Babies, crystal figurines, and whatever else she thought would increase in value one day. She was very involved at the St. Thomas Catholic Church where she helped with many events and other administrative activities. She also volunteered her time at the Valley Medical Center gift shop, as well as the polling booths during elections.
Blessed to have shared her life are two children, Brenda (Bart) Kooyman, Maple Valley, WA, and Jeff Zander, Renton, WA; two grandchildren, Bart III (Alexis) Kooyman, Covington, WA, and Kevin (Sheila) Kooyman, Maple Valley, WA; five great grandchildren, Madison Kooyman, Bailey Kooyman, Brinley Kooyman, Brooke Kooyman, and Jade Kooyman; three sisters, Kathy (Jim) Costello, La Mirada, CA, Evey Russell, Bismarck, ND, and Hildie Gray, Seattle, WA; and two brothers, Rich (Karen) Ressler, West Fargo, ND, and Clark Ressler, Seattle, WA.
Dotty was preceded in death by her husband Harry; her parents, three sisters, Irene, Leonie, and Florence, two brothers, Lenard and Larry, and two infant brothers (Leo and Peter).
Dotty – you have been a wonderful sister, aunt and friend for a very long time. We will miss you always. Rest in peace and God Bless you. Say hi to Harry.
Sincere condolences to Jeff, Brenda/Bart, B.J., Kevin and families.
Love,
Hildie & Chris
Aunt Dotti-
When I think back to memories of you I recall your warm inviting smile, your caring and grandma like behavior towards all of us nieces and nephews, and your selfless nature. May you rest in peace. Brenda and Jeff, please accept our sympathies, your mother was a very neat lady on the inside as well as outside.
Love,
Scott, Janae, Connor, Chandler, Chase, and Cienna
Aunt Dotty…may you rest in peace. As I explained to Jeff, Brenda, Chris and Hildi last night, I can only remember Aunt Dorothy one way. Prim and proper comes to mind…kind of like Mrs. Cleaver. Short, neat hair, nicely dressed. I enjoyed the conversations with cousins and Aunt Hildi and wish you all the very best as you lay your mom, grandma, sister and aunt to rest.
God Bless.
T.J., Gina, Tyler, Brock, JaeLyn, and Tate
Dotty
My heart aches with sadness with your loss. No words could ease what we truly feel….but with God…we will cherish your memory. You were a wonderful sister and will be missed.
Condolence to Jeff, Brenda/Bart and family.
Rest in Peace
Kathy, Jim, Steve, Teresa and Dan
Dottie
Today I am saying good by with a very heavy heart. I will always cherish the times we got to spend with you while we were in Washington. Those memories will forever remain in my heart. Say hello to my Larry and give him a hug for me.
Rest in Peace.
My deepest condolences to Brenda and Jeff.
I will always remember Aunt Dottys bright smile and her laugh. Aunt Dotty was not only a special Aunt, she was my most favorite Godmother. We had so much fun at the reunion in 2001. Mom, Dotty and Aunt Flo making many, many blachinka and I was tasked with taking most of them to the garage…most…as some fell off the platters onto the floor where they were instantly scooped up and tested for the always delicious flavor. I will always cherish the laughs in North Dakota and the chats we had while visiting in Seattle. Aunt Dotty and I had an ongoing laugh about her being my favorite Godmother. She always corrected me saying she was my only Godmother. We would look at each other and smile.
Brenda and Jeff…Our deepest sympathy for the loss of you Mother. She is now reunited with Grampa John and Gramma Katie and the rest of her brothers and sisters.
Rick and Cindy
Doty
I still remember the 1st weekend you were at the lodge. You told me that you hadn’t had wine in a while and took a nap after happy hour. You woke up just in time to get dinner. You were a permanent figure in my life each day I worked for the last 6 yrs. It is hard not seeing you and Lulu here everyday. I got to share your last day with you and it is has been very hard for me every since.
Love Lottie