Dorothy Gertrude Parsons
May 8, 1915 - October 13, 2005
Obituary
Dorothy G. Parsons, after many years in pain, Dorothy left us to join family and friends in Heaven. Dorothy was born in Delavan, MN on May 8, 1915 to Sena and Oliver Lien. She and Lloyd celebrated their 90th birthdays and 65th anniversary on May 8th this year. After graduating high school, Dorothy moved to the “big city” of Minneapolis, MN to work. Montgomery Wards was one of her jobs. Being a bit adventurous, she quit and went to work at Yellowstone National Park. Dorothy met Lloyd in Blue Earth where she worked and they married May 5, 1940 at the Little Brown church in Nashua, Iowa. They moved to Seattle in 1941 where Lloyd worked in the shipyard. In 1944, Dorothy, Kay and Judy went to Delavan while Lloyd served in the Sea Bees. They returned to Seattle and spent their remaining years. Surviving Dorothy are her loving husband of 65 years, Lloyd V. Parsons; daughters, Kay Jerry McAvinew and Judy Parsons; son, Jeff Sally Parsons; grandchildren, Tony Karen McAvinew, Tracy Tim Powell, Maureen Michael Busby, Chris Parsons Liz Browning; great grandchildren, Mason and Mackenzie Powell, Sydney McAvinew; sister, Shirley Lien. Dorothy was a member of Calvary Lutheran Church, she loved to cook, bake and entertain. She sewed and did lovely needlework. Dorothy loved her family. We will miss her so much. Funeral Service is planned for Tuesday, 10/18/05 at 10:00 AM at BONNEY-WATSON Washington Memorial, 16445 International Blvd., SeaTac, WA 206 242-1787. The family prefers memorial contributions be made to, Calvary Lutheran Church, 3420 SW Cloverdale, Seattle, WA 98126, Simply The Best Care, Inc., 19544 – 4th Ave. S., Des Moines, WA 98148 or Medic One.
I have many fond memories of good times spent at the Parsons’ home. Judy, your Mom was such a sweet person. Deepest sympathy to you, your Dad, Kay, and Jeff.
With Love,
Lynelle Gronholdt McDaniels
I feel privileged to have known Dorothy, even though I only recently met her and Lloyd on a professional basis. At our first meeting, it was obvious to me the love they shared with each other and their family was an important part of her happiness and pride. She was kind, gracious and full of humor, even while suffering from her aches and pains. It’s comforting to know she is now in our Lord’s arms and free from pain.
Dear Lloyd,
Although I didn’t know your wife, I’m saddened so much by your loss.. It’s so nice to know you Lloyd & I’m proud to call you my friend..
Dave Mortensen,