Dorothy Marie Fredrickson Riebhoff
June 13, 1932 - August 2, 2008
Obituary
Dorothy Marie Fredrickson RIEBHOFF
Of Arlington, Washington passed away on August 2, 2008, surrounded by family, after a courageous battle with the effects of a stroke and cancer.
Dorothy was born in Garrison, North Dakota on June 13, 1932. She was the youngest of four children born to William Fredrickson and Mary Schriml Fredrickson. She grew up in the Garrison-Emmet area in her early years and also lived in the Watford City area for a short time. Her family eventually settled in Minot, North Dakota near her father’s trucking business, and where Dorothy graduated from Minot High School and met the love her life, Donald Riebhoff. When they married on Dec. 7, 1951, Don worked for the Great Northern Railway and Dorothy worked at the Eagles Club in Minot. Dorothy was a Past President of the Minot Eagles Auxiliary, Past President of the Ballard Eagles Auxiliary in Seattle, and Past President of the Ballard Elks Emblem Club. Throughout her life Dorothy enjoyed traveling and spending time with friends but, first and foremost, she loved to be with her family.
Dorothy leaves behind her beloved husband of 57 years, Donald. She was the devoted mother of Debbie Simpson Marlin Skipton, Sandy Sailand Karl, and Ginger Zimmer Karl. Loving grandmother of Kristie Zahnow Ryan, Karey Coble Steve, Jesse Skipton, Kevin Sailand, Lisa Conover Chris, Arielle Zimmer, and Alliea Zimmer. Adoring great-grandmother of Lilly and Lyndsey Zahnow, Trevor and Nathan Coble, and Payton Conover. She is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents, sister, and two brothers.
Viewing, Wednesday, 8/6, 2PM to 5PM and Thursday, 8/7, 9AM to 8PM. Funeral Service, 10:00AM, Friday, August 8, 2008 all at Wiggen & Sons Funeral Home, 2003 N.W. 57th St., Seattle. Private entombment following at Washelli Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Dorothy’s name to the American Cancer Society or Providence Hospice & Home Care of Snohomish County. The family gives thanks for all the cards and calls of support especially during Dorothy’s illness. Special thanks to Providence Hospice & Home Care of Snohomish County Becky and all her physicians and staff at Providence Everett Medical Center and Group Health Everett Medical Center.
Thank you mom for all our times together all our travels all our vacations. We also want you to know how grateful we are to you for all the vacations and trips you took our kids on.You are driving the motor home in heaven,hitting pheasants on the way,ready to go to another waterpark slide.We will be here to catch you at the bottom! Be happy I will love forever.
Auntie,
We will never forget all your visits back here in North Dakota. Thanks for all the good times. We will miss you.
Tell Renae and DadShorty Hi!
Lotz of Love,
Terry and Shelly
Thanks Mom, thank you for always loving me. I will miss your touch, your smile, your laughter, your great sense of humor, your tears, your smell, your voice. I will miss you! Always! Your loving daughter, Debbie
Grandma, thank you so much for everything that you have done for our family! For being the best Grandmother and the best Great Grandmother to Payton!! You have touched everyone’s hearts in so many ways, you will be forever missed and will always have a special place in our hearts!! Especially mine! We love you so much!!
To Donald, Debbie, Sandy, Ginger, and family,
We are so very sorry for your loss. Having been a part of the exteded Riebhoff family for 35 years imaging it without Dorothy is nearly impossible. Her love and joy for her family spilled out at every family gathering and function that she attended. May the hurt in your hearts be slowly replaced with warm and wonderful memories of Dorothy as each day passes.
We send our love to each and everyone of you,
Ken, Ruth, Rachel and Erik Gronvold
And to Dorothy, I just want you to know that I know that I am now number 2.
Ruth
Sorry to hear about Dorothy’s passing.We enjoyed the times we spent together. Have been trying to find you for several years without success. Sorry it had to be this way. Please get in touch with me.
I’m sending you all strength and a hug. Dorothy was a delightful lady & I will miss her smile. Many fond memories of her will forever remain in your hearts and help you all through this time of sorrow. Bless you all.
Dorothy was such a special person she will be missed by many. We feel so fortunate to have been able to do some traveling with her and Donald and to get to know her as a Mother, Grandmother, and Great-Grandmother to
our beautiful Lilly and Lyndsey.
Cruising will never be the same!!!!!
Our love to you all,
Vickie & Stan
Greetings to Don and Debbie,sorry about your loss.
To Don & Family,
So very sorry for your loss. From Betty, Dana & Ruth Ann
To Don & Family,
Our thoughts & prayers are with you during this time. Dorothy was very fortunate to have your strength & support this last year.
Jana said ”Chicken Noodle Soup will never taste as good as ‘Grandma Dorothy’s!”
Richard will miss singing happy birthday to Dorothy at convention.
I will greatly miss Dorothy’s friendship.
Our love is with you during this time.
Love, Richard, Muriel & Jana
Mom, Thank you for everything you have always done for us especially me. You will always be there holding my head – you are my Brightest Star. And yes I know, ”live with in your means”. We will always remember those words and so much, much more.
Mom, a part of me died with you. I Love you so much, Ginger
I was so sorry to hear of Dorothy’s passing—–she will be mised by so many friends. She and I and many of her friends worked together and played together at the Ballard Eagles and our picnics on the Yakima River will long be remembered. Don take care- I know you have been such a care giver and your Family too. So sorry I could not attend her funeral mostly health problems but my thoughts and prayers are with you. Fondly, Dorothy
Dearest Dorothy,
We sat next to each other for many years
at Eagles, many phone calls, your visits to me when I was ill. You were very caring and kind to me. You are out of pain now and please say hello to Brianmy son passed 12/79 you two can look down on me together. Love and miss you.
your friend.
Pat Church
With My Sympathy to all on the lost.
Sorry for the lost.
To Don, Debbie abd Family:
I am so saddened to hear about the passing of your dear Wife and Mother. Dorothy was such a special lady. Not only will she be missed by you but by everyone that knew her. May God give you Peace, Strength and Comfort during this difficult time. Please know my Thoughts and Prayers are with all of you. If there is anything I can do please let me know. With Love and Hugs.
Jan
I’m so sorry to hear about Dorothy, She will always be someone who I look up to.
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