Dorothy oos Madison
June 15, 1920 - August 12, 2010
Obituary
Dorothy Oos Madison
6-15-20 – 8-12-10
Dorothy was called home by God shortly after her 90th birthday. Born in Minnesota, she moved to Seattle at the age of seven. She was preceded in death by her parents, Peter and Clara Oos, sister Jane Grinnell, brother Peter Oos and husband Orrin Madison. She leaves behind three step-sons, Charles, Jim and Gary Madison, nephew Donald Cooper, niece Laura Zoroya, her long time dear friend Peggy Couse and very loyal and supporting neighbors. Dorothy graduated from Cornish School of Allied Arts with a degree in Design and was a talented painter and lifetime artist. She was a Charter 1948 Member of the Renton Soroptimist International where she served a term as President and Northwestern District 1 Director Washington/Oregon. Dorothy was a small business owner, having operated two shops on Capitol Hill; Apropos, an upscale women’s boutique and later; Great Things, an elegant home décor shop. She was a supporter of the Mercer Island Visual Arts League and the Frye Art Museum. At Dorothy’s request, there were no services. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Bonney-Watson and burial was at Holyrood Cemetery. Please visit Dorothy’s obituary and guestbook online at www.bonneywatson.com. A celebration of her life will take place at her home. Please contact Barbara Cooper 253-460-1651 for date and time.
For Dorothy – I worked for Dorothy and her brother Peter, for several years at Great Things. She was a trooper, and a fellow commrad during certains trying times with all the guys! Mark, Tom, Brad, Ron, and I had many fun times kidding around with her, and her flamboyant coats and scarves! We kept in touch over the years, and then lost track these past 4 – I’m so sorry that she is gone – she and her sister, Jane, and brother Peter were very much a part of my life and my families – I miss her and them all. Marie
Dorothy … we will miss you terribly! Knew you for a short time, but you gave joy to our lives. Your fun jabs with John over meals snatching each others bacon at breakfast! Joking eachother about falling asleep in your wheelchairs, talking about going to happy hours none of us doing so! … just enjoying your personality. You were a special lady! Peace in God’s family! Love you.