Dorothy P. Owens

02/12/1923 — 05/27/2003

From Richland, WA, US | Born in Sulphur, LA

Dorothy P. Owens

Dorothy P. Owens was born to Addie Dugas and Jefferson D. Portie on February 12, 1923, in Sulphur, Louisiana, Calcasieiu Parish, and died May 27, 2003, in Richland, Washington. She was 80.

Dottie lived in the Tri-Cities from 1943 to 1945 in the old Hanford barracks.  She met William Louis Owens, and they were married on June 25, 1944, in Seattle, Washington.  They first lived in an apartment in Yakima, then in a small camp trailer in the old Hanford trailer court.

From 1945 to 1947, Lou and Dottie followed construction in Orchard, Minnesota; Flint, Michigan; Eudora, Kansas; Louisville, Kentucky and Wyandotte, Michigan.  Lou was drafted in 1946 while they were in Wyandotte.  Dottie lived with her family in Louisiana until Lou returned from the service in 1947.  They then moved back to the Tri-Cities and have been here ever since.

Dottie worked for Hanford Federal Credit Union where she was a manager for 23 years until she retired in January, 1980.  She joined Beta Sigma Phi in 1950, and she belonged to the VFW Auxiliary and Prairie Shufflers Square Dance Club.

Lou preceded Dottie in death on March 19, 1986.  She is survived by daughter, Vicki Owens of Kampala, Uganda, son, William and grandson, William Louis of Las Vegas, Nevada.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, May 31, 2003, at Einan’s Funeral Home.  Interment will follow in Sunset Memorial Gardens.

Visitation will be at Einan’s from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Friday.

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  • Vicki and Bill,

    I am so sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. I cherish my visit with her and catching up on old times this past summer. You are in my thoughts are prayers.

    Sharen

    Sharen Manolopoulos
    November 4, 2014
    Redmond, WA, US
  • Beautiful pictures; beautiful lady.She will be sorely missed but she has left us with endearing memories of happy times.

    Grady and Ann Dugas
    November 4, 2014
    Marion, LA, US
  • Hi Vicki and Bill: We visited with you briefly Friday evening. We are so sorry for your loss.

    In going through some older photos, came across some of both your parents. When I accomplish the task, I will get the photos to one of you to share. There are some really nice candid photos of them both.

    If I do not get them to you before you both have to return to your homes, please email me a mailing address where we could send them.

    Johanna and Jim

    Jim and Johanna Caylor
    November 4, 2014
    Richland, WA, US
  • May the good Lord rest your soul in peace.I have heard alot about you from your lovely daughter Vicki who will dearly miss u!!! May God strengthen us all by his Grace and love………

    Hilda Hakiza
    November 4, 2014
    London, United, Kingdom
  • Thinking of you at this time

    and hoping that you find comfort from one another and the many cherished memories that you share

    Melvin P. Dugas
    November 4, 2014
    Sulphur, LA, US
  • Vicki and Bill,

    I am so sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. I cherish my visit with her and catching up on old times this past summer. You are in my thoughts are prayers.

    Sharen

    Sharen Manolopoulos
    November 4, 2014
    Redmond, WA, US
  • Beautiful pictures; beautiful lady.She will be sorely missed but she has left us with endearing memories of happy times.

    Grady and Ann Dugas
    November 4, 2014
    Marion, LA, US
  • Hi Vicki and Bill: We visited with you briefly Friday evening. We are so sorry for your loss.

    In going through some older photos, came across some of both your parents. When I accomplish the task, I will get the photos to one of you to share. There are some really nice candid photos of them both.

    If I do not get them to you before you both have to return to your homes, please email me a mailing address where we could send them.

    Johanna and Jim

    Jim and Johanna Caylor
    November 4, 2014
    Richland, WA, US
  • May the good Lord rest your soul in peace.I have heard alot about you from your lovely daughter Vicki who will dearly miss u!!! May God strengthen us all by his Grace and love………

    Hilda Hakiza
    November 4, 2014
    London, United, Kingdom
  • Thinking of you at this time

    and hoping that you find comfort from one another and the many cherished memories that you share

    Melvin P. Dugas
    November 4, 2014
    Sulphur, LA, US
  • Vicki and Bill,

    I am so sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. I cherish my visit with her and catch up on old times this past summer. You are in my thoughts are prayers.

    Sharen

    Sharen Manolopoulos
    November 4, 2014
    Redmond, WA, US
  • Vicki, Bill, William, our prayers and thoughts are with you during this time. Grandma Dottie lived a good and full life, we pray you’ll continually find comfort in Jesus’ loving arms. With our love, Matthew, Rhoda, Rachel

    Matthew, Rhoda and Rachel
    November 4, 2014
    Kampala, Kampala, Uganda
  • Just wanted to let you know that you will continue to be in my prayers. Laura Coe keeps me posted when she hears news from Uganda so I have already been praying for you in the last week or so. How long do you plan to be in the States? Could you send me you phone contact while you are here, I would love to talk to you. Any specific prayer requests keep me posted. Love you, Lori

    Lori Ssebulime
    November 4, 2014
    Selinsgrove, PA, US
  • Dear Vicki:

    My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May God continue to give you His peace, love and comfort at this time.

    Love Barb

    Barb Giesbrecht
    November 4, 2014
    Lethbridge, AL, CA
  • Vicki and Bill,

    I will always remember the sound of your mom’s laughter. It was warm and full of joy – and that is the way I remember her as a kid growing up across the street from you.

    God Bless you Dottie.

    Paul Casey
    November 4, 2014
    Richland, WA, US
  • Dear Vicki,

    I was sad to hear your mom passed away. I would be at the funeral, but I am in a training all day on Saturday. Let me know what I can do. I’m sure it has been difficult to be so far away. Patricia

    Patricia I. Curtis
    November 4, 2014
    West, Richland, WA, US
  • Dear Vicki,

    I am sorry to read of your mother’s death. My mom passed away in ’87. I hope your time in the area is full of rich memories of your mom. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

    Kathy

    Kathy Phreaner Carlton
    November 4, 2014
    Othello, WA, US
  • I wish to extend my deepest sympathy to Dottie’s Son, Daughter, and grandson.

    I became friends with Dottie a few years ago and our monthly visits became something I looked forward to. She was so fiesty and loved so much to talk about her grandson. I remember so many wonderful stories she shared with me. The last thing I did for her was rub her feet after she was in the hospital. I always called her “twinkle toes”. She will truly be missed.

    April Morgan
    November 4, 2014
    Benton, City, WA, US
  • Dear Vicki

    May the Comforter be with you and the rest of your family at this time!

    With love and a big hug

    Kim

    Kim Kaburara
    November 4, 2014
    London, England, UK
  • Dear Vicki,

    Our heartfelt condolences! We would have loved to be with you the Ugandan wayduring this time, however, we will continue to pray that the Holy spirit will be your true comfort.

    You & Bill are in our prayers always.

    Big double squeeze hugs,

    Annie & Moses

    Moses & Annie Otyek
    November 4, 2014
    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
  • Vicki & fam.

    May Jesus comfort you as only He can in the days to come.

    We are grateful for the hope of seeing your Mom in heaven.

    Dio è grande!

    God is great and big!

    Love, Paolo, C’thy, Mira & Chi

    Fam. Tellini
    November 4, 2014
    Rome, Italy
  • I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. I can’t imagine how hard that must be. Please know that you are in my prayers. May God’s peace surround you as you finish the difficult business in the coming days.

    Laura Coe
    November 4, 2014
    Tempe, AZ, US
  • Vicki & family

    Kitalo nyo. May you find comfort in the arms of Jesus at this time. We are praying for you. Psalm 23.

    Ruth from my family and on behalf of UCA

    Ruth Senyonyi
    November 4, 2014
    Kampala, Uganda
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