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Dora Evelyn Brown
05/15/1919 — 11/04/2009
From Richland, WA, US | Born in Marion, Illinois
Dora Evelyn Brown
Dora Evelyn Brown slipped away from us peacefully November 4, 2009, at Richland Gardens in Richland. She was born May 15, 1919 to parents Charles and Edna McInturff in Marion, Illinois. She met the love of her life, Carl Thomas Brown and married August 30, 1938.
After Carl was discharged from the Navy, they moved to Richland in January of 1945 and set up house. Dora was a homemaker and baby sat in her home for many years. She was a loving wife, devoted mother, and a very proud grandmother, great grandmother and great great grandmother and was the world's best mother-in-law.
She liked to camp, go fishing and just be with her family.
She loved to laugh and have her family around her. In family gatherings, she was the center of attention. Everyone who came in contact with her loved her immediately. She was just a warm, loving person with a lot of love to give. Her family was her life. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 66 years, Carl Brown, her parents, Charles and Edna McInturff, her sisters, Noami Stevens of Metropolis, II, and Mary McInturff of Creal Springs, II., son-in-law Donald Boggs, and granddaughter, Donna Dittus. Dora is survived by her daughters, Carolyn Hebert of Richland, Marolyn Jerry Whitten of Richland and Sharon Norris Johnson of Richland, her sister, Helen Fly of Marion, II. and sister- in-law, Doris Brown of Kennewick. Her beloved grandchildren, Dave Debbie Hebert, John Lisa Hebert, Mark Shannon Whitten, Bill Dianne Whitten, Dawn Steve Brackensick, Jimmy Patty Boggs; great grandchildren, Zane and Chad Hebert, Ryan and Nicole Whitten, Kaylea, Kenny and Kassi Brackensick, Nick Reavis, Kyla and Jessie Whitten, Lindsey and Cassidy Howen, Jacob and Zachery Hebert and her great great grandchildren, Adasyn Whitten and Jayden Wissman. She leaves behind numerous nieces and nephews who loving called her Aunt Dory.
Dora's family would like to express our greatest appreciation for the loving care she received from the staff of Richland Gardens and the staff of Lower Valley Hospice. They were a true blessing. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Monday, November 9, 2009 at Memories at Sunset Event Center, located on the beautiful grounds of Sunset Memorial Gardens, Richland. Visitation will be Sunday the 8th from 1:00-4:00 PM at Einans Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, please send contributions to: Lower Valley Hospice and Palliative Care, 3920 Outlook Road, Sunnyside, Washington 98944.
Mrs brown was a wonderful women. She was always good to me. I recall alot of good times with her and mr brown and the whole family. My heart goes out to the family. Sorry to hear about your loss. Rick Cooper
Like my sister Marsha, I have many fond memories of “Dory”. Dory & Carl lived on the opposite side of my Granparents, George & Gladys Hammackin an “A” house on McPherson. Whenever I’d visit my Grandparents, I would see Dory too. I also fondly remember our camping trips with Dory and Carl, up to Sawmill Flats. Dory was a wonderful, warm, bright, cheerful woman. I am honored to have known this special Lady.
Dora was such a dear lady! We really enjoyed her at RG. I am sorry I missed the funeral, I was out of town and just heard a couple of weeks ago. I am so sorry for your loss! Sending a hug, Becky R.
When I think of grandma Brown I think of her as your all American old fashioned grandma. She loved her family with all her heart and took care of each of us to her highest capability all year long, year after year. That is what she truly enjoyed doing. She may not be with us anymore but I believe that she is hand in hand with the love of her life taking care of him again because that’s what she enjoys doing and that gives me comfort and peace. I love you and will miss you grandma, Shannon xoxo
Grandma was such a loving person,she always made you feel loved when every she saw you. I have so many memories of her that I will always cherish them. For such a small Lady she had a huge hart.She was the only one that could get away with calling me Markie Doodle, I will always love you Grandma.
My parents, Dick & Betty Polk, lived next door to Carl & Dory in their “A” house when I was born. My grandparents, George & Gladys Hammack, lived on the back side of the house. Somehow, the Hammack/Polk/Brown families just seemed to meld together as one big family. Years later, a friend and I rented from Carl & Dory, the same house I was born in. There’s never been a time in my life that I did not know Carl & Dory and all the girls. I have fond remembrances of camping trips, family reunions, cookouts and just socializing with the Browns. Dory was one of the sweetest women I ever knew. She had a delightful laugh and you heard it often — a trait all her girls inherited. She seemed to find joy in so many things and was such a treat to be around. The last few years have been hard for Dory. May she now rest in peace with Carl and enjoy eternity with the love of her life.
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