She was born in Port Huron, MI, on December 20th, 1930, but lived in St. Clair until she was married. Dorothy and her family lived in Royal Oak and then in Harrison Township, MI, for several years until they moved to Seminole, FL, in 1973.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles R. Beddow; her parents, Robert Allington and Gertrude Westrick Allington; niece, Sharon Socia and nephew, James Kettel. She is survived by her daughter, LuAnn Beddow Curran and son-in-law Jeff Curran; nieces, Lisa (Scott) Zisler, Lori (Bernd) Wewelsiep, Linda (Tony) Cunha, Carolyn (Gary) Weil, Barbara (Gouch) Nicolai, Nancy (Terry) Millard, Beverly (David) Corwin; nephews, Robert L. Allington, Richard R. Allington, Jerry and (Marie) Meldrum; in addition to several great nieces & great nephews. Dorothy is also survived by a brother, Richard W. Allington.
Dorothy was a member of the Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd for many years. She did volunteer work for Suncoast Hospice of Florida and was also a volunteer for the Pinellas County School District (Pinellas Park Elementary). Prior to that, she was employed by Chrysler Corporation in Centerline, MI, for almost 25 years and at the Molloy Motel in Treasure Island, FL.
In lieu of flowers, we ask that memorial gifts may be made to either:
Corgi Aid Rescue – http://corgiaid.org/wp/donate/ or via mail; CorgiAid 2108 N. 38th Street, Seattle, WA 98103
Suncoast Hospice Foundation – https://suncoasthospicefoundation.org/donations or via mail; Suncoast Hospice Foundation, 5771 Roosevelt Blvd., Clearwater, FL 33760.
To share condolences, visit Dorothy’s website at www.gardensanctuaryfunerals.com.
