Dorothy Ann Brown

Dorothy, AKA Dot and Dottie, was born June 24th, 1930 in Ponca City, Oklahoma to Floyd and Charlotte Warner. She and her beloved brother Tom were raised in Enid, Oklahoma.

Dottie attended parochial and public schools. She was the Enid High School Band Queen and with her beautiful smile and warm personality Dorothy was voted Friendliest Girl by her classmates. Money was tight for her family, prompting her to enter Beauty Contests to earn College Scholarships. She was awarded Miss Congeniality and was named Miss Enid, Oklahoma in 1951.

Dottie attended Benedictine College in Atchison, Kansas and Oklahoma State University where she was a member of Kappa Alpha Theta Sorority. She maintained life-long friendships from her school days.

On December 28, 1951 Dottie married her beloved husband George Brown, whom she had known in Enid. They moved to San Antonio, Texas for George’s first assignment with the Air Force. They enjoyed exploring the area and nearby Mexico. His next assignment took them to Spokane, WA and the beautiful scenery of the Pacific Northwest. Newlywed life was interrupted by the Korean War, with George serving as a pilot. Dottie stayed with her parents in Enid, and their first child Terry was born during George’s overseas duties. After the war the small family lived in Oklahoma City where second son Tim was born. When George started his flying career with United Airlines in 1955, they settled in the Seattle area. Dottie loved being a mother and homemaker; children Betsy, Steve, Brad and Jaime brought the family to eight. As teenagers, three of the children would be diagnosed with Retinitis Pigmentosa, a degenerative hereditary disease causing blindness later in life. Dottie enjoyed the active household that included numerous pets who kept her company when the kids were at school.

In 1973 George and Dot purchased an ocean front condo at Mana Kai Maui, an idyllic location that provided much fun and relaxation to the family and friends over the years.

Dottie became a widow at age 54 when George died of cancer in 1984. She remained in the Redmond family home, keeping busy with many interests. An active member of St Jude Church, she volunteered with Stephen Ministries. Dottie was a loyal member of Alanon for many years. Friendships were very important to her and she was loved by many people. She liked to read and watch the news and kept informed about local and national politics, local current events, events happening worldwide. She had a special interest in shows about animals and nature. She had a strong knowledge of history. Dottie enjoyed theatre performances and the symphony. She appreciated the opportunity to travel worldwide and visit family and friends throughout the USA. Dottie kept in close contact with her children and grandchildren and delighted in time with them.

In October 2011 Dottie wed Angelo Girone, a fellow St Jude Parishioner. Their union allowed her to care for him and be by his side as he fought cancer. He succumbed to the disease just nine months later.

Dottie moved to Emerald Heights in 2015. She enjoyed living there and was very grateful for the love, laughter, and help she received from Hassicare staff.

Dottie is survived by her children Terry, Tim (Somnea-deceased), Betsy (Paul), Brad (Karla), and Jaime; as well as Grandchildren Christian and Grace. In addition, sister in law Joanie Warner, niece Deby Warner, nephew Scott Warner, Niece Kim Selig and nephew Doug Brown.

Donations to Foundation Fighting Blindness are greatly appreciated. Contact 800-683-555 or fightingblindness.org.