Dorothy June MacDonald

Dorothy “Dottie” June Gunnarson MacDonald,90, 0f Summerville, SC, widow of Malcolm M. MacDonald went to be with her Lord, Tuesday, February 3. 2015 . The relatives and friends of Dottie MacDonald are invited to attend her memorial services at 2:00 pm at Deer Park Baptist Church, 8875 Old University Blvd., N. Charleston ,SC 29406 on Saturday February 7, 20015. Burial will be private. The family will receive friends one hour prior at the church. Dorothy was born June 5,1924 in Chicago, IL a daughter of the late John Gunnarson and Anna Rosemarie Swanson Gunnarson. She was a member of Deer Park Baptist Church and had worked over 33 ½ years as an Administrative Assistant for Lutheran Social Services, Augustana Home and Salem Home in Chicago, IL. In earlier years she enjoyed teaching Sunday School, singing in the choir, bowling, traveling and dancing. Her smile greeted everyone she met and was followed with a hug. Dottie’s faith in the Lord was most important to her. Her church Deer Park and the Lydia Sunday School class held a special place in her heart. Dottie spent her last months at Royal Oaks Senior Care, where her caregivers were exceptional there! She is survived by her daughter: Barbara Behrens and her husband John, of Ladson, SC, a step son: Dr. Richard MacDonald of Washington, DC, her beloved grandsons: David Behrens and his wife Linda and Daniel Behrens and his wife Melissa, and beloved great grandchild: Tyler Behrens. She was preceeded in death by her husband of 49 ½ years :Ronald T. Chandler and Malcolm M. MacDonald (13 ½ years) and her brother : Arthur John Gunnarson. In Lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her name to: Deer Park Baptist Church “Reveal God’s Plan” , 8875 Old University Blvd., N. Charleston, SC 29406 (843)553-1172. Arrangements provided by CAROLINA MEMORIAL PARK, FUNERALS and CREMATIONS, 7113 Rivers Ave., N. Charleston, SC 29406. A memorial message may be sent to the family at www.carolinamemorial.com.