Dorothy was born on February 8, 1928 in St Edward Nebraska. Dorothy and Don Nordeen were married January 27, 1950 in Albion Nebraska. In 1956 the young couple moved to Renton Washington. Dorothy enjoyed being a homemaker, while her husband was a tile-setter. At their small farm, east of Renton Dorothy enjoyed her goats, sheep, chickens, geese, ducks, rabbits, dogs and cats. As Don, her husband got more involved in music and played in several bands, Dorothy enjoyed going to all of his events and listening to him play music.
Dorothy had three children. Keith was born in 1951 and only survived 3 days due to a heart condition. In 1955 she gave birth to her second son, Dennis and in 1959 gave birth to her daughter Deanna. Both of them remain in the State of Washington.
Dorothy is survived by her sister, Betty of Genoa Nebraska and brother, Larry of St Edward Nebraska. She is also survived by her son Dennis and daughter Deanna, 4 grandsons, Scott, Todd, Thomas and Tyler and 7 great-grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by her infant son, Keith and husband Don whom she was married to for 47 years.
A private family graveside service will be held at Greenwood Memorial Park in Renton, Washington
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