Dorthea May Stuart (Mitchell) age 83, passed away August 7th 2020 in Olympia, WA. She was born in Summersville Missouri in May of 1937 to William and Faye Mitchell. Dorthea is preceded in death by her husband Donald W. Stuart and parents, her 5 sisters Dollie, Goldie, Stella, Alice, Lois and 3 brothers Elmer, Earl and Clyde Mitchell.
Dorthea and Donald were married in 1955 and together for 47 years. They lived in several locations while serving in the United States Navy for 21 years before settling down with their family in Tenino, WA in 1974.
She’s survived by her daughters - Donna Winton, Dianna Rader, and Danita Stuart - Her Grandchildren: Lacey Rader, Michael Rader, Kayleen Sesna (Shawn), Heather Winton (Zach Gard), Ashley Morris (Kyle). Great-Grandchildren: Ian Riggins, Damien Rader, Nolan and Kinley Morris, Jace and Emmry Sesna.
Dottie was Mom, Grandma, Great Grandma and substitute Mom for a multitude of not just family but friends who needed any of the above. She was the meaning of “FAMILY” in every sense of the word.
She will be greatly missed and remembered with utmost fondness and love.