Mary Ruth Dodrill | Passages


August 17, 2012 · Updated 12:02 PM 

Mary Ruth Dodrill passed away into the arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Aug. 10, 2012.

She was 98.

She was born June 18, 1914 to Robert and Lillian Allen in Washington County, Ore.

She spent 40 years as a registered nurse and nursing home administrator.

She married Edward Denend in 1946 and had two sons, John and Robert. Edward died in 1975. She later married Frank Dodrill of Bremerton; he also preceded her in death.

Mary was also preceded in death by her parents; a brother, John; and a sister, Suzella.

She is survived by her sons, John (Becky) Denend of Poulsbo and Robert (Terry) Denend of LaPine, Ore.; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held at a future date.

— Mary Ruth Dodrill family

 

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