She is survived by her daughters Judy (Theo) Michau-Grieve of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., Laurie (Dennis) Dunbar of Maple Grove, Minn., Kimmerle Minder of Wasilla and Sally Avery of Wasilla; and son John Minder and his wife, Fran, of Shelton, Conn.
She was the beloved grandmother to John, Jennifer, Stephanie, Vonnie, Scott, Jeff and Greg. She has nine great-grandchildren and was looking forward to the birth of her first great-great grandchild in October.
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In November of 2005, her adventuresome spirit led her to Wasilla, where she found a home and will be fondly remembered in the warm hearts of her Alaska friends.
Acccording to her family, “Dorothy generously shared wine, laughter, her life and her love with so very many people from New Jersey to Florida to Alaska. In Dorothy’s own words, ‘It’s been a ‘helluva’ ride!!’”
There was a private memorial and Minder will be interred at Evergreen Cemetery & Crematorium in Hillside, N.J.
In lieu of flowers, donations will be accepted at Mat-Su Regional Homecare & Hospice, 950 E. Bogard Rd. Ste. 132, Wasilla, AK 99654.
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Comments
10 comment(s)Judy wrote on Dec 20, 2008 4:21 AM:
Concerned Friend wrote on Dec 10, 2008 6:10 AM:
john minder wrote on Sep 17, 2008 10:14 AM:
Our faith in humanity is not determined by the good in all of us, But how we understand and deal with the worst in others.
Youyr Loving Son ALways,,m,
John "
Friend wrote on Sep 17, 2008 8:09 AM:
john minder wrote on Sep 17, 2008 5:34 AM:
Jesus said to turn the other cheek. Love your enemy .Boy do I really know what he means now. Thank you for a finally lession as a Mother.
John "
John wrote on Sep 16, 2008 12:41 PM:
Nameless wrote on Sep 16, 2008 11:52 AM:
can destroy, we are all god's children, he treats us all equal, just like I am sure your mother has. "
JOHN MINDER wrote on Sep 16, 2008 10:09 AM:
I guess all the memories are gone. I hope you are happy now.
John "
Michelle wrote on Sep 16, 2008 7:42 AM:
Concerned Friend wrote on Sep 16, 2008 7:11 AM:
My sympathy to you at the
loss of your mom. It is extremely difficult to except
loss, you adjust but never forget. Your mom loved and cherished all of you, her love and concern was
very equal. It was obvious when she communicated with us. She loved each one of you the same. Always very proud
of you all. Dorothy is sitting at our Lord's table looking down at
you all knowing she has left you with care and loving thoughts.
I will miss your mom. "