Dorothy M Holland

Dorothy M. Holland, 97, of Wenatchee, WA, passed away Saturday, January 17, 2015, with her three children by her side. She was a proud lifetime Wenatchee resident, where she was born to Florence and Leon Brown on April 8, 1917. Her life in the valley included attendance at Whitman and Sunnyslope schools, before moving to Dryden where she graduated from High School in 1936. Following graduation, Dorothy moved to Seattle, where she attended Wilson Business College and developed skills she would later use as a bookkeeper for the family business. Upon her return to Wenatchee, Dorothy met Robert W. “Bob” Holland, and they were married on February 9, 1940. At the time of Bob’s passing in 2012, they had enjoyed 72 years of married life. As a wife and mother of three, Dorothy proved to be a consummate homemaker. She served as room mother, den mother, Cub Scout and Bluebird leader and organized school carnival fundraisers. She excelled in sewing and knitting, fashioning coats, prom and bridesmaids dresses, baby outfits and curtains. Her cooking skills were second to none. From decorative cakes and cinnamon rolls to large family dinners, Dorothy left a legacy of fond memories and cherished recipes. Dorothy’s Christmas fudge was eagerly anticipated by employees at the family business, and even this year she did not disappoint them. Together, Dorothy and her husband Bob purchased Holland Machine Inc.(formerly the E.T. Pybus Machine Shop) in 1964. Even after her retirement as bookkeeper, she remained an active presence at “the shop” for many years. Highlights of Dorothy’s life included many trips to her son Mike’s cabin at Lake Chelan; a 1990 visit to daughter Marcia and family in Bangkok, Thailand; and a visit to the Hawaiian Islands with daughter Linda and family. Dorothy was a lifetime member of the Wenatchee Chapter of Soroptomist International, and a member of Topaz Women’s Club. Family was paramount in Dorothy’s life. Daily hour long chats and family visits kept Dorothy happy and involved to the end. With a keen mind and flawless memory, Dorothy could provide a missing detail or correct a younger family member on family history or current events. Dorothy is survived by daughter, Linda (William) Moore of Gilroy CA; son, Michael Holland (Kathleen Waslenko) of Wenatchee; daughter, Marcia (Keith) Flagler of Palm Springs, CA; her grandchildren Lajette England, Reagan Maechling, Ellie Coen, Brent Coen, Lucas Flagler, Kael Holland; and great grandchildren, Morgan and Will England, Emme Tucker, Cade Maechling, and Zimora and Lennox Coen. Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband, parents, and siblings, Lois Harris and Richard Brown and daughter-in-law, Bettie Jo “B.J.” Holland. Dorothy was greatly loved and will be forever missed by her family. Celebration of Life Service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, January 23, 2015 at Jones & Jones ~ Betts Memorial Chapel with Interment following at Wenatchee City Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 4-7 p.m. on Thursday, January 22 at Jones & Jones ~ Betts Funeral Home. Memorials may be made in Dorothy’s memory to Central Washington Hospital. The family wishes to extend their heartfelt appreciation to the staff at Central Washington Hospital for their excellent care during her recent brief stay. Please express your thoughts and memories on the online guest book at jonesjonesbetts.com. Arrangements are by Jones & Jones-Betts Funeral Home.

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Dorothy M Holland

April 8, 1917 - January 17, 2015