Dorothy Mae Beaudoin

DOROTHY MAE (PARTRIDGE) BEAUDOIN April 28, 1921 ~ August 22, 2013 Dorothy Mae Beaudoin was born to Martin and Dora Partridge on April 28, 1921 in Kenduskeag, Maine, the eldest girl of 13 children. In 1940, Dorothy married Henry "Hank" Beaudoin and they began their life together by traveling across country to Louisiana, California, and then ending up in Vancouver, WA in 1942. For over 67 years she lived in the same house that the couple started building in 1946. At age 92, she passed away peacefully at Peace Health Southwest Washington Medical Center on Thursday, August 22, 2013. At her passing she was surrounded by loving family and friends who will miss her dearly. Dorothy was an active member of New Heights Church and loved attending all the church events and potlucks. She enjoyed knitting and crocheting, tending to her beautiful flower garden, especially her roses, and cooking for big family dinners. Her very favorite pastime was playing cards and she loved to win. She really looked forward to her monthly Bunko games with good friends and food. Dot loved caring for children and pets and over the years she was employed as a babysitter and house sitter for many families who eventually became like part of her family. She was always extremely thoughtful and never seemed to forget a birthday or special occasion for those she cared for. She is survived by sons, Joseph (Gayle) and Henry (Sue) Beaudoin, both of Vancouver; brothers, Richard (Harriet) of Zephyr Hills, FL and Alden (Joyce) of Kenduskeag, MA; sister, Eunice Ames (Lloyd) of Kenduskeag; grandchildren, Michelle, Scott, David, Dani, Mike, Andy, Nicki, Dolly, and Damon; 18 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Hank in 1974; 10 brothers and sisters; and grandsons, Paul and John. Her memorial service will be held Thursday, August 29th at 3:00 p.m. at Evergreen Memorial Gardens, 1101 NE 112th Ave., Vancouver, WA 98684. Directly following the service there will be a gathering of friends and family at Joe's Place Farms Caf, 701 NE 112th Ave., Vancouver, WA 98684. Contributions in Dorothy's name may be made to the Disabled American Veterans. - See more at: http://obits.columbian.com/obituaries/columbian/obituary.aspx?n=dorothy-mae-beaudoin&pid=166642241&fhid=5644#fbLoggedOut

Dorothy Mae Beaudoin

April 28, 1921 - August 22, 2013