Birth date: Sep 13, 1924 Death date: Feb 24, 2017
Dorothy will truly be missed by all who knew and loved her. She was born on September 13, 1924 to Milton and Lillian Brady in San Francisco.She met the love of her life, Eto (Ed) and was married on August 23, 1942. Their first chi Read Obituary
Oh Stephanie, how I miss seeing and talking to you. My mom and I were so grateful to have you in our lives and to help us grieve for my dad. It was wonderful to be connected to so many wonderful people who continued to be a huge part of my mom’s life and in mine as well. I will carry on in my mom’s footsteps and reach out to this wonderful group as I grieve for my mom. Hugs to you Stephanie and I hope to see you again if and when you come to California for a visit. XO Susan
Susan: I haven’t seen you for quite awhile, and want to share the following with you at this time to let you know how dear your mom was to me, and to so many of us over the years we were blessed to know her: I feel privileged to have gotten to know Dorothy for about 5/6 years during & after the time she attended a support group, after her husband died, until I moved out of California. Many can well imagine how painful it is after any one you love has died. What I observed during this long, difficult, challenging time is a woman who connected to others with care & support & generosity. I often witnessed Dorothy offering a kind word, a small comforting ‘gift’, a coveted insight, a hug, and/or a humorous aside (sometimes many of these at the same time!). She shared her own story in ways which were helpful for so many. Even in her own pain, Dorothy often presented a robust, feisty perspective which was endearing and fun. As you know, Dorothy well knew how to ‘stick to her guns’! She was certainly no caricature of a ‘senior citizen’. Dorothy welcomed all group new-comers, helping integrate them into the ‘fold’. She was a regular attendee in both the weekly group & the weekly diners, in addition to other engagements with those she had grown to know closely after Eto died. As you may know, it is not everyone who is able to find & cultivate new & deep friendships after the death of one’s life-long partner. That she persisted in sharing in community, even when some of her pain continued, is a testament to her life-force & interest in life and what makes it, & herself, not only ‘tick’. . .but also worthwhile. There is no doubt she loved her family as they were consistently in her thoughts & comments & well-wishes. Dorothy invited us into her life with kindness, letting us glimpse some of her deepest dreams. Those of us who accepted her invitation to connect have been well rewarded. Thus, as is life’s nature, we have our own griefs in her absence in the manifest world, while we feel honored to gather to appreciate her life at this time of her passing out of this physical realm. Blessings & prayers, dear Dorothy, for you and your family/friends. Thank you for gracing us with your presence. You are missed and still loved, staying in our hearts, which always remember. BEST for all, ? Stephanie Amsden
