Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
Dorothy Ettleson Obituary
Ettleson, Dorothy (nee Dorman) age 101, of Sun City, AZ, devoted wife of the late William, loving mother of Maury (Ruth), Sari (Jerry) Einbinder, and Joseph Pedott, grandmother of Edward (Pam) Einbinder, Cindy Ziessler, Michael (Jeri), Sherry (Dan Weiss), and Linda (Gary) Stolberg, great-grandmother of 12: Emily, Elliott, Kara, Matthew, Daniel, Elizabeth, Jacob, Hale, Ilana, Rose, Ari, and Maya. Grave side service 1 p.m., Monday, April 10, 2009 at Sunland Memorial Park, 15826 W. Del Webb Boulevard, Sun City, AZ. Phone 623-933-0161. 
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Dorothy Ettleson
3 Entries
Gerald Gordon
April 13, 2009
Dear Maury, Ruth, and Matthew, and all the family;
We send our sincere condolences to you all on the passing of your mother, Dorothy.
We know the memories of her long life will comfort you.
Gerald and Michelle Gordon
Ettleson Barbara
April 13, 2009
Dear Maury, Sari, Ruth and Jerry,
One of the Wortmans told me about your mom's passing. I am sorry to have lost touch with her and you for so many years. Dorothy was a strong minded woman with a big heart. My condolences on your loss.
Barb Ettleson e-mail: [email protected]
April 12, 2009
Dear Maury, Ruth, and Matthew, I extend to you all, and to your family my condolences on the passing of your mother and great grandmother. I know she will be missed. You must be comforted by her long life. Sincerely, Larry Gordon
Showing 1 - 3 of 3 results
Make a Donation
in Dorothy Ettleson's name
Memorial Events
for Dorothy Ettleson
How to support Dorothy's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreWays to honor Dorothy Ettleson's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
