Dorothy L. (Sackett) Petersen

Dorothy Louise (Sackett) Petersen, 90, was born in Sumner (Mountain View) on August 11, 1922 and died Thanksgiving Day November 22, 2012 at Foundation House in Federal Way. At the age of 14 she moved with her family to Pacific and graduated from Auburn High School, class of 41. Dottie worked for Schwabacker’s, War Assets Sub-Regional Office in Auburn, and Massey Food Center. She retired from Pacific Northwest Bell in October 1977. There she was a Service Representative and Teller. She was proud to be a telephone pioneer. After retirement she worked for McFarland’s in Pacific and Metro Hauling. Dorothy married John Petersen in the Mountain View Lutheran Church on May 14, 1949. They lived in Pacific until May of 1990 moving to Auburn. John preceded her in death in 2004. She was also preceded in death by her parents Clayton and Marguerite Sackett and brother Roland. Dottie is survived by her sister Madeleine Massey, daughter Denise (Jerry), granddaughter Angelique (Shawn), and great granddaughter Kensie.Dorothy and John were members of several clubs including Interlaaken Dance Club and Enumclaw Moose Lodge. They loved to dance and travel. Dottie loved her animals and working in her flower gardens. Visitation will be held at Price-Helton on December 6th from 12 – 7 pm. A committal service will be held Friday, December 7th 11:15 – 11:45 am at Tahoma National Cemetery in Kent with a celebration of live service Friday, December 7th from 12:30 – 1:30 pm at Price-Helton Funeral Home, 702 Auburn Way N. in Auburn. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Auburn Valley Humane Society, 1402 Lake Tapps Pkwy E. Ste 104 #385, Auburn, WA 98092-8157. Online sentiments may be journaled at www.price-heltonfuneralhome.com

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