Marion Delores Cottingham “Dodie”
1942 – 2017
It is with deep sorrow that the family of Dodie Cottingham
announce her passing on Saturday, May 27, 2017 in
Cranbrook, BC at 75 years of age.
Dodie was born on March 7, 1942 in Willingdon, AB. As a
small child her parents moved her to Cloverdale, BC. After her high school years, Dodie joined the R.C.A.F. which led
her to R.C.A.F. Station Greenwood in Nova Scotia. There
she met and married her husband John, of whom she
was married to for 54 wonderful years. Dodie and John
travelled whenever they could. Besides family gatherings,
Dodie enjoyed gardening and the Kootenay Ice.
Dodie is survived by her loving husband John, son Darren,
both of Cranbrook, BC, her daughter Kelly of Miramichi,
NB, grandsons Tom Williams, Andy Williams (Sarah), her
great granddaughter Avery Ann of Cold Lake, AB, her sister
Barbara and family of the East Kootenay and numerous
relatives and dear friends spread throughout Canada and
the USA.
Dodie was predeceased by her parents Peter and Mary
Gordey of Cloverdale, BC.
A family gathering to celebrate Dodie’s life will be held
at a later date. Memorial donations can be made to your
favourite charity.
Arrangements entrusted to McPherson Funeral Service.
Condolences for the family can be offered at:
www.mcphersonfh.com