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Dora McCollum, long time school librarian for the Kennewick School District and member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Kennewick, Washington, was born on August 17, 1936, and peacefully passed away on October 8, 2024. 

She is survived by her son, Duane, daughter-in-law Jodi, their children Allana and Meagan, and her brother Julius Jared and sister-in-law Ellen of Auburn, Washington as well as hundreds of friends and former students. She follows her father, William Jared, Sr., …

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Memories & condolences

I'm so sorry to hear that Dori passed away.  She was a long-time, good friend of mine starting back in the 1980's at De…
I'm so sorry to hear that Dori passed away.  She was a long-time, good friend of mine starting back…
I'm so sorry to hear that Dori passed away.  She was a long-time…

Dear Duane,

I am so sorry for your loss. I knew your mother back in 2007 when I was attending Bethlehem Lutheran Church.…

Dear Duane,

I am so sorry for your loss. I knew your mother back in 2007 when I was attending Bethle…

Dear Duane,

I am so sorry for your loss. I knew your mother back …

Community Involvement

Church

Attendee of

Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Kennewick, Washin

Volunteered for

Volunteer of

Bethlehem Lutheran School

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What causes did Dora care about most?
Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Kennewick, WA
Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Kennewick, WA
Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Kennewick, WA
What were Dora's favorite ways to exercise?
Walking
Walking
Walking
What were Dora's favorite ways to spend free time?
Reading, gardening.
Reading, gardening.
Reading, gardening.
What were Dora's favorite tv shows?
CNN Headline News, MSNBC
CNN Headline News, MSNBC
CNN Headline News, MSNBC

Timeline

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Born

August 17th, 1936
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Started a job at Kennewick School District

1976
Kennewick, WA
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Retired from Southridge High School (Kennewick School District)

1999
Kennewick, WA

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Cause of death

Natural causes

Method of disposition

Cremation

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