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Here is a link to the video slideshow that was playing at the reception. You can view it where it's hosted on Google Drive, or download it to your computer to watch later.
https://drive.google.com/file…

Obituary

To call Dorothy Aland an avid reader would be an understatement. Her personal library was stocked with finely written novels, stories of scintillating scientific discoveries, and narratives based on the latest archaeological findings.

“A reader lives a thousand lives before he dies,” wrote author George R. R. Martin. By that measure, Dorothy lived countless lifetimes before passing away on July 29, 2023, just shy of her 100th birthday. She was born on August 16, 1923 …

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What were Dorothy's favorite vacation spots?
Oregon coast
Oregon coast
Oregon coast
What were Dorothy's favorite ways to spend free time?
Bird watching, camping, gardening, reading
Bird watching, camping, gardening, reading
Bird watching, camping, gardening, reading
What were Dorothy's favorite games to play?
Scrabble, crossword puzzles
Scrabble, crossword puzzles
Scrabble, crossword puzzles
What were Dorothy's favorite tv shows?
Cosmos, Northern Exposure
Cosmos, Northern Exposure
Cosmos, Northern Exposure

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August 16th, 1923
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Passed away

July 29th, 2023
Portland, OR

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