Jeannette Ruth Dodge

Jeannette Ruth Dodge was born on September 3, 1930, in Portland, Oregon the daughter of William and Ruth Foster. As a young child Jeannette lived briefly in Portland before moving to Oregon City with her family, where she was raised and educated. Jeannette attended Oregon City High School, graduating in 1949. She attended Stephens College in Columbia, MO for two years. As an adult she resided in the metropolitan area including West Linn and later Oak Grove. Jeannette worked for several area insurance firms as a clerk during her more than 20-year career including Cole, Clark, Cunningham; AllState Insurance and others. She also worked at Clackamas County Elder and Senior Care Programs from 1990 to 2001. She loved spending time with her family and many friends, enjoyed cats, reading, eating dessert and visiting the Oregon Coast. Jeannette died on August 4 in Portland at the age of 77. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Steven E. and Sherri Dodge, and son, William H. Dodge all of Portland; Her daughter, Sandra L. Dodge of Renton, Washington; Her granddaughter, Ashleigh Brooks of Beaverton, Oregon; Her sister, Mary Lou McGrath of San Mateo, California; and her niece, Kymn McGrath of Turlock, California. Jeannette was preceded in death by parents William P. and Ruth E. Foster and by her nephew Kevin McGrath.

Memorial Service

West Linn Senior Center
1180 Rosemont Road
West Linn , OR US 97068
Saturday, September 6, 2008, 4:00 PM

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