COATHAM, Dorothy
Posted: October 21st, 2023
COATHAM, DOROTHY MAY
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Dorothy May Coatham (Petersen) on October 16th, 2023 at the age of 65 years.
Dorothy will be remembered as the devoted Wife of Ted Coatham and loving Mother of Mackenzie (Harland) Brandon of Edmonton. She was predeceased by her parents: Jack and Edna Petersen; in-laws: Bob and Janet Coatham; brother Ed Petersen, sister Lorna Finkbeiner (Petersen) and her baby infant daughter. Dorothy will be remembered fondly by her three brothers and their wives, her two sisters-in-law and their husbands, her many nieces and nephews, numerous cousins, and countless friends.
Dorothy was born on May 9th, 1958 in Coronation, Alberta. In 1976, she moved to Edmonton, Alberta to attend the University of Alberta and NAIT. While in Edmonton she met Ted, who she married on May 5, 1979. Dorothy went on to live in several other Alberta communities including Camrose, Cardston, and finally Lethbridge. Her hard work and attentiveness will be missed by the many who utilized her bookkeeping services over the last 30 years. She will be remembered fondly by many for her love of all sports as both an avid participant and fan. Dorothy’s interests in relation to genealogy, history, literature, gardening, and fashion, in addition to her prowess at all types of crafting, will be missed immensely by those closest to her.
Thank you to all the staff at the St. Michael’s Health Centre for their care. In lieu of flowers the family is requesting donations be made in Dorothy’s name to the St. Michael’s Health Centre. At a time in the future, a gathering to honor Dorothy’s life is planned in order to honor the wonderful person that she was.
Looking back on our earlier years, there are so many wonderful and crazy memories with Dorothy and her family! Sending huge hugs, much love & many prayers to all of you! “Those whom we love & lose are no longer where they were before. They are now…..wherever we are.”
Dear Ted. I’m so very sorry to hear the sad news of Dorothy’s sudden passing. In time the wonderful memories shared with Dorothy will help lessen the pain. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this very sad time.
Hi Ted and family. So sorry hear about Dorothy. My heart is with you.
Lots of Love.
Melinda Stephenson.
Dear Ted
Every few years I would Google Dorothy, with the intention of reaching out and seeing her.
I do not know how so many years have passed… It makes me incredibly sad.
I am incredibly sorry for your loss. And I am incredibly angry at myself for not reaching out.
Dorothy was the light of my undergrad. We rode the bus together. We sat in classes together. And I remember fondly staying at your home with you both.
We watched cheesy soap operas together and laughed so hard. And I was so impressed by her flower garden.
And I loved how she always called me by my full name. Everybody in my life shortens it but she always called me. Roxanne and I always called her Dorothy.
I know quite some time has passed, and this message might be insignificant, but know that she was not insignificant to me
Thinking about you and McKenzie often and now I think about my friend who meant the world to me every night before I go to sleep.
Roxanne