Dorothy Slotten

Dorothy Slotten

Dorothy Slotten was born November 12, 1932 in Hinsdale, Illinois, the youngest child of Hazel and Elmer Davison. She passed away on February 17, 2015 in Bellevue, Washington. She was preceded in death by her son Karl Slotten in 2012.

She and her husband of 57 years, Ken Slotten, raised their 5 boys on acreage in rural Redmond. Dorothy and Ken were avid square dancers and in later years also enjoyed going on cruises and travelling the world as their health permitted. She loved the holidays and gave her children and grandchildren many memorable Christmas decorations which will remind them fondly of her for years to come.

She is survived by her husband, Ken Slotten, at the family home in Redmond, sons Chris Slotten (Sarah) of Poulsbo, WA, Eric Slotten (Karyn) of Hailey, ID , Todd Slotten, of Burien, WA, and Kurt Slotten (Sharon), of Woodinville, WA, as well as 4 granddaughters and 3 grandsons.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made on her behalf to KCTS Channel 9. Funeral arrangements are under the care of Cedar Lawns Funeral Home of Redmond. The family will take time to remember Dorothy at a private Celebration of Life.