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Dorothy “Dottie” Meeter Zylstra

Birth	:	21 Apr 1926
Death	:	5 Oct 2008
Burial	:	New Providence Primitive Baptist Cemetery, Maryville, Blount County, USA
Coordinate	:	35.6474991, -83.9860992
Plot	:	Sec 6, blk 172, lot 15
Description	:	wife of Wesley Zylstra Dorothy M. "Dottie" Zylstra died peacefully on October 5, 2008 at Summer Hill Retirement Center, Oak Harbor at the age of 82. She was born April 21, 1926 to Oak Harbor pioneers Edward and Jessie (Piebenga-Dewilde) Meeter. Dottie attended Oak Harbor High School, where she was a member of the Cheerleading squad, graduating with the Class of 1944. She worked for a time in the bakery at the Oak Harbor Co-op and then worked as a sales clerk at Oak Harbor Pharmacy for thirteen years for Lyle Paul and Wes Larsen. Dotty married Wesley Rein Zylstra on... Read More	wife of Wesley Zylstra Dorothy M. "Dottie" Zylstra died peacefully on October 5, 2008 at Summer Hill Retirement Center, Oak Harbor at the age of 82. She was born April 21, 1926 to Oak Harbor pioneers Edward and Jessie (Piebenga-Dewilde) Meeter. Dottie attended Oak Harbor High School, where she was a member of the Cheerleading squad, graduating with the Class of 1944. She worked for a time in the bakery at the Oak Harbor Co-op and then worked as a sales clerk at Oak Harbor Pharmacy for thirteen years for Lyle Paul and Wes Larsen. Dotty married Wesley Rein Zylstra on January 11, 1947. They reconfirmed their vows at St. Joseph of Cupertino Catholic Church, NAS Whidbey on August 15, 1966. In April of 1972, Wes suffered a severe stroke. Dottie became his primary caregiver, assisting him in his work with the Catholic Church and the Youth Ministry program and his service as secretary for Island County Fire District #2. Dottie was a member of St. Augustine's Catholic Church and a past member of the Whidbey Whirler's and the American Legion Auxiliary, George Morris #129 of Oak Harbor. Dottie is survived by her husband of 61 years, Wes Zylstra; nieces Donna Willett and husband Alan; Lana Kemppainen and husband Mike; Bonnie Wescott and husband Rob and nephew Warren Barry and wife Sandi. Her sister Juanita (Meter) Sill preceded her in death. A funeral mass for Dottie will be celebrated on Friday, October 10, 2008 at 10:00am at St. Augustine's Catholic Church, Oak Harbor with Rev. Philip Raether, Celebrant. Graveside Rites of Committal will follow at Maple Leaf Cemetery. A reception for family and friends will be held at Rhimes Hall at St. Augustine's Church immediately following the burial. Memorials may be made to St. Augustine's Catholic Church, Youth Ministry Fund. Arrangements are entrusted to Burley Funeral Chapel, Oak Harbor.

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Dorothy “Dottie” Meeter Zylstra's memorial is located at: New Providence Primitive Baptist Cemetery, Maryville, Blount County, USA.
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Latitude: 35.6474991
Longitude: -83.9860992

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Wesley Rein Zylstra

(1922 - 2009)

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