Dorothy Brosamer NEAL Passed away 10/23/01, just a few days before her 86th birthday. Born October 28, 1915 in Kansas City, MO. Dorothy grew up in Topeka, KS, the youngest of 8 children. Dorothy had a sharp wit that carried her through fun times at Washburn University, years of employment at the University of Washington and into her retire ment. She was a proud college graduate, work ing hard to complete her degree after her chil dren were born. Dorothy moved to Seattle just after WWII where she made many new friends. She had a lifelong interest in theater and was an early member of the Gilbert & Sullivan Society where she contributed on-stage and also by sew ing costumes and volunteering in many ways. In her younger years Dorothy was also active in the Mountaineers hiking club and liked to travel extensively. She is survived locally by her son John Neal and his wife, Kathy, her grandchildren, Patti Neal Howley (Tim), Chris Neal (Angela), Scott Neal and by her great-grandchildren Payten and Addison. She also survived by her daughter, Diana Thompson of NJ and grandson David Thompson (Sonja) of ND and many nieces and nephews throughout the country. At her request, a Private Family Memorial will be held. Oct 28, 2001 Seattle Times