- After a long history of health issues Dorothy died peacefully at her home with her family surrounding her on February 26, 2016.
She was born Dorothy Jean Kidd in Portland, Oregon on January 19, 1943 to David & Irene Kidd. Dorothy spent her childhood in Portland before moving to the valley where she met, fell in love with, and married the love of her life, LeRoy Mackey, who preceded her in death in 1994. She later married Ed Sargent, who also preceded her in death.
Dorothy spent most of her life being a housewife and mother, raising 5 children. She was a loving mother and wife and being a mother was her most cherished job. She loved her Chihuahua's Nana & Taco who, in her later years, were her companions. She loved watching old western movies & coloring with her grandkids & great-grandkids. Her favorite place to be was at the beach & she loved to travel!
Dorothy is survived by her children: daughters: Sue Mackey-Nichols (Marc), Cris Ryan (Don), Lisa Taylor (Chad); sons: David Mackey (Suzanne) & Donny Mackey (Rachel); 9 grandchildren: Zanda, Justin, Sean, Theoren, Skylar, Tyler, Jenny, Shaenna, and Alee; 7 great-grandchildren: Alissa, Aliyah, Jaxon, Mason, Justice, Jazmine, & Tyler; and numerous surrogate children and grandchildren including the children in her daughters child care. She is survived by a very large extended family including sisters: Donna Pippin (Harold), Darene Apon (Phil), Lyn Leighty (Rick), Patty Kidd (Jesse). Brothers: Bill Kidd and Bob Kidd (Patricia). She is also survived by lots of friends who loved and adored her.
Her children want to thank the nurses, CNA's, and Palliative Care Team at Salem Hospital who so carefully took care of our mother. We also want to thank Willamette Valley Hospice for their wonderful support during our very difficult time.
Dorothy donated her body to science & a celebration of life will be held at a later date, information will follow at that time. Should friends desire, contributions may be sent in honor of Dorothy to Willamette Valley Hospice.
Published in the Salem, Oregon Statesman Journal on Mar. 8, 2016.
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1943 - 2016 (73 years)
