Dottie was born in Spokane, WA on September 8, 1934. Dottie met Ken, the love of her life for the past 56 years while they both worked at USMC Hqtrs in Washington DC. After 6 months of dating they were married in Couer d' Alene, ID on April 12th, 1954. They spent the first 3 years of their marriage at Kaneohe Marine Corps Air Station, Hawaii. They again returned to Hawaii in 1973 while Ken was in Viet Nam and later when he was employed by the Army at Fort Shafter. Lessons we learned from our Mom!! (Debbie Tisdale and Lisa Wallace) The lessons we learned from Mom were too many to list them all here, but here are just a few. Mom taught us to have fun and to enjoy the simple things in life. After dinner one hot summer night, we joined our neighbors on our block lying in the cul de sac at the end of our street watching shooting stars. It cost nothing, but created a lasting memory of great times shared together. Mom was creative, inventive and thrifty. Mom made us a cozy and snug home wherever we were. Mom loved sewing! She sewed the majority of our clothes including bathing suits, reupholstering our furniture and even an occasional car. No project was too complicated or too large for her. She created her own patterns and taught herself how to accomplish her projects. lMom was crafty and artistic and was always working on something to make our house a home. When she liked something she became immersed in a project. In the 70's while in Maunawili she took up macrame. Quickly, she moved from simple bracelets, to hanging planters to a full blown hanging glass table. Our beloved Maltese thought it was a wonderful new chew toy attacking it from the inside causing it to tilt. We initially thought the house was tilting. She loved painting, ceramics,lapidary, creating many beautiful keepsakes. She loved being a stay at home Mom and lovingly doted on her husband and two daughters. Nothing was out of the question when it came to making a request of Mom. Lisa has been known to ask for Beef a Roni or a hot fudge sundae only to have it served to her with a smile and a kiss from Mom...for BREAKFAST! A dollar went a long way in Mom's hands. Weekly she would scour the newspaper ads for all the sales and coupons. Tuesday was grocery shopping day. With cooler in trunk she went to all the stores to get the items that she needed for the weekly meals. It was not out of the ordinary for her to visit 4-5 grocery stores and take all day. She loved K-Mart especially the bluelight specials. Once she heard the crackle of the PA system click, she had her cart posed ready to head in the direction in the store where the next special was being offered. At the time we dreaded going along on these trips (and to those fabric stores to look at patterns and material), but as adults we can now appreciate the work and effort that went into keeping us well fed and clothed. To this day we will shop at thrift stores, clip coupons and love the thrill of getting a good deal. Mom did not restrict her shopping to groceries. When Dad decided to buy a second car for Mom she immediately began scanning the paper for car sales. Datsun, now Nissan had a weekend sale listing new B-210's for around $3000, well off the family went and upon arrival learned that there was only one car left at the sale price and it was green, with yellow and white stripes and had what looked like yellow bull horns on the hood. Dad was not thrilled with the color scheme but Mom being the seasoned shopper would not pass up such a good deal. For the next 4 years the Ginters second car looked like some kind of Easter Egg car. Mom never lost this car at Ala Moana Shopping Center. Above all Dottie wanted only to grow up and be a mother and wife. She and Dad tried 9 years until finally being blessed with a beautiful daughter, Debbie and four years later with another beauty, Lisa. She wanted two children so that they would always have someone to rely on. As sisters do, we argued and fought over silly things, only to be reminded always by Mom that "One day your sister is all you are going to have, so be nice"! Mom taught us forgiveness, respectfullness, patriotism, good moral values, kindness, patience, self-sacrifice, honesty and the value of a dollar. It was her great desire to raise us to be self-sufficient, independent, hard working and good citizens. Her lessons will be never be forgotten and we felt grateful to have had her as our mother and friend.