Dorothy Christine Winton

Dorothy Christine (Peterson) Winton was born to Ellen and Ernst Peterson on July 9, 1938 in Astoria, Oregon; she passed away Oct. 19, 2016, at 78 years old in Astoria, Oregon. She was born and raised in Astoria, and graduated in the Class of 1956 from Astoria High School.

Dorothy worked numerous jobs throughout her life, including tending the kitchen at Tongue Point, and tending bar at Desdemona & Charlie’s Place. Her hobbies included bingo, baking, crocheting or spending time with family and friends.

Survivors include her brother, Philip Petersen and his wife, Bonnie; her sister, Ernestine Fowler; and children: John Wilson and his wife, Annette, of Riverside California; Jay Wilson of Astoria and Cis Wilson of Astoria. Grandchildren include Robert Williams, Kayla Vauthier and Tony Vauthier of Wisconsin, Michael Wilson of Washington, Jacob Wilson of Montana and the following in Astoria: Benjamin Wilson, Misty Wilson, Krystal Wilson, Angel Finley, Rachael Wilson, Shelly Mae, Christopher Wilson, Amber Rose Wilson, Jessica Jensen and Amy Jensen. She was also blessed with numerous great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by three sons, Gordon, Tim and Robert Wilson.

A service will be held Wednesday, Oct. 26, at 11 a.m. at Caldwell’s Luce-Layton Mortuary, 1165 Franklin Ave., followed by a celebration of life potluck at a location to be determined (will be notified at the service).

The Wilson family would like to thank all of the supporters who prayed with us in spirit, as well as all of the people by our side during this difficult time. She loved and cared for everyone.