Loving wife, mother, partner in ministry, went to be with Jesus on March 23, 2015. She was born in 1943 in Phoenix, Arizona to George and Billie Eich. Caring for everyone with the love of Jesus was her way of life. Dorothy and Michael were married for 34 years. She is survived by her daughters Monica and Jeanne and son George, granddaughter Olivia and son-in-law Lawrence Schuman. In lieu of flowers donations to Pastoral Care Associates, her Mission to the Sick. Visitation will be held from 5:00 – 8:00 PM, Friday, March 27, 2015 at Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home, 4800 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix. Funeral Service will be at 10:00 AM, Saturday, March 28, 2015 at Desert Mission Anglican Church, 234 E. Alice, Phoenix.
Fred and Vicki De Werth
Dorothy was a loving person totally devoted to her husband, family and God. The bond between Dorothy and Fr. Mike was true to their wedding vows; their devotion and love for each other was always in plain view – an encouraging example for all married couples. Her life was full of ups and downs as it is with all of us. However, she was a warrior dealing with increasing health issues and constant change. And you never had to guess her true feelings when speaking with her. She will be dearly missed.
William T Price
I wish to offer my heartfelt condolences to the entire Lessard family, Dorothy was and is the most Godly and loving woman I have ever met. I will miss her as I know everyone who had contact with her will.
Walt & Roslyn Atwood
Dear Mike and family,
Our deepest and heartfelt sympathy for your loss, but rejoice in the celebration of her life and graduation to be with her Lord.
Rev. Roger Jan Radley
Dorothy never missed a moment of “preaching” about the love of Jesus and the powerful Baptism of the Holy Spirit.–by deed and word.
Many of us privileged to serve as priests owe the deepening of our faith due to her fidelity to the Lord and to her beloved Michael.
She mentored me in the freedom from the past and its’ shame to go beyond all appearances and seek the “peace that surpasses all understanding.”
God has blessed us with Dorothy “on earth as it is in heaven”
Roger+
Tim, Karen, Savannah, and Ryan
Our sincerest sympathies are with you during this difficult time. Dorothy was an incredibly strong woman and will be sorely missed.
Sharon Marra
Dear Michael and Family,
My deepest sympathies to you and your family. Dorthy ‘s heart and soul was so bright and loving. I was blessed to have met her and will miss doing her hair. She was a remarkable strong woman and will never forget her dedication to me ,she really amazed me .
Luv & Prayers
Sharon
Romeo and Elizabeth Rabusa
Dear Fr. Mike and family,
Our deepest sympathy for your loss and our humble prayers during this difficult time. Dorothy is now home to the rightful place God has prepared for her. Surely, we will miss her physically, but she is the place where we all want to be — a place where pains and sufferings are no more.