Dora L. Getsinger
April 21, 1924 - March 8, 2017
Dora Getsinger, 92, of Yakima passed away on March 8, 2017. Dora was born in Wapato, Washington on April 21, 1924 to Lois and Lawrence Nelson. Dora worked for the Toppenish School District in Food Services and was a lifetime member of both the Eagles and The American Legion. She loved spending time with her family and her favorite hobby was jigsaw puzzles. Dora is survived by her children, Gloria Groo of Selah; Donna Kukes of Yakima; Jack Getsinger of Mt. Vernon; and Ray Getsinger of Vacaville, CA.; her brother, John Nelson of Dayton, OH.; 12 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; 26 great-great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Dora was preceded in death by her parents, Lois and Lawrence; her husband, Earl; her daughter, Barbara Broderson; two of her brothers; her sister Billie Smith; and one grandson and one great-grandson. A Graveside Inurnment will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, March 17, 2017 at Zillah City Cemetery. Colonial Funeral Home is entrusted with the arrangements.
Dora Getsinger, 92, of Yakima passed away on March 8, 2017. Dora was born in Wapato, Washington on April 21, 1924 to Lois and Lawrence Nelson. Dora worked for the Toppenish School District in Food Services and was a lifetime member of both... View Obituary & Service Information