Dorothy Helen Ingwersen of Coupeville passed away at the age of 102 on Jan. 28, 2015, in Coupeville. Dorothy was born on June 9, 1912, in Seattle to Henry and Hedwig Ingwersen.

She lived in the Sunset Hill area of Ballard in Seattle and eventually moved to Camano Island with her parents. She then moved to Whidbey Island, where she has resided for the past 64 years.

Dorothy participated in the Special Olympics in swimming events and won many medals. She enjoyed her family; her friends in Oak Harbor; her “family” at Living Word Church, who were so good to Dorothy; the beach; swimming; and animals (especially dogs).

She is survived by her nieces, Carol Hallquist (Seattle) and Pamela Somers (Avoca, Minn.) along with numerous grandnieces and nephews. Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Hedwig Ingwersen; her sister, Dolores Whitmire; and nephews Gary Lodell and Larry Lodell.

Donations can be made in Dorothy’s memory to Special Olympics of Washington, 1809 Seventh Ave., Suite 1509, Seattle, WA 98101.

The family would like to thank Suzan Bartlett of the Oak Harbor Adult Family Home, who took exceptional care of Dorothy for seven years. Suzan was a blessing to Dorothy and her family. The family would also like to thank the caregivers at Careage of Whidbey in Coupeville for the wonderful care and compassion they gave Dorothy.

“Friends may go on-line at www.burleyfuneralchapel to sign a guest book and leave memories for the family.”