Dorothy Valerie Mottet

She was the 4th child born to Donald and Rita Robertson of Sydney, Australia.

Preceded in death were siblings Mavis, Doug, Joyce, her husband Wilbert J. Mottet (Bill) and Grandson Avery P. Mottet and is survived by numerous nieces and nephews of Austrailia.

The couple met in Sydney while Bill was stationed in the South Pacific. In 1946, they were married in Bills hometown of Ottumwa, Iowa.

Together they raised 8 children, Michael, Susan (Wood) Gregory, Theresa, Philip, Mary (Kearney) Lisa (Main) and Christopher.

Val is still referred to as Gramma Val by her surviving children, 13 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren, 7 step grandchildren and 9 step great grandchildren. To many she will be remembered for her quick wit and dry humor.

The family would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude to Val's hospice team, and her loving caregivers of Garden Terrace Adult Family Home. The welcoming, lighthearted setting they provided was so very much appreciated by her large visiting family.

Her inurnment will be arranged for a later date to rest beside her late husband at Calvary Cemetery in Yakima. Arrangements made by those of Langevin Funeral Home and Calvary Cemetery. To leave a memory for the family please visit lepfuneralhome.com.