Dorothy "Dottie" Perry

Dorothy "Dottie" Perry, age 93, of Tigard, Oregon passed away on Wednesday, April 20, 2022. Dorothy was born August 11, 1928, in Brooklyn New York to Albert and Dorothy. Dottie lived her life as a servant to God and was a prolific poet. She has written over 800 Christian poems! She was also an avid reader, particularly of Debbie Macomber.

Dottie lived in Florida for over 70 years, she fell in love with the Floridian sunshine and vegetation. She worked as an RN, and was very proud of it. Dotty and her husband John attended Winter Haven Baptist Church in Florida for many many years and traveled the world together. Dottie was particularly fond of cruises and France! She was also a devoted and loving mother to her three children, Jackie, Ken, and Kevin.

Dorothy "Dottie" Perry, age 93, of Tigard, Oregon passed away on Wednesday, April 20, 2022. Dorothy was born August 11, 1928, in Brooklyn New York to Albert and Dorothy. Dottie lived her life as a servant to God and was a prolific poet. She has written over 800 Christian poems! She was also an avid reader, particularly of Debbie Macomber.

Dottie is survived and dearly missed by her sons, Ken and Kevin, her beloved cat Misty and the rest of her many friends and family.

Please enjoy one of Dottie Perry's poems.

Homeward Bound

When time is right for me to die and I've had my last breath,

I shouldn't then begin to fear what's known on earth as death.

A great excitement should be mine. I'm going on a trip.

No luggage will need packing; I won't take a bag or grip.

For finally I'll see outer space while close against my side,

An angel will transport me through the clouds in this great ride.

Far off I'll go from Satan's realm and onward to my home,

Where restfulness will find me and I'll never want to roam.

A gentle light will lead me to an emerald circled throne.

My Mother will be waiting and I'll never be alone.

The golden streets will beckon just beyond a bright array

Of lovely flowers growing wild in Heaven's endless day.

But most important I will meet the One Who thought up man,

Who with the Holy Spirit and with God made up this plan.

Between Them They created us in time which has no end,

with many timeless galaxies, where stars and moons all blend.