Dolores “Dottie” Ann (Ford) Nielsen passed away peacefully April 6, 2025 at the age of 91. Born on June 15,1933 near Hazelton, Indiana, she was the second of four children born to Ozzie and Josephine (Markus) Ford. The family moved west when Dottie was very young, living in Sheridan, Portland, and Newberg, OR before settling in Tillamook when she was about 12 years old. In 1951 Dottie and Dale were married, creating a union that lasted just short of 71 years at Dale’s passing in 2022.
Dottie was an excellent cake and cookie decorator, crafting treats for family, friends, and her children’s school events. She loved a good garage sale where she might find an interesting cookbook, cake plate, or cookie dish. She put her heart into making holidays and birthdays special. She also gave great hugs!
Dottie spent her last two years at Five Rivers Senior Living facility in Tillamook where she appreciated the kind and caring staff and residents. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dale; son, Bob; and brother, Doug Ford. She is survived by daughter, Kris (George); son, Dan (Cathy); nine grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren, as well as her beloved sisters, Loretta Pena and Jerrie Ford.
