Dorothy Okesson

December 21, 1921 - March 23, 2003

Dorothy J. Okesson, 81, of 29 Vista Way, Lakewood, died at 8:45 P.M. Thursday (March 20, 2003) in her home. She was born December 21, 1921 in Jamestown, a daughter of Gilette A.A. and Gladys Morton Johnson. She was a 1939 graduate of the former Lakewood High School, and has attended Alfred University Extension. Prior to retiring in 1969, she had been employed for 25 years as a secretary and bookkeeper at Wolf's Head Oil Company, which later became part of Pennziol Refining Co. She was a member of Thule Lodge, #127, Order of Vasa and the Sunset Golf Club. In her early years she enjoyed golfing and bowling. Survivors: Step Sons - John A. and James N. Okesson Step Daughters - Joanne Winter and Jean Haglund Several step grandchildren and step great grandchildren She was preceded in death by her first husband, Leslie J. Nelson on March 14, 1963, and by her second husband, Otto T. A. Okesson on September 16, 1993. Pastor Jennifer Delahoy will officiate at the service. Burial will be in Sunset Hill Cemetery. Memorials: Lakewood Senior Citizens -or- Lakewood Volunteer Fire Dept. Lakewood, NY 14750