Dorothy May Skow

Dorothy passed into the open arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on October 16, 2026.

Born on May 13, 1931, to John & Johanna Hanenburg, she was the 7th of nine children in her family.

Her upbringing was represented by a very strong Christian background at 4th Presbyterian Church and Fourth Memorial Church. Her parents were actively involved in the church in the nursery, teaching, and as an elder.

She married her husband, Richard Trevithick Skow (Dick), in June of 1949 and celebrated 63 years of marriage before Dick passed into Jesus’ presence in 2012. Dorothy and Dick were involved in the Christian Endeavor program for many years, along with service as a Deacon & Trustee at Fourth Memorial.

Together, they also enjoyed their lake place, boating, fishing, traveling, and visiting with friends and relatives.

She was preceded in death by her husband Dick; her parents John & Johanna; her siblings Art Hanenburg, Martin Hanenburg, Harvey Hanenburg, Geraldine Van Schoorl, Marion Boden, Don Hanenburg and Lucille Shane.

Dorothy is survived by her brother Johnny Hanenburg (Barbara); her children: Gary (Char), Rick (Denise), Don (Mary), Pam (Sonny), eight grandchildren, seventeen great-grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews & friends.

A Celebration of Life is planned for November 14 at 11:00 am at New Creation Fellowship Church, 1515 E Farwell Road, Spokane, WA.

Interment will be on November 16 at 2:30 pm at Washington State Veterans Cemetery, 21702 W Espinola Rd, Medical Lake, WA.