Dorothy H. Brokaw

September 28, 1919 - November 15, 2013

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Janes United Methodist Church

213 North Walnust Street

Rising Sun, MD 21911

Tuesday 11/19, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

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Brookview Cemetery

Cemetery Ln.

Rising Sun, MD 21911

Tuesday 11/19

Janes United Methodist Church

213 North Walnust Street

Rising Sun, MD 21911

Tuesday 11/19, 1:00 pm

Dorothy H. Brokaw, 94, of Rising Sun, MD passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, November 15, 2013.

Born September 28, 1919, Dot was the daughter of the late John C. and Margaret Gertrude (Reeder) Hindman, Sr. Dot graduated from Rising Sun High School and went on to attend Goldey-Beacom College. A lifelong resident of Rising Sun, MD, Dot dedicated 23 years to working for the Cecil County School District as a bookkeeper for the Rising Sun High School. Dot was a lifelong member of Janes United Methodist Church and a member of the Union Hospital Ladies Auxiliary. She was a fan of the Baltimore Orioles and loved playing bridge.

Dot is survived by her son, John Kirk Brokaw and his wife, Nancy of Forest Hill, MD; daughter, Barbara Ann Kiser and her husband, Jim of McCordsville, IN; grandchildren, Michael P. Kiser and his wife, Tracy of Indianapolis, IN, Gayle E. Mumphrey and her husband, Scott of Noblesville, IN, Wendy E. Kiser of Indianapolis, IN, Bryan A. Kiser of McCordsville, IN, and Nicole E. Brokaw of Forest Hill, MD; great grandchildren, Caleb P. Kiser of FL, Abigail N. and Amanda E. Mumphrey of Noblesville, IN and Evan James Kiser of McCordsville, IN.

Including her parents, Dot was preceded in death by her loving husband of over 50 years, Caleb Kirk Brokaw, who passed away in 1995; brother, John C. Hindman; and her two sisters-in-law, Mary B. Wiley and Sarah K. Brokaw.

The family would like to send special thanks to Dot’s dedicated team of caregivers for all of their help over the past 18 months.

A service honoring Dot, will be held at 1pm November 19, 2013 at Janes United Methodist Church, 213 Walnut St., Rising Sun, MD 21911, where family and friends may visit beginning at 12 Noon. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made payable to Janes UMC or Season’s Hospice and sent to R.T. Foard Funeral Home, 111 S. Queen St., Rising Sun, MD 21911.

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Dorothy H. Brokaw, 94, of Rising Sun, MD passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, November 15, 2013. Born September 28, 1919, Dot was the daughter of the late John C. and Margaret Gertrude (Reeder) Hindman, Sr. Dot graduated from Rising Sun High School and went on to attend Goldey-Beacom College. A lifelong residentContinue Reading

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I'm so sorry for your loss. For the 15 years I lived next door to Dot, I enjoyed talking with her and stopping by to say hello. She will be dearly missed.

I would like to extend my condolences to Barb and the rest of Dot's family. Sincerely, Dale Lofthouse

I was so sorry to get your call but I know Aunt Dot is at rest and with Uncle Kirk and the rest of the family. My love and sympathy goes to Barbie and Jim and John and Nancy.

I will always have fond memories of Mrs. Browkaw during my years at Rising Sun High School. She was always very professional and friendly as well as calm and reassuring. She was a true role model. Please know she will be missed but forever remembered by those she interacted with. My thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

My deepest sympathy to the family of Dot. I originally lived in Rising Sun but have since moved to NC. I stayed nights with her and we had a lot of long talks with which I learned so much about Rising Sun. May you rest in Heaven. Love JANICE AND BARRY MCCUMMINGS

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As a brand spanking new teacher to Rising Sun, I first met Dot in the school office, where she welcomed every person with the same smile and genuine concern and helpfulness. I knew right away I could depend on her for any questions or problems. She grew quickly into a friend to me and my husband Tom. We shared an interest in cards and played many hours of bridge at the Brokaw house. Always fun and enjoyable. Dot has remained a friend since those days in 1965. Every Christmas I hear from her with a nice note about her family. Through our yearly cards and Christmas photos Dot has followed our travels with interest and love. I will miss her note this Christmas. Thank You Dot for your friendship through the years. May God Bless you and Keep You. We will miss you down here!

Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.