Passed away peacefully on August 26, 2014.

Dot, as she was known by her family, was 97 years young and she was the type of person who was always ready to help people in need. Born April 1, 1917 to Roy and Beatrice Hurst in Portland, Or. and grew up in eastern Washington.

She had two sons - Jerry and Jeff who both served in the military. Jerry passed away in 1963 and Jeff passed away in 2009.

Dorothy married Wallace Bardsley in 1952 in Eastern Washington where they ran numerous Drive-In theaters. They moved to Vashon in 1964.She worked for Bill Willingham at the Vashon Pharmacy until she retired in the mid 80's. Her husband Wally died in 2004.

Dorothy loved gardening and canning all fruits and vegetables she grew. She loved her sports and loved to bake. Dorothy enjoyed many hobbies including making ceramics, Japanese Bunka & crocheting.She was an avid sewer and quilter for many years until she moved to Vashon Community Care in Sept. 2008. Where she resided until her passing.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her brother Roy Hurst Jr., her sisters Hazel Huntington, Wilma Locati and Ruth Hurst.

She is survived by her nieces Susan Baker of Manson, Wa., Carol Rochester of Sacramento, Ca. and her nephew David Locati of Walla Walla, Wa. Two granddaughters Lauri Overman Sarff (Paul) of University Place, Wa. and Stacy Copland (Bill) of Kennewick, Wa. Grandson Doug Stark (Shelly) of Richland, Wa.Great granddaughter Kelsea Overman and great grandsons, Tyler & Blake Stark and step-great grandsons, Brandon & Brent Wright. Her caregiver & daughter in law Nancy Weed, who was by her side at the Care Center making her last years very comfortable.

As she requested, no services will be held. Donations can be made to VCC Breaktime Services. A family gathering will take place to scatter her ashes in the spring.

The family would like to thank VCC for taking such good care of Dorothy for the last 6 years. Also a special thank you to Lisa Devereau at Island Funeral Service.