Obituary for Louise Irene Bakotich (Doll)
Louise Irene Doll Bakotich 89, a lifelong resident of Aberdeen, passed away Monday, March 16, 2020 at Grays Harbor Community Hospital, Aberdeen. She was born in Aberdeen, October24, 1930, the daughter of Harold and Ruby (Toler) Doll.
Louise was married to Pasco Bakotich in Aberdeen, March 8, 1953 and they owned and operated the Blue Eagle Tavern in South Aberdeen for many years. She had also worked for Mode O’Day for a short time and for Barnes Floral and Wynans Florist. She loved working with real and artificial flowers.
She loved and served as a volunteer at Grays Harbor Community Hospital, receiving many awards for her work and dedication. She started the Heart Support Group at the hospital. She was an avid animal lover.
Louise is survived by two sons: Pasco Bakotich III, Olympia and Douglas Braaten, in Oregon; a daughter: Shirley Dow, Mesa, Az; A brother, Larry Doll; and a daughter-in-law: Mary Helen Bakotich, Hoquiam; and many grandchildren, great grandchildren and a great-great grandchild, Delilah, as well as many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Pasco; a son: Lee (Pork) Bakotich, Dennis Braaten; a brother: Chuck Doll; and a sister: Ruby Braaten.
A celebration of her life will be held at a later time. It will be announced when that has been determined.
The family suggests memorials may be made to the North Beach PAWS, P.O. Box 962, Ocean Shores, WA 98569 or www.Northbeachpaws.org
A card of condolence with a memory or a message may be sent to the family at www.fernhillfuneral.com
Arrangements are entrusted to Twibell’s Fern Hill Funeral Home, Aberdeen.
Louise was married to Pasco Bakotich in Aberdeen, March 8, 1953 and they owned and operated the Blue Eagle Tavern in South Aberdeen for many years. She had also worked for Mode O’Day for a short time and for Barnes Floral and Wynans Florist. She loved working with real and artificial flowers.
She loved and served as a volunteer at Grays Harbor Community Hospital, receiving many awards for her work and dedication. She started the Heart Support Group at the hospital. She was an avid animal lover.
Louise is survived by two sons: Pasco Bakotich III, Olympia and Douglas Braaten, in Oregon; a daughter: Shirley Dow, Mesa, Az; A brother, Larry Doll; and a daughter-in-law: Mary Helen Bakotich, Hoquiam; and many grandchildren, great grandchildren and a great-great grandchild, Delilah, as well as many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Pasco; a son: Lee (Pork) Bakotich, Dennis Braaten; a brother: Chuck Doll; and a sister: Ruby Braaten.
A celebration of her life will be held at a later time. It will be announced when that has been determined.
The family suggests memorials may be made to the North Beach PAWS, P.O. Box 962, Ocean Shores, WA 98569 or www.Northbeachpaws.org
A card of condolence with a memory or a message may be sent to the family at www.fernhillfuneral.com
Arrangements are entrusted to Twibell’s Fern Hill Funeral Home, Aberdeen.