Audrey Laura Dominoski died peacefully in her sleep in Aberdeen on the morning of June 1, 2012 following a life well lived. She was 87 years old. She was born to William and Eva (Devendorf) Hamm on June 30, 1924 in Montesano, Washington. She graduated from Montesano High School in 1942. While in high school she was the editor of the yearbook and played both the clarinet and oboe in band.
During the early years of World War II, Audrey met the love of her life, a man who was to become her husband, Stanley Richard 'Terry' Dominoski at Twanoh State Park on the Hood Canal. To commemorate the event, she and her family annually camped at the park during the second week of August regardless of weather or circumstance.
Throughout World War II she and Terry corresponded while he was stationed in Europe. Following the sale of her home in Aberdeen, the new homeowners discovered a hidden trove of letters from this time period and returned them to the family.
Audrey had several passions in her life. Most significant was her love of God and service to others in His name. She was a longstanding member of St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church in Aberdeen. She served for years as the church secretary as well as the church wedding planner. She sang in the choir, a member of the Altar Guild and a recipient of the St. Andrew's Cross. From neighbor kids who’d drop in for lunch to refugees, her home was always open to others. During the latter part of the 1970s she sponsored two Cambodian refugees through her church and allowed the pair to live with her until they could become established in the United States.
She was a Cub Scout Den Mother, an active participant in the Red Hat Society and for years volunteered as a tutor to children who were struggling to read at Robert Gray Elementary School. She enjoyed traveling and did so extensively. Among other places she visited Alaska, the Dominican Republic and Hawaii. She was an avid member of the Grays Harbor Genealogy Society and loved the discoveries she unearthed about her family. Through pains-taking research she was able to trace her family lineage back over 500 years and while doing so, discovered that she and her daughter Laurie were eligible for membership in the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR).
Audrey is survived by three sons: Ron of Florida, John and Wayne (Mike) of Washington and a daughter, Laurie Claffey of Oregon. She is also survived by numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. Her husband Terry, three children: Bruce, Lynn and James, and a sister Maureen preceded her in death.
In accordance with her wishes, Audrey’s remains will be laid to rest atop the grave of her husband in the family plot in Aberdeen.
The family would like to express its appreciation to the staff of Westhaven Villa, Grays Harbor Community Hospital and particularly Grays Harbor Health and Rehab. Your compassionate care made a world of difference to Audrey and her family.
A celebration of Audrey's life will be held at St. Andrews Church, Aberdeen, at 11 a.m. Friday, June 8, 2012.
The family requests that any donations be made to the Union Gospel Mission, P.O. Box 859, Aberdeen, WA 98520.
A card of condolence with a message may be sent to the family at www.fernhillfuneral.com
Arrangements were entrusted to Fern Hill Funeral Home, Aberdeen.
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During the early years of World War II, Audrey met the love of her life, a man who was to become her husband, Stanley Richard 'Terry' Dominoski at Twanoh State Park on the Hood Canal. To commemorate the event, she and her family annually camped at the park during the second week of August regardless of weather or circumstance.
Throughout World War II she and Terry corresponded while he was stationed in Europe. Following the sale of her home in Aberdeen, the new homeowners discovered a hidden trove of letters from this time period and returned them to the family.
Audrey had several passions in her life. Most significant was her love of God and service to others in His name. She was a longstanding member of St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church in Aberdeen. She served for years as the church secretary as well as the church wedding planner. She sang in the choir, a member of the Altar Guild and a recipient of the St. Andrew's Cross. From neighbor kids who’d drop in for lunch to refugees, her home was always open to others. During the latter part of the 1970s she sponsored two Cambodian refugees through her church and allowed the pair to live with her until they could become established in the United States.
She was a Cub Scout Den Mother, an active participant in the Red Hat Society and for years volunteered as a tutor to children who were struggling to read at Robert Gray Elementary School. She enjoyed traveling and did so extensively. Among other places she visited Alaska, the Dominican Republic and Hawaii. She was an avid member of the Grays Harbor Genealogy Society and loved the discoveries she unearthed about her family. Through pains-taking research she was able to trace her family lineage back over 500 years and while doing so, discovered that she and her daughter Laurie were eligible for membership in the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR).
Audrey is survived by three sons: Ron of Florida, John and Wayne (Mike) of Washington and a daughter, Laurie Claffey of Oregon. She is also survived by numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. Her husband Terry, three children: Bruce, Lynn and James, and a sister Maureen preceded her in death.
In accordance with her wishes, Audrey’s remains will be laid to rest atop the grave of her husband in the family plot in Aberdeen.
The family would like to express its appreciation to the staff of Westhaven Villa, Grays Harbor Community Hospital and particularly Grays Harbor Health and Rehab. Your compassionate care made a world of difference to Audrey and her family.
A celebration of Audrey's life will be held at St. Andrews Church, Aberdeen, at 11 a.m. Friday, June 8, 2012.
The family requests that any donations be made to the Union Gospel Mission, P.O. Box 859, Aberdeen, WA 98520.
A card of condolence with a message may be sent to the family at www.fernhillfuneral.com
Arrangements were entrusted to Fern Hill Funeral Home, Aberdeen.
Lord Strathcona's Horse (Royal Canadians)
Cub Scouts
Daughters of the American Revolution
Episcopal Church
Red Hat Society
The insignias listed here may be subject to copyright and / or trademarked. Those copyrights and trademarks are owned by the respective organizations. To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Audrey Dominoski, please visit our flower store.
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