In Memory of Althea Doodson
December 2022 :
Sadly, I must report the loss of one of our newer members. Althea Doodson passed away on October 19; she was 89.
Althea and her husband Wayne joined Skyscrapers in 2018. Althea used a walker due to a severe back injury, but made it into our meeting hall with Wayne’s caring assistance. Althea had an outgoing personality, as does Wayne, and they immediately engaged with my then 18-year-old nephew, Alex. At the time, Alex was contemplating joining the Coast Guard. Wayne, a career Coast Guardsman, and Althea regaled Alex with stories of Coast Guard assignments around the US and the world. Alex did join the Coast Guard and Althea always asked of his well-being when I saw her in person, or when I spoke with both her and Wayne on the phone.
Unfortunately, I have not seen Althea since before COVID. We did talk about a year ago when they paid their membership dues up to 2025, and inquired of Alex. I will miss her caring and loving spirit. My thoughts and prayers are with Wayne and her family at this difficult time.
