Dorothy A. Gould

Dorothy Arlene Gould (Rough) passed away January 1, 2023, in Surprise, AZ, at the age of 89. She was born November 8, 1933, in Grants Pass, OR. Dorothy was the second child of Douglas Garner Rough and Helen Louise Martin. She was preceded in death by both parents and all five of her siblings: Darrell, Gene (died at birth), Janet, Jerry, Chuck and her husband Paul.

Her firstborn child, Melvin Gene passed away in 2004 (his widow Scherell lives in Springfield, OR). Dorothy is survived by her six living children: Evelyn Louise Scott and her husband Ben (Grants Pass, OR); Randy Lee Gould and his wife Kathleen (Aumsville, OR); Michael Wayne Gould and his wife Karen (Grants Pass, OR); Cynthia Ann Gould (Medford, OR); Gary Paul Gould and his wife, Tina (Waddell, AZ); and Jerry Alan Gould and his wife Felicia (Grants Pass, OR). Her posterity consists of 20 grandchildren, 30 great grandchildren and 6 great great grandchildren.

The legacy of Dorothy’s life is one of devotion to her family. She will be remembered as a person who was willing to work hard for the benefit of her loved ones. Her life is a testament to the principle of work and pressing forward amid hardship, which is in itself a legacy to one’s life.

Dorothy will be buried with her husband Paul at Hawthorne Memorial Gardens in Grants Pass. A private memorial service will be held at a later date for family and close friends.

Rest in Peace