Dorothy Standridge
August 11, 1925 - July 02, 2019
Obituary
MADISON-Dorothy Eileen Standridge, age 93, of Madison, passed away on Tuesday, July 2, 2019. She was born on August 11, 1925, in Sargent, Neb., the daughter of Earl and Ruth (Roe) Buckbee. Dorothy married Noel Standridge in 1945. He preceded her in death in 2001.
Dorothy worked as a Detective for the Madison Police Department from 1956 to 1981.
She was a member of the Wisconsin Rose Society, Association of Retired Police Officers and the University League. She was also a member of Bethany Methodist Church and was active in the women's group.
Dorothy loved tending to her roses. She loved crafts and hobbies and was an excellent seamstress. Dorothy also taught at the Madison Police Academy. She and her husband loved to travel. They went to Europe and Alaska, to name just a few. Above all else, Dorothy was a family woman and you could always count on her.
Dorothy is survived by daughter, Barbara Ellen (Calvin Culmer) Standridge; son, Lawrence Nelson (Maria) Standridge; two grandchildren, Ken (Cindy) Hanson, Michael (Melissa) Hanson; three great-grandchildren, Emma Hanson, Vera Hanson, Raina Hanson.
She was preceded in death by father, Earl Buckbee, Sr.; mother, Ruth Adeline (Roe) Buckbee; husband, Noel Nelson Standridge; and, brother, Earl Buckbee, Jr.
Services will be planned for a later date. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson West
Funeral & Cremation Care
7435 University Ave
(608) 831-6761
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Barbara and family,
May fond memories of your mother bring you comfort during this sad time. My heart and prayers go out to you and your family. I know first hand that you were a good and faithful daughter to your mother. I hope that this also brings you a measure of comfort.
Sincerely,
Cameia Collier
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Vera
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She was a very loving and caring great grandmother. We have many memories we won’t forget about like, pool games in the basement and Christmas Eve and her cards where always the best. That was always a joy of coming for Christmas in many ways Her birthday was the most fun of all with the celebration with daddy too. Overall we had a lot of very fun memories and moments, we will miss her a lot. -Vera -Emma
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Philip Anderson
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Dorothy was on the MPD when I started in 1963! She was a very pleasant person who didn't get mad or very excited, she was level headed. I was involved in cases from time to time with her until she retired!
I missed not having her around!
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Cynthia Thomas
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My condolences are with you during this time of your loss. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you. The loving memories that you all share may it bring you peace and comfort. She will always be in your hearts forever
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Calvin Culmer
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Dottie, I will miss all of the wonderful times we shared. Twenty-six years of memories. We came to be best friends. I will miss our Sunday phone calls, and the trips with you, Noel, Barb, and I went on, lots of fun. I will always love you. Calvin
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Melissa Turner
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To Barb:
Please know that I am thinking of you and wishing you comfort and peace at this difficult time. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.
Melissa Turner