Josephine Dashorst

Josephine Dashorst, age 86, formerly of Nisswa, passed away Monday, February 25, 2008, at Whispering Pines Good Samaritan Center, Pine River. She was born January 7, 1922 in Amsterdam, Holland, to Dirk and Johanna Joffer. In 1950, Josephine and her husband, Gerald, came to the United States from Holland. They owned and operated the Bee Hive in Nisswa during the 1960's. Later they built and operated Dashorst's Department Store in Pequot Lakes until retiring.
She is survived by her daughters: Josephine Marcum (Joe) of Pine River, Jenny Martin (Bernie) of North Dakota; grandchildren: Jason Marcum, Andrea Marcum, Michele Johnson; great grandchildren: Misato Marcum and Kyosuke Marcum.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Gerald, and six sisters.
A graveside service will be held at 1:30 PM on Friday, February 29, at Greenwood Cemetery in Nisswa, with Pastor Wayne Peterson officiating.