Dorothy Rose (Guest) Eggerman was born in Bethel on November 18, 1955, to Archpriest Zachary and Matuska Sophia Guest. She was baptized in Kasigluk and her Godmother was the late Katherine Tinker. Dorothy was married to James Eggerman in Kasigluk, AK and they had one daughter, Krystal Ann Eggerman.
Dorothy was raised in Kasigluk where she lived most of her earlier years. She served in the National Guard in the ‘70s for 7 years and was honorable discharged as Private First Class. Dorothy raised her daughter Krystal in Kasigluk and spent time between Bethel, AK and Anchorage, AK when she became a grandmother to Krystal’s first-born son, Elijah Nathaniel Anderson. Krystal had 8 children and Dorothy loved all of them wholeheartedly. Dorothy spent her final years in Bethel.
She was well known for her storytelling abilities and quickly became one of the favorite aunts to all her nieces and nephews. She often told stories about camping with her family, her time in the National Guard, her gymnastic abilities, and our favorite one was when she saw Bigfoot for the first time.
Her stories were theatrical and she never failed to make her listeners smile. Dorothy also strongly believed in God and Jesus and prayed daily and fiercely. She especially loved Slavic time and attended whenever she was able.
Dorothy will be deeply missed and forever carried in our hearts.
Dorothy is survived by her siblings: Xenia Jackson, Martha Guest, Moses Guest, George Guest, and Alex Guest. Nieces and nephews: Martha Charles, Irene Thomas, Zach Active, Maureen Nicholas, Sergie Active, Helen Active, Katherine Andrew, Thomas Active, Roderick Jackson, Yvonne Jackson, Sheila Roehl, Sandra Guest, Charles Guest, Keane Guest, Christian Beaver.
Grandchildren: Karol Eggerman, Athena Middleton, Emilio Anderson, Frederick Gilman (adopted), Maryjane Leighton, and many other relatives too numerous to name.
Dorothy is preceded in death by her parents: Archpriest Zachary and Matuska Sophia Guest. Daughter Krystal Eggerman. Siblings: Olga Active, Peter Guest, Yako Guest, Gabriel Guest, Charles Guest Jr., and Carol Jackson. Nieces and nephews: Charity Jackson Ward, Janis Guest (adopted daughter), and Michael Jackson.
Our Gratitude
The Guest family would like to extend their gratitude and special thanks to all those who contributed to the farewell and celebration of life for Dorothy Rose Ugiralira (Guest) Eggerman.
First, we would like to say thank you to the Kasigluk Casket Makers for building the casket and cross. Kasigluk Inc. for the food donation. ONC and Calista for the gift cards, and to all those who donated their time, food, and monetary donations that assisted in funeral expenses. Quyana to OCS for providing travel to Dorothy’s grandchildren, and quyana to VFW, Swanson’s, AC, and the Ladies Auxiliary for donations, and to family and friends who helped with fundraising.
We’d also like to thank Yvonne Jackson for the obituary, and all those who helped with the cross and grave digging. Also quyana cakneq to those that sent prayers to the family and to Father Michael Trefon and all the members of the Russian Orthodox Church.
Thank you to all those that contributed in all ways if we failed to mention you. You are carried in our hearts and prayers. Quyana cakneq!
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