Dorothy Crowell Obituary

DOROTHY LEI MATSUKO HANAMAIKA'I CROWELL With deep love and gratitude, we celebrate the life of Dorothy Lei Matsuko Hanamaika'i, born in Peahi, Maui to John and Flora Hanamaika'i. A woman whose life was defined by family, service and aloha. At age four, Dorothy and her family lived through the bombing of Pearl Harbor and was raised with her seven siblings, attending Haiku School in Maui. They had a white rabbit for a family pet and spent most of their time swimming the many streams and gulches surrounding their home. Sometimes this resulted in a few nasty cuts and scratches. She moved to O'ahu to attend and later graduate from Mid-Pacific Institute in 1955 along with her cousin Galen Narimatsu. She would form lifelong friendships with her classmates, including Lenora, Sophia and Jane. In 1961, she returned to Mid-Pacific Institute, where she devoted 43 years of service, including 25 years as Director of Admissions. She worked closely with her dear friend Linda Oshio, supporting generations of students and their families. Her legacy lives on through a scholarship established in her name and a lasting tribute to her dedication and genuine love for Mid-Pacific is the Dorothy L.M. Hanamaika'i Crowell Courtyard fronting the Kawaiaha'o building. She is survived by her husband of 70 years Cromwell Kippen Crowell and her brothers, William, Robert and James. She is pre-deceased by her other siblings Florence, Esther, Sonny-Boy, John, Walter and Joyce. She was a loving mother to Kim Crowell-McKague (Mike), Lynn Crowell and Clem Crowell. "Mrs. Crowell" supported her children's many years of swimming practices and tournaments, along with other Kamehameha Swim Team families. She helped with fundraisers, chaperoned events and joined other parents making breakfasts for the swimmers after morning practice. A devoted Nana to her grandchildren Kohi Kini, Esther Kini, Caleb Kini, KeAli'i Tuber (Melissa), and KaMana'o McKague (Samantha). She will be deeply missed by her Great-Grandchildren, Elijah, Avianna, and Koa. Known as "Aunty Honey" to her numerous nieces, nephews and grand-nieces, many who came to visit her during her last months at Kalakaua Gardens as her health slowly declined. Aunty Dottie will also be missed by the many devoted students, faculty and family friends she made at Mid-Pacific. A Hui Hou mom, Nana, Aunty Honey, Aunty Dottie - until we meet again. Memorial Service to be held on April 18th at Mid-Pacific Institute Gymnasium. Aloha attire appreciated. Viewing 9am-10am. Services 10am-11:30am. Pa'ina 11:30am-1:30pm. Burial at Valley of Temple in Kaneohe at 3pm.