August 15, 1945 – June 30, 2022
Filled with personal sorrow and sadness, however, giving thanks and praises to God Almighty, we announce the passing of our beloved and revered Papa, husband, brother, uncle, cousin and loyal friend Mr. James Jay Monka Dossen. This blessed event occurred at 12:21 pm on Thursday, June 30, 2022 in Puyallup, Washington. Mr. Dossen was surrounded by his children.
Mr. Dossen is survived by his wife, Mrs. Dolly W. Dossen; children: Julius, Josephus, Jenkins, Jimmy, Janis, Evelyn, Fata, and George; his grandchildren: JJ, Parker, Emery, Jazlyn, Alexis, Noelle, Norah, Nailah, and Ramata; brother, Mr. Isaac Dossen of Stephen Tolbert Estate, Gardnersville, Monrovia, Liberia; nephews, nieces, cousins, very well admired and regarded friends as well as his acclaimed and highly thought of Voice of America (VOA) community.
Remembrances as an expression of sympathy in honor of our Pa lifelong commitment to ensuring Liberia is ingrained with a solid Christian and educational foundation may be made in the form desired by families, friends, and well-wishers for the soon to be Ground-breaking work of the JAMES JAY MONKA DOSSEN LEARNING CENTER.
Funeral Arrangements:
Viewing:
Thursday, July 21, 2022 // 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Columbia Funeral Home 4567 Rainier Avenue South Seattle, WA 98118
Friday, July 22, 2022 // 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM
OVERCOMER COVENANT CHURCH 33415 Military Road South Auburn, WA 98001
Funeral Service:
Friday, July 22, 2022 // 9:00 AM
OVERCOMER COVENANT CHURCH 33415 Military Road South Auburn, WA 98001
Repass:
Friday, July 22, 2022 // To Follow Service
Contacts:
Morris S. George (973) 202-2883
Florence Yalley Dossen (763) 792-2008
Marlaweh C.R.Dossen (240)644-7485
Hey Josephus, Jenkins, Julius and the rest of the family .I would like to express my sympathy for the passing of your father. May God comfort you all at this time.
My most sincere condolences to the Dossen family. James and I worked together at the Seattle Art Museum for many years, and in that time I developed a great fondness for him. I valued his insight, his humor, his point of view on many things, and most of all, his friendship. Many were the times we’d have a good laugh over some of the strange situations we had to face while working at the museum, and often he’d have a story to relate from his life that would lend further understanding of how we can deal with the events and the obstacles of our lives. “Old Man Dossen”, as we would respectfully address him (and to which he, with a grin, would respond), was a singular individual, with an incredible lifetime of experience.
Rest in peace, Old Man; you will be missed by all who knew and loved you.
My deepest sympathy to the Dossen family. James and I go way back to 1961 when we entered College of West Africa (CWA) or College of Wild Animals (as we were referred to back then) as freshmen students. We studied and played hard together and graduated in 1964.
The last time I saw James was in 2017 when we spent a few hours together in Seattle, Washington.
Thanks to Jimmy for keeping me abreast about his father’s condition.
May his soul and all the souls of the departed rest in perfect peace until we meet again.