The Life of Dorothy Grant
Dorothy L. Grant
Dorothy (Dottie) L. Grant of Vero Beach, FL passed away peacefully
on Saturday October 11, 2014 at VNA Hospice House of Indian River
County, Vero Beach, FL.
She is survived by her beloved sons, David H. Stier and Michael F.
Stier, both of New York City, and her sister Lynn Joan Smith of Gladwyn,
PA. She was predeceased by her 19 month old son, Thomas E. Stier and
her first husband, Fred Stier.She will be remembered as a smart,
talented, energetic, warm and loving individual.
Also surviving is her niece Amy Frost of Tunbridge, VT and nephew,
Douglas Smith of Gladwyn, PA., daughter-in-law, Reed Elfenbein of New
York City, her brother-in-law, A. Gilmore Smith of Gladwyn, PA., her
second husband, Al Grant, and her stepson Sean Grant of New York City.
In addition to family members, Dottie was loved and admired by the many
friends she made throughout her life.
Born on June 3, 1935 in Philadelphia, PA, Dottie was the daughter of
the late Eugene and Muriel Lieberman. Dottie attended the Lea School
in West Philadelphia and graduated from Friends. Central School,
Wynnewood, PA in 1953 where she was Class President, Editor of the
literary magazine, student director, and active in team sports. She
began her professional career as Assistant Publicity Director for the
CBS affiliate, WCAU-TV, Philadelphia. She was also active in local
theater groups. In the mid 1960's she started her journalism career with
the Main Line Times and Suburban and Wayne Times as a features writer
and cooking and dining columnist. In the mid 1970's Dottie began a new
career in the hospitality recruitment business, starting with
Hospitality Personnel, Inc. in King of Prussia, PA and then moving to
New York City in 1981 to continue with another firm. In 1982 she went
to work for Manhattan East Suite Hotels in New York City as their first
Director of Human Resources. In 1990 Dottie and her second husband, Al
Grant, moved to Milford, PA where she established a private consulting
business within the hospitality industry. She also owned and operated
an antique shop with her sister Lynn. In the mid 90's she became Human
Resources Director for the Sorrento Cheese Company in Goshen, PA and
resumed her journalism career as a features writer for the Pocono
Record. In 2002 Dottie moved to Vero Beach, FL to begin a new and
active stage of her life. Her years in Vero Beach were spent working at
several law firms, volunteering at the Vero Beach Art Museum, feature
writing for the TCPalm Newspaper and most significantly, as a member of
the congregation of the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Vero
Beach, where she served on several committees including Emerson Center
and Ministerial Search. In addition, Dottie was an avid supporter of
the local music and cultural scene in and around Vero Beach.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday November 29th 2014 at
3PM at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Vero Beach, 1590 27th
Avenue, Vero Beach, FL 32960.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: VNA
Hospice House of Indian River County, 901 37th st, Vero beach, FL. 32960
www.vnatc.com. Or the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Vero Beach,
1590 27th Avenue, Vero Beach, FL 32960 www.uufvb.org.