Background
Ash, Dorothy Matthews was born on November 10, 1918 in Dresden, Germany. Daughter of Kurt Horst and Ana (Sekes) Matthesius. came to the United States, 1924.
Ash, Dorothy Matthews was born on November 10, 1918 in Dresden, Germany. Daughter of Kurt Horst and Ana (Sekes) Matthesius. came to the United States, 1924.
Dancer,, 1933-1940; treasurer, Inheritance Abstractors Inc., Chicago, 1949-1970; reporter, Miami (Florida) Sun Post, 1983; reporter, columnist, Social Magazine, Miami, since 1984. Chairman Miss Universe Pageant, 1983-1985. Cruise chairman Miami University, 1984, member President's Club, 1983.
President Big Brothers and Big Sisters, 1982-1983. Founding member World School of Arts, since 1985. Founding Notable Douglas Gardens 1988: President's Club University of Miami, 1989.
Founding and board member Cancer Link Research, 1990. Member Board Animal Welfare. Active Project: Newborn, American Cancer Society, March of Dimes, chairman quest for the best, 1988-1992, winner celebrity gourmet gala, 1988.
Active Children's Resource, Erase Diabetes, founding and board member 1990, Cerebral Palsy Foundation, Theatre Arts League, Linda Ray Infant Center, Miami City Ballet, American Ballet. Board directors Greater Miami Opera, since 1975. Public relations volunteer Miami Heart Institute, since 1988.
Committee member Miami Beach (Florida) Beautification Program, 1984. Member board Miami Mayor's Ad Hoc Committee, 1984. Member committee Challenger Seven Memorial, 1988.
Founding member, board member Leading Ladies, Inc., since 1998. Active Cousteou Society. Numerous others. Member Miami International Press Club.
Married Harry A. Ash, April 13, 1941 (deceased June 1981). Children: Fredrick Curtis, Dorothea Ash Linklater.