Suzanne Monson is a freelance copywriter who has been associated with the Seattle Times for nearly twenty years. On December 31, 2022, her husband, Dori Monson, a well-known Seattle radio broadcaster, passed away from a heart attack in a Seattle hospital. His top-rated program, The Dori Monson program, had been on the air for almost 25 years. His broadcasting career began at KING-TV and KING AM before moving to KIRO-FM 100.7 in 1994 when the Pat Cashman Show changed stations. Additionally, he hosted Hawk Talk on the Seahawks Radio Network and provided day-of-game broadcasts.
Who Is Dori Monson’s Wife Suzanne?
Suzanne Monson has had a distinguished career as a freelance copywriter. She worked as a journalist for the Seattle Times for almost two decades, writing Money Makeover stories and creating real estate pieces for the newspaper. In 2010, she founded Monson Media, producing online content and revising existing paper copy for real estate and legal businesses. She also served as a College & Career Center specialist in the Shoreline School District for nearly a decade.
In an interview, Suzanne Monson mentioned that she listens to her husband’s radio program, The Dori Monson program, known as The Big Show, more than 60% of the time. She described her husband as competitive, disliking it when other programs outperformed his in terms of ratings.
Dori Monson’s Family
Dori Monson and Suzanne have three children and lived in Lake Forest Park, Washington with their dog. Dori, who was born in Seattle, had Icelandic heritage and grew up in Ballard, Seattle’s Scandinavian ethnic district. The pair met at the University of Washington, where they were both undergraduates. Before marrying in June 1987, they dated for several years and now have three grown daughters.
Dori Monson’s Death
Dori Monson, best known for his afternoon talk program The Dori Monson Program, sadly passed away at the age of 61 on December 31, 2022, after suffering a heart attack in a Seattle hospital. His show, The Big Show, was a popular political talk-radio program and received nominations and awards over the years. He is survived by his wife, Suzanne Monson, and their three children.
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