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Bruce James Doreo
A funeral for Bruce James Doreo, 30, of Davis was held at 10 a.m. Thursday in Milton Carpenter Funeral Home, 569 N. First Street, Dixon. Pastor Frank Salamone officiated and a burial followed. Mr. Doreo died August 25, 2005 in Davis.
He was born March 27, 1975. He served in the Army as a tank crewman for three years.
Mr. Doreo is survived by his father, Albert and his wife, Tomi Doreo, of Winters, mother Linda Doreo, and brothers Anthony Doreo, and Richard and Joseph Diaz, of Winters.
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Hazel Flournoy Dorris
Hazel Flournoy Dorris died at Stollwood Convalescent Hospital in Woodland on Monday, Jan. 6, 2003, at age 94.
Born Sept. 5, 1909, in Likely, Mrs. Dorris was the fourth child of the 10 children of the late Arthur and Lutie Flournoy. Her early years were spent on the family ranch in Likely. When the older children reached high school age, the family purchased a home in Alturas. Thereafter, Mrs. Dorris' school terms were spent in Alturas and summers were spent on the ranch in Likely. She had Scarlet fever at age 4, which resulted in a severe hearing loss. She learned to read lips while sitting on the lap of her teacher, Miss Dorothy Gloster, during recitation periods. She attended Modoc Union High School, excelling in basketball. She graduated with the class of 1927.
Mrs. Dorris marriage Robert P. Dorris on June 2, 1930, in Reno, Nev. Together they raised five children. She remained in Modoc County until 1984 when she moved to Woodland, where she spent the remainder of her life. Easy-going and non-critical, she made many friends, regardless of where she happened to be living, according to her family.
She is survived by her children, Robert Dorris and wife Helene of Woodland, Daniel Dorris and wife Heather of Chico, Deanne Pearson and husband Joe of Colusa, Ronald Dorris and wife Rhonda of Yreka and Roger Dorris and his wife Connie of Alturas; brothers, Donald and his wife Shirley, Robert and his wife Lizette, and Warren and his wife Beverly, all of Likely; 11 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and numerous cousins; nieces and nephews.
Mrs. Dorris was preceded in death by her husband, Robert P. Dorris; brothers, Kenneth, John, and Harry; sisters, Helen, Mabel, and Georgie; and grandson, Paul Dorris.
Private interment beside her husband in the Alturas Cemetery is scheduled on Friday, Jan. 10, 2002.
A memorial service is scheduled for 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 25, at Federated Church in Alturas.
The family requests memorials be directed to Stollwood Convalescent Hospital in Woodland; or to the charity of the donor's choice.
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Violet "Vi" Bertha Doss
Violet "Vi" Bertha Doss of Rumsey died in Vacaville Wednesday, Oct. 26 at age 83.
Mrs. Doss was born March 20, 1922 in Topeka, Kan. She had been a Yolo County resident for six years. She graduated from high school in Oakland and was retired from Kaiser Permanente. She was a member of West Valley Baptist Church of Woodland.
Survivors include Mrs. Doss' husband of 64 years, Lester H. Doss; her daughters, Joyce Burnett of Brooks, Bonnie Baker of Escondido and Connie Daniels of Rumsey; her son, Thomas Doss of Clovis; her grandchildren, Kristi Heffelfinger of Livermore, Timothy Doss of Clovis, Stacie Eiras of Hayward, Michael Doss of Newport Beach Marilee Sindlinger and Jennifer Morris, both of Sacramento; and 14 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her sister, Hazel D. Fox and her brothers, Virgil, Oliver, David and Eugene Fox.
The family requests memorials in Mrs. Doss' name be directed to the charity of the donor's choice.
Services: A church service is scheduled for 3 p.m. today, Saturday, at West Valley Baptist Church, 18045 County Road 95, Woodland with Reverend John Evertson officiating. A private family graveside service will be held at Capay Cemetery. Kraft Bros. Funeral Directors is assisting the family with arrangements.
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Ella Rose Doster
Funeral service for Ella Rose Doster, 83, who died Thursday at Alderson Convalescent Hospital, will be held Monday at 1 p.m. at Kraft Bros. chapel with the Rev. John Sublett of the United Methodist Church, Woodland, officiating. Burial will be in Woodland cemetery.
She is survived by a sister, Mabel Isaacs of Woodland and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by another sister, Bessie Kramer of Woodland who died this year on October 27.
Mrs. Doster was a member of the American Legion Post 77 and was an Army nurse during World War I. She was a member of the first American Red Cross unit that went to France during World War I and served there for 18 months.
(Dated December 5, 1975)
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Alice Yoneko Dote
Alice Yoneko Dote died at Woodland Memorial Hospital after a brief case of pneumonia on Thursday, Dec. 4, 2003, at age 86.
Born March 19, 1917, in Suisun City, Mrs. Dote was the oldest child of Mr. and Mrs. Yoshioka, both of whom had immigrated from Japan. She was a long time Yolo County resident, moving to Winters after marrying Tom Shigeru Dote in 1938. They were interned with many other local Japanese-Americans in 1941 at Amache, Colo. After their release, the family eventually relocated to Winters in 1951. She moved to Esparto and then to Woodland in the mid-1970s. She had started working as a floor lady at Contadina in 1952, and retired in 1982 after 30 years. She was an active member of the Japanese Young People's Association in Woodland, and many regional organizations through the Buddhist Church in Sacramento.
Survivors include her sons, Tom Minoru Dote and wife Martie, and Don Shigero Dote; daughter, Louise Reiko Yamamoto and husband George; grandsons, Tom David Dote and wife Lisa and Justin Yukio Dote and wife Mandi; granddaughters, Denise Lehtola and husband Mike, and Shari Yamamoto; great-granddaughters, Haley and Kaitlyn Lehtola; and great-grandson, Tom Kannon Dote. She is preceded in death by her husband, Tom Shigeru Dote, in 1954; parents, Mr. and Mrs. Yoshioka; younger sisters, Mary Sugimoto and Grace Yukawa; and brother, George Yoshioka.
Arrangements are under the direction of Klump's Chapel of the Flowers, 2691 Riverside Blvd., Sacramento.
Services: A memorial service is scheduled at 1 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 11, 2003, at the Sacramento Betsuin Buddhist Church, 2401 Riverside Blvd. (at Broadway) in Sacramento.
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Gestured Mary (Mitchell) Dotty
Gestured Mary (Mitchell) Dotty died Friday, April 30, 2004, at age 83.
Born Dec. 7, 1920, in Canada, Ms. Dotty moved to Woodland where she lived the rest of her life. She graduated from Woodland High School in 1939. She was a piano player and gave piano lessons. She was a member of Delta Theta At Sorority, Fliers Club and Mr. and Mrs. Dance Club.
Survivors include her daughters, Carrel Burnside and husband Howard of Watsonville, Ore., and Linda Keeper and husband Don of Gig Harbor, Wash.; grandchildren, Lori Blanchard and husband Luis of West Linn, Ore., Jackie Worobec and husband Bruce of Arlington, Wash., John Wallace of Sacramento, and Kim Grennan and husband Walt of Gig Harbor, Wash.; and great-grandchildren, Christian, Haley and Nathan Blanchard, and Jack Grennan.
Services: Respecting the wishes of Ms. Dotty no services are scheduled. Interment will be at Monument Hill Memorial Park, Woodland.
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Jack Carroll Doty Jr.
Jack Carroll Doty Jr. was surrounded at his bedside by his loving wife, Gene, and family when he died on June 22, 2002, at Woodland Memorial Hospital. He was 83.
He was born Feb. 23, 1919, in Woodland to Jack Sr. and Lulu Gigiere Doty, and he was the second of their 10 children. He attended school in Woodland while growing up, and after graduating from Woodland High School, he attended UC Davis and majored in math.
After college, he joined the Air Force and served in World War II as a bombardier. He flew 30 missions, 12 of which were over Germany during the years of 1944-45. As a lieutenant, he received the Air Medal for Meritorious Achievement.
In 1947, he joined Pacific International Rice Mills, and served the company for many years. In 1979, he retired as vice president from that company.
He and his wife enjoyed traveling and spending time with their family.
His brothers Morris, Bill, Edward, James and Dale Doty preceded him in death.
He is survived by his wife, Charlotte "Gene"; daughters Carole Burnside and her husband Howard of Wilsonville, Ore., Linda Kepler and her husband Don of Loon Lake, Wash., Barbara and husband Manmohan Grover of Berkeley and Elizabeth Yates of Santa Rosa. He is also survived by brother Robert Doty of Pinole and sisters Elenore Peart of Woodland, Martha Kliewer of Woodland and Adah Sumner of Martinez.
He is further survived by four grandchildren: Lori Blanchard, John Wallace, Jackie Worobec and Kim Grennan; and great-grandchildren Christian, Haley and Nathan Blanchard and Jack Grennan.
His family and many friends will deeply miss him. His legacy of "love and integrity" will continue to live on.
The family will schedule private interment for a later date. At his and his family's request, memorial contributions may be sent to the American Cancer Society, Attention UC Davis Cancer Research Center, or the charity of the donor's choice.
Kraft Bros. Funeral Directors of Woodland is assisting the family with arrangements.
