Reva B. Dozier

Dozier, Reva B.
September 27, 1920 - February 28, 2009
Reva (Bockall) Dozier, 88, of Culver City, passed away peacefully on February 28, 2009. Reva was born in Detroit, Michigan, second daughter to Alexander Bockall and Isabelle Lezin, and spent 84 years in the Los Angeles area. She attended Polytechnic High School and in 1977 retired from a long rewarding career with Los Angeles County. She and her husband Walter Dozier, who preceded her in death in 1992, were devoted and passionate companions for 49 years. Reva loved jazz, ethnic cuisine, science and learning and was an early adopter of the Internet. Her crocheted afghans provide comfort to many. Her passion for reading led her to unprecedented devotion to the Culver City Library, volunteering there for over 30 years. She was awarded Los Angeles County Volunteer of the Year in 2001. Reva loved company and cheered for everyone's happiness. Reva was an honorary mother to many in her community at Overland Avenue's Windsor Fountains. She was preceded in death by older sister, Helen R. (Bockall) Glassman of Culver City. She is survived by her sister Shirley B. Klass of Memphis, TN; her nephews Alan S. Glassman of Lancaster, PA, Steven M. Klass (wife TantaLisa Clayton) of Salt Lake City, UT, and Daniel A. Klass (wife Roberta Stevens) of San Antonio, TX; great-niece Kathryn Gutierrez, great-great niece Breanna Kelton, and several cousins. The family extends its appreciation for providing loving support and health care advocacy to: caregiver Marietta Freeman; Liz and Cerves McNeill and DeeDee and Jon Alan Webber of Windsor Fountains; and Alan Glassman. Reva made life more wonderful for all whom she met.
A life celebration will be held for Reva at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 5, at the Culver City Julian Dixon Library, 4975 Overland Avenue in Culver City. Her memory can be honored by donations to The Friends of Culver City Library.