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Doris Inks Obituary
Doris Jane "Dodi" Inks, of Ventura, died at home, surrounded by her loving family, Friday, April 9, 2010.
Born in Topeka Kan., Nov. 12, 1939 to Dain and Jenny Bouton, Dodi was an excellent student, receiving a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Washburn University. Dodi had a variety of interesting jobs that included working as a bookmobile librarian with her life long best friend Karen, various secretarial positions, and owning a convention coordinating business "Meeting Masters" in Topeka before moving to California in 1979.
She spent her entire career in California with Vitro Corporation, working her way up from a clerk/typist to being the Chief Security Officer, Safety Officer and Facility Manager, positions that she held at the time of her retirement.
After retiring she parlayed her love of antiques into a career as a certified antiques appraiser, the only one in Ventura County. Dodi was a collector of many things: Scottie dog items, Santa Clauses, books, friends and memories. She and Forrest loved to travel to visit friends and family.
Dodi is survived by her husband, Forrest and their children: Rhiannon, Lisa, Larry, John, Cindy and Nesha, their grandchildren: Kayla, Jace, and Gage, her sister Helen and brother in law Bill, many nieces, nephews, great grandchildren and treasured friends.
The memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. on Thursday, April 15, at Charles Carroll Funeral Home, 15 Teloma Drive in Ventura. Please wear something colorful in celebration of her life. She was a force of nature and on that day we can be her little flowers.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to cancer research or hospice in her name.
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Memories and Condolences
for Doris Inks
Carol Parker
May 10, 2010
To Forrest, Rhiannon and all Dodi's family and friends. The loss of my dear friend Dodi has left a big void in my life. She was always there to listen, support and encourage me at work and in my personal life. We shared our love of sewing, crafting, reading and antiques. A bright star in my life that I will aways remember and miss. May all your memories comfort you and bring you happiness.
Carol Parker
Rhiannon AKA Jenni (her daughter)
April 22, 2010
I wanted to thank everyone for their words of comfort and suppoort. We are going to miss her.
Nurse Pat Holverson
April 21, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Bill and Mary Vollmar
April 15, 2010
To all of Dodi's family and friends. We were saddened to hear of Dodi's passing. She was a wonderful person, and had a terrific sense of humor. The world has lost a true shining light.
Rey & Sandy Ortega
April 14, 2010
Dear Forrest & Family
Rey and I are truly saddened to read today of Dodi's passing. We both worked with Dodi at Vitro and have many fond memories(and scoldings)of our time with her. She was always there for support, work and personal. Dodi started Rey with his Santa Claus collection. Every year he pulls them out he will remember her.
We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
Dick & Lynn Watt
April 14, 2010
Dear Forrest and family.
Lynn and I were saddened to hear of Dodi's passing. I have many fond memories of the years I spent at Vitro with both Dodi and Forrest. Please know that we are thinking of and praying for Dodi and you in this time of loss.
Dick & Lynn Watt
April 14, 2010
Dodie; You have always been so much fun and you always kept me in line or at the correct bid. I always appreciated your information on antiques, you are truly missed. Forrest and family my condolences.
K.C. Lawrence
Patti & Frank McNeely
April 14, 2010
Forest and Family: I am so sorry to hear of Dottie passing. When I would call her on the phone regarding Hund House Business she was so pleasant to talk to over the phone. Please accept my condolence and prayers for all the family.
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