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Dorothy Blackwell Obituary
Dorothy Elizabeth Blackwell, age 97, passed away on Tuesday, November 02, 2010 at home and went to be with her Lord and Savior. She was born in Dallas, Texas in 1912 to parents Charles and Mattie Kirklen.
Dorothy is survived by her daughter BJ and her son Robert. She was preceded in death by Commander William P Blackwell, Daughter Barbara, son Brad, and grandson Travis. She leaves behind grandchildren Tim, Marlo, Tessa and Barbara.
Dorothy was a survivor of the attack on Pearl Harbor in December 1941. She moved to Oxnard in 1949, and worked in sales until the age of 90 years. At 80 years of age Dorothy graduated from Oxnard College with an AA degree.
A graveside memorial service at Ivy Lawn Cemetery will be held Tuesday, November 23, 2010 at 11a.m. on what would have been her 98th birthday.
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Tyler Kirklen
December 12, 2010
I respected Dorothy so much! I am so glad I got to know her in the last couple years, I wish we had more time, but there is never enough. I hope she knew how much she meant to me. I miss her answering the phone, I needed the consistency in my life, especially, from such an inspiring lady. We used to laugh about how much mileage her rocking chair would get, we laughed all the time. What a loss! She was living history, bright, intelligent, entertaining all wrapped up in a tough little package. I only wish I got to come over and have that slumber party for our birthdays and make her a tropical smoothie in a pineapple. I love you aunt Dorothy!
Jeanie Gibson
November 22, 2010
We always knew Dorothy as "Betty" Blackwell. She was the mother of my childhood friend, Barbara, and I spent many a day in their house on Date Street where it seemed little sister Beverly was always baking cookies. She was a wonderful mother and all the kids on the block were always welcome in her home. We lived across the street. After all these years, I was surprised to learn that she was born in Dallas, where I have lived for the last 20 years. I always just assumed she was from Hawaii. Guess life always goes in a full circle. My condolences to both Beverly and Bobby, on the loss of both your mother and your brother. Your mother was a wonderful woman. Jeanie (Larrabee) Gibson
Gary Amar
November 21, 2010
Dorothy was an unforgettable person. Dorothy enrolled in my Speech class at Oxnard College in the 1980's. I'll always remember the first night of class she told us that she'd been away from school for 49 years; however she promised her niece (sorry, can't remember her niece's name) that she'd attend college with her niece. Her niece had graduated from ( I believe) Hueneme H.S.that spring, and together they began college. Dorothy regaled us with stories about Pearl Harbor and living through the depression. Dorothy's family is so fortunate to have had her, and thank you for sharing Dorothy with us as she was an inspiration to all, especially mature students returning to school after years away.
Dave Bowers
November 19, 2010
What a grand lady, Dorothy was the mother of my childhood friend Brad. She cared for me when I fell off of a truck and almost killed myself in front of her house. I have always called her on Christmas and up till a few years ago I would receive a Christmas card from Hawaii. She was a dear, dear lady and is now in the hands of her Lord.. God Bless...Dave
November 19, 2010
The members of Mitz Khan A Khan Chapter, DAR send our prayers to Dorothy's family. Dorothy was a member since 1987, and she will be missed by all.
Vicki Schmaeman
November 19, 2010
Dorothy added so much to our lives with her bright spirit and creativity. Her dedication to the DAR was boundless and much appreciated, She will be missed.
Lori
November 19, 2010
Dorothy, I don't even have to ask or wonder if you made it to Heaven, U are now an angel as you were here on earth. I am so sorry we never got the chance to take that cruise in my Mustange convertable. You had such a wonderful way about you and were loved by so many both young and old. RIP my friend. Lori B
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