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Dora Valentine Obituary
POCATELLO - Dora Mary Valentine, 84, passed away peacefully Wednesday, April 6, 2011, after a short illness.
She was born Dora Mary Picciano to Thomas and Antoinetta Picciano on July 30, 1926 in Pocatello, Idaho.
She married Bill Valentine on May 15, 1944.
Dora worked at the Idaho State University Bookstore for many years until she retired. She worked in textbook and special order purchases. Her out-of-town grandchildren remember how much fun it was to visit Grandma at the bookstore, as she would let them pick out whatever candy they wanted.
Her hobbies, activities, and favorite pastimes revolved around her family and many friends. Dora loved the time spent with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. They loved staying in touch with her as well. She passed on the rich tradition of her Italian heritage to her family, which will be remembered for many generations.
She was preceded in death by her parents and only sibling, Anthony A. Picciano. She is survived by her husband, Bill; and their four children, Tom (Sharon) Valentine, Toni (Phil) Kuder, Roxanne (Francis) Harlow, and Patrice Dahlin. Her grandchildren are Paul (Brenda), Justine, and Jamie (Monte Conyers) Valentine, Bill (Katie), Natale, Tom, and Christy (KC Anderson) Kuder, Chris (Sarah) Gunderson, Julie Gunderson, Gina and Morgan Dahlin. She also has a growing list of great-grandchildren.
At the end of her life, she was blessed to be surrounded by her loving family. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be sent to St. Jude's Childrens's Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, Tenn. 38105.
Mass of the Christian burial will be celebrated Saturday, April 9, 2011, at 11 a.m. in the Holy Spirit Catholic Community, St. Anthony Chapel, 504 N. Seventh Ave., Pocatello, with Father Chase Hasenoehrl, celebrant. Rosary service will be held today, April 9, 2011, at 7 p.m. in the Cornelison Funeral Home, 431 N. 15th Ave., Pocatello, where the family will receive friends following the rosary until 8:30 p.m. Interment will be in the Mountain View Cemetery, Pocatello.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Cornelison Funeral Home, 431 N. 15th Ave., Pocatello. Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.cornelisonfh.com.
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Margaret Howe
April 12, 2011
Bill, I'm sorry to read about Dora. She has been on my mind so much becaue I hadn't heard anything for so many years. I loved Dora, she had such a cheerful outlook and always a big smile.
My thought and prayers are with you at this time.
Margaret Barrett Howe
April 10, 2011
Uncle Bill and Family,
We are so sorry to hear about Dora. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. We are grateful that we got to see and visit with her at Noni's service. What a very sweet and loving lady. We are so lucky to have known her. Scott and Susan Colaianni
April 9, 2011
We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your mother.
May God give you the strength to handle the pain you have in your hearts.
Terry & Stephanie Wagner
April 8, 2011
"Uncle" Bill and family, we are so shocked and sorry to hear of Dora's passing. She was always such a special and caring person. All of us are thankful that we got to see her at Mom's funeral. We had a wonderful time talking and we will have this as our special memory.
Mike, Mickey, Marcy, Mindy and Tom Harmer
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Teresa Chisholm
April 8, 2011
You will always live in our hearts and prayers.
April 8, 2011
Our condolences to Dora's family on her passing. I remember her well and every time we went back to Pocatello for a visit we made it a point to visit her at the ISU bookstore. She was a wonderful lady.
Fred DeGregory
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