Dorothy-DeBolt-Obituary

Dorothy DeBolt

San Francisco, California

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February 24, 2013
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San Francisco, California

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Dorothy Atwood DeBolt

Dec. 29, 1923 - Feb. 24, 2013

Dorothy Atwood DeBolt, known as the supermom and public speaker featured in the Academy Award winning documentary "Who Are the DeBolts and Where Did They Get 19 Kids" died Sunday, February 24.

Dorothy was born to immigrant parents...

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I was very sorry to hear of Dorothy DeBolt's passing. I worked at AASK for several years in the 70's and remember the commitment she and Bob DeBolt had for the work and the sacrifice they made to keep the agency afloat. Dorothy was always gracious, a lovely person.

Dear Debolt Family,
I attended Piedmont Middle School and High School with many of the Debolt children. They were all such an inspiration. Mrs. Debolt was an incredible woman and her legacy lives on in her children and grandchildren. My thoughts and prayers are with the entire Debolt Family.

Noel, I was so sorry to hear about your Mom. I know you and your Dad did so much to care for her. My mom sent me her Obit from San Diego. I cannot even begin to imagine all you are feeling. My prayers are with you and your family. I hope to be present in San Francisco this summer. My love and friendship I send to you.
Debra Lines

Dear Debolt Family,
I was profoundly inspired by Dorothy and your entire family through watching the movies created in the late 1970's. My mother showed them to her 8th grade classes for years and of course her children and grandchildren got to view them as well. About 7 years ago, my daughter and I recognized and introduced ourselves to Dorothy at the RSD Library. My daughter told Dorothy about an essay she had written about your family for the El Cajon Historical Society and how she...

My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Dorothy is remembered fondly from our childhood days growing up together in the Swedish community of the Bay Area.

Dear Bob: I am so sorry to hear of Dorothy's passing. She was beautiful, kind and fun. It was a great honor to have been her "Roadie" during the IOF tour. I have nothing but the most wonderful memories of our times together on the road. Dorothy made a big impact in her lifetime; she will be greatly missed. Much love, Robyn "Roadie" Bottomley

The DeBolt's gave so much to the Piedmont Community.What a wonderful family
Our prayers and thoughts are wit the family at this sad time.

Dear Bob and family, I am so so sorry to read of Dorothy's death last month. You were so good to me when I was directing the child abuse center, and when I adopted my children. I wish I could be in Oakland for the public memorial in July, but my heart will be there with all of those walking and running and enjoying the day. May you all find peace in your special memories as I have been doing today. With much love, Gail Edwards

As you know, your mom and I were close over many, many years spending nights under the dining room table while our parents ate dinner, went on vacations together, wrote long letters to each other when she was in Sweden and Holland with her family and danced the nights away to hours of wonderful piano and accordian music. She was a very special cousin and friend and will leave a large footprint in this world. May each of you know peace and comfort as you remember all the special times you...