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Dorothy Pitchford Obituary
and her parents Samuel Moore and Violet Judge "Doll" Watkins. Dorothy is survived by her daughters, Dorothy M. "Dee" Pitchford and Marsha Ann (Michael) Dull, two granddaughters Candy Dawn Pitchford and Katina Rae Saint Marie, and two great grand children Willow Rose and Heron Thomas Navarro. As well as her two sisters Laura Virginia Thompson and Sophia Barbara McCool and her two brothers Samuel Harvey (Fay) Watkins (Francis) and Douglas Moore Watkins. Twelve nieces and nephews as well as many great nieces and nephews. Dorothy worked for almost 40 years at MacAlpine Drug in Phoenix. Dorothy was a member of the VFW post 720 auxiliary, an original dinosaur member, and a Bushmaster lady of the 158th Infantry. Dorothy was "Grandma Dorothy" to all of the twirlers of the Arizona Twirling Athletics. Visitation will be held at AL Moore Grimshaw Mortuary 710 W. Bethany Home Rd. Phx, AZ 85013 on September 22, 2005 from 5:00pm to 8pm. Services and Interment at the National Cemetery 23029 N. Cave Creek Rd. Phx, AZ 85024 on September 23, 2005 at 10:30am. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in Dorothy's memory to your favorite charity.
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Sarah Kesler-Kline
September 27, 2005
My deepest sympathies to Dorothy's family and friends. Dorothy was an amazing lady who has given myself and my family wonderful memories to cherish forever. Dorothy will truly be missed.
Katy Kennedy
September 22, 2005
My deepest sympathies to Dorothy's family. Dorothy will be sorely missed by everyone who knew her. What a wonderful role model of a true 'lady!' She was always so kind, so selfless, and so giving! Our family has been blessed many times by her words of encouragement, cards, and gifts, as well as her driving MILES to support our daughter. Dorothy's smiling face and loving spirit will be remembered by us all. She will always have a special place in my heart. Love you, Dorothy!!!!!
xoxox Katy Kennedy
Barb& Neil Dora
September 22, 2005
We Will miss you and Stan. Your friendship will be treasured.Our prayers and thoughts are with your Family
Monica Fales
September 21, 2005
My deepest sympathies to Dorothy's family and friends. I wish you peace, strength and wonderful memories. Dorothy was certainly VERY special to all of us.
Michele Ford aka Milmont
September 21, 2005
As I read all of the guest entries, I see that Dorothy was to everyone as wonderful as she was to my family. She too, treated my siblings and I as her own grandchildren. She will be greatly missed and remembered fondly.
Leslie Bridges Kohler
September 21, 2005
Dorothy was a remarkable lady! She gave of herself unfailingly. It is nice to know that she and her dear Stan are now together in God's loving arms. But, she will be greatly missed by those here on earth.
Gary's and my love and prayers are with the family.
Dorothy, thank you for your love and caring during all of the years when my 3 daughters were members of the Arizona Twirling Athletes! My whole family will miss hearing from you at Christmas, but are happy that you are in a much better place!
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Joy Gaeraths
September 20, 2005
Grandma Dorothy was a staple at the check in table at every baton competition for me for the past 20 years. Dorothy and Stan are together, watching over all the twirlers they have seen over the years. My thoughts and prayers go out to the Pitchford family. She will be missed by many!
Chrissy Weeks
September 20, 2005
My thoughts are with her family. She was a great lady and always treated me as one of her own grandchildren. She will never be forgotten in my life.
Lawrence Spitalny
September 20, 2005
Stan & Dorothy were patients of mine for many years. They were both great people. I think about them both often and miss seeing them.
Lawrence Spitalny, M.D.
Melissa Castro
September 20, 2005
My deepest sympathy is sent to the family. Grandma Dorothy was an inspiration to me and can only hope I can give and love like she did to my grandchildren. She will be truly missed.
Melissa Castro
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