DOROTHY BRIDGES

Dorothy Jean Patterson Bridges Resident of Livermore Dorothy Bridges, a long time resident of Livermore, California, died peacefully on March 25, 2012, surrounded by family after a long battle with Alzheimer's Disease. Dorothy was born in Fort Dodge, Iowa, on October 13, 1926, and lived 47 years in Livermore. She was the daughter of Ralph Farrell Patterson and Mary Louise Thomas Patterson of Iowa. She was also the devoted wife of John Douglas Bridges Sr. Dorothy was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was an avid reader, patriot, and gardener, who most of all enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. She retired after 26 years at the Livermore Public Library, and was a member of Eastern Star, Daughters of the American Revolution, and the Livermore Area Genealogy Society. Dorothy and her late husband were also very active with the local Fleet Reserve Association. Dorothy is predeceased by her parents, husband, and sister Mary Lou Cardio. She is survived by brother Richard Patterson; son John Bridges II; daughters Mary Roehr and Nancy Bridges; granddaughters Becky Aranda Johanson, Ali Aranda, Holly Bridges, Shelly Bridges, and Karen Hixxon; grandsons Doug Roehr, George Roehr, John Bridges III, and Jason Seybert; and great-grandchildren Morgan Ebbitt, Riley Johanson, Brooklyn Bridges, Brianna Bridges, Jessica Bridges, Brett Bridges, and Maggie Bridges. A Memorial Service will be held at 2 p.m. in the Asbury United Methodist Church sanctuary in Livermore on Saturday, March 31. A special thank you to the staff at Quail Garden Assisted Living Home and Hope Hospice, for outstanding care and support through Dorothy's final days. Callaghan Mortuary 925 447-2942