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Dorothy Parker Obituary

June 17, 1936 - February 23, 2025 Dorothy Ann Pratt-Parker passed peacefully at her Pasadena home of 63 years on February 23, 2025 with her loving husband of 33 years, Norman Parker by her side. Dorothy was born June 17, 1936 in Shanghai, China and emigrated to the US in 1957, where she settled in Alhambra. She married Robert G. Pratt (deceased) in 1961 and had 3 sons, Chad, Todd, and Chancy. In 1992, Dorothy married Norman Parker and gained two stepsons, Gregory and Christopher (deceased).

Dorothy worked many years for United Airlines and traveled the world collecting countless memories. As a long time member of St. Bede the Venerable Catholic Church in La Canada, she served on many ministries. Dorothy is survived by her husband Norman, stepson Greg, sons Chad (Lisa: deceased) , Todd, and Chancy (Lynn) and her 7 grandkids: Allison, Emily, Samantha, Claire, Chad Jr., Parker and Taryn. Dorothy's legacy is one of love, life-long friends, and generosity. She will be deeply missed but forever in our hearts.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, April 5, 2025, at 11:00 am at St. Bede the Venerable Church, 215 Foothill Blvd., La Canada.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Los Angeles Times on Mar. 23, 2025.

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