Dottie Frazier May Obituary

July 16, 1922 - February 8, 2022 Dottie Frazier May, nee Dorothy Adele Reider, passed away at her home in Long Beach, CA on Tuesday, the 8th of February 2022 at 9:15am at the age of 99 1/2. Dottie was born and raised in Long Beach, where she resided for over 75 years in her current home. Dottie was a pillar of the community. She was admired and beloved by all who knew her. During World War II, Dottie worked as a "Rosie The Riveter" at Douglas Aircraft in Long Beach. She was a world renowned underwater pioneer including HardHat, Scuba, and Freediving. She was always happy in, on, or under the water, but her home and garden was her sanctuary. A lover of competition in everything she excelled at, especially Racquetball. Dottie was a perfectionist through and through. From dredging for gold in the Sierra Nevadas to months long adventures fishing, boating and motorcycling in San Blas Puerto Mexico and Baja Mexico. Dottie lived life to the max, as is evident in her book "Trailblazer" by Dottie Frazier, available on Amazon. Dottie is survived by her husband Cyril May, her three sons Donald, David and Danny. Grandsons Dennis and Dave Jr, and Granddaughters Debra, Niki, Jenna, Drew and Danelle. Your Loving Husband, Cyril May In lieu of flower, Please donate to Women Divers Hall of Fame. www.wdhof.org

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Published by Press-Telegram on Feb. 12, 2022.

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