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Ruth Dortch Obituary

Ruth Darlene Dortch

Darlene passed away January 30, 2018. She is survived by her children Jerry (Denise) Smith, and Candi (Jim) Dose; Grandsons Chris, Dan and Dustin Dose. Great Grandchildren Abigail, Elijah and Aarabella Dose, and extended family. She graduated Poly High School 1952. Worked for Rockwell Int. 30 Years as "Suggestions Coordinator", Church organist at Calvary Temple in Orange, CA for 30 years. As of 1996 resided in Leisure World, Seal Beach with Husband, Harry Dortch, Decd.

Funeral Services Monday, Feb. 32, 2018 at 11:00 A.M., Luyben Dilday Chapel.. Please Sign the Guest Book at www.luybendilday.com Luyben Dilday Mortuary
(562) 425-6401
Published by Press-Telegram on Feb. 4, 2018.

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