Dorothy Elizabeth Burns Idzi

Ventura - Dorothy Idzi always dreamed of being a pilot. While she didn't realize this in her lifetime, on September 5, 2023, she received her golden wings to fly to the heavens.

Dorothy Elizabeth Burns Idzi was born December 9, 1919 and passed away peacefully on September 5, 2023 just three months shy of her 104th birthday. Born in Summerville, Pennsylvania to her parents Mark Jay Burns and Mary Ditty Burns, she was the eldest of four children who all preceded her in death: Jay Burns, Brookville, PA, Clair Burns, Brookville, PA, and M.Berniece Burns Kelley, Vancouver, WA. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Adam Joseph Idzi of Ventura, CA.

Dorothy grew up in Brookville, Pennsylvania where her mother's beautiful piano music and song filled their farmhouse. At age 13, with her mother's life cut short, she went on to live a life for two; hers and the unfinished part of her mother's. Dorothy attended Brookville High School and completed one year of college at Slippery Rock University in Slippery Rock, PA. After receiving her license at a local beauty college, she opened her own "beauty shop" and worked there until she met and married her husband, Adam Idzi July 13, 1946. Their daughter Deborah was born in New Castle, PA, and then with their eventual move to Ventura, California for Adam's job, their 2nd daughter, Carla, was born.

Dorothy was above all, an exceptional human being, mother, wife and friend to many. She was forward thinking, financially savvy , and a force of positivity. She gave her time generously as a volunteer at Community Memorial Hospital and in her neighborhood helping anyone in need with haircuts, meals, or simple friendly visits. She was an accomplished seamstress and hat maker- a nod to her mother's talent as a millineress. The infamous cheesecake she served at her canasta club was unmatched.

With her long and beautiful life serving as an inspiration for many, she became known as Queen Dorothy. She was in this world to spread goodness and had an impact on all who crossed her path. She lived gracefully and passed away gracefully - healthy and determined all the way to the end. We are thankful to her two caregivers, Lily May Martinelli and Mary Young who allowed her to stay in her home as she wished.

Dorothy is survived by her loving daughters, Deborah Anne Idzi of Santa Barbara and Carla Leslie Labat of Santa Barbara. Both daughters moved to Santa Barbara to be near their dear mother for her final years. Additionally, she leaves behind her adoring son-in-law, Alain Jean-Pierre Labat of Santa Barbara and her doting granddaughter Camille Katherine Labat and great-grandson Joseph Pierre Labat of San Mateo, CA.

Please join us in your hearts as we honor her with goodness in our lives going forward.

At her request, a private family gathering will be held to scatter her ashes at sea.