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Dorothy was born on March 25, 1925 in Gilby, ND to Theodore and Katherine Collier. She met Ray Terrell in Seattle, WA and moved to Vallejo, where they were married in 1947. Dorothy worked for A.G.E. store for many years and began her 40-year career with Vallejo's Kaiser Permanente in 1968. She transferred to Hayward Medical Center in 1970 and retired in 1990. She returned in 1991 and continued her service until 2010 at the age of 85. She was proud of her long career, where she was recognized as an exemplary employee and made many lifelong friends.
Dorothy was a member of the Presbyterian Church in San Leandro. She enjoyed time spent with family and friends, gardening, playing bridge, knitting, and maintaining a spotless home.
Dorothy was preceded in death by husband Emil, sister Evelyn, brother Cal, and son Jerry. She is survived by brother Gordon; step-son Doug (Madge); nieces and nephews Colby, Curt, Steve (Debbie), Sam (Kathy), Mike, and Judy (Bob); grandchildren Wade (Stephanie) and Connie (Chad); and great-grandchildren Jared and Taylor.
At her request, no services will be held. Our beloved Dorothy will be missed by all whose lives she touched.
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Larry Himango
March 30, 2024
Dorothy was married to my father, his second wife & my step-mom until my father passed away in 1991. She always looked nice and was a very nice women.
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Brenda Starr
March 26, 2024
I was a new employee at Kaiser, Hayward. Fortunately Dorothy was one of the first people I met. She saw me, welcomed with her warm and beautiful smile and said not to worry. She checked on me several times during that day, and for weeks after that. Kind, so very beautiful, elegant and a wonderful sense of humor. This world and her friends will miss her presence
Carolyn Selbicky
March 26, 2024
From the moment we met in 1976 we met we knew we were soulmates. What a marvelous friend to have. Kind, beautiful, elegant. I will miss you. Love, Carolyn
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