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Margaret Dover Obituary
Margaret "Peggy" Dianne Dover, 77, of Lompoc passed away on Sunday, July 24, 2011. A viewing will be held at Starbuck-Lind Mortuary on Monday, August 1, 2011 from 3pm to 7pm; with the vigil service starting at 6pm. Graveside services will be held the following day, Tuesday, August 2, 2011 at 3pm at the Lompoc Evergreen Cemetery, followed by a fellowship gathering at the Veteran's Memorial Building at 4pm.
Peggy was born and raised in Lompoc. A graduate of Lompoc High School, she also attended Business College. She married Frank D. Dover on October 29, 1955; and they raised four boys. Peggy was a member of La Purisima Conception Catholic Church. She was a member of the Ostomy Group and was involved in fundraising for cancer research and St. Jude Children's hospital.
Peggy is survived by her husband of 55 years, Frank D. Dover; her sons, Rennie W. Dover, Frank D. Dover III, Jaime A. Dover and Sean A. Dover; her sister Billie Ceriale and Betty McClellan; and seven grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her sister, Evelyn Carlton.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital and the American Cancer Society.
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Michael Green
August 1, 2011
Great Lady. Will be missed by all she knew. My heart goes out to the Dover Family
Jim BoONE
July 30, 2011
This lady opened both her home and her heart to a very homesick Airman at Misawa Air Base, Japan in the late 1950's.
Truly a wonderful friend.
Rest in peace, Peggy, you will never be forgotten.
margaret hayes
July 29, 2011
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Theresa Williams Garcia
July 29, 2011
So very sorry to hear of you loss, my prayers go out to all of the Dover family, and all of her extedned family and friends, Peggy was a wonderful Lady, she will truely be missed, May God Bless each and everyone of you and may he ease you pain, Peace be with you.
Theresa Williams Garcia
July 29, 2011
So very sorry to hear of you loss, my prayers go out to all of the Dover family, and all of her extedned family and friends, Peggy was a wonderful Lady, she will truely be missed, May God Bless each and everyone of you and may he ease you pain, Peace be with you.
Barbara (Decker) Carter
July 28, 2011
So sorry to here of your lose. She always made me smile. Was so gald I got to see her and uncle Stan last time I was back home. She will be missed My heart goes out to all of you.
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