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Lisa Melia Dodge

1969 - 2014

Lisa Melia Dodge obituary, 1969-2014, San Anselmo, CA

BORN

1969

DIED

2014

Lisa Dodge Obituary

Lisa Melia Dodge June 29, 1969 - Apr 7, 2014 Lisa was born in Honolulu while her father was working there for Matson Navigation Company. Her family returned to their home in San Anselmo when she was three months old. Lisa attended Marin County Office of Education Special Education Programs from age 6 to age 22, and then a day program operated by Marin Ventures. She lived in Lifehouse residential facilities from the age of 18, most recently at Hamilton House in Novato. She passed away peacefully at the age of 44 after a short illness. Lisa loved music, especially that written and performed by Fred Rogers. She delighted in watching Mister Rogers on TV and in listening to his songs on records. She had her own special vocalization to prompt her mother to sing those songs to her. A picture of Mister Rogers mounted on a wooden plaque was one of her favorite things. She was extremely attached to her stuffed "Kanga" and "Roo," characters from the animated "Winnie the Pooh." She liked to have people around her. She had a wonderful smile, and she shared it generously. Lisa will be greatly missed by her mother, Dorrie Dodge, of San Anselmo, her brother Bill Dodge, sister-in-law Liz O'Brien, and nephews Tris and Anthony Dodge of Oakland, her sister Elizabeth Dodge, brother-in-law Albert Orozco, nephew Joshua and niece Melia Orozco of Redwood City and her stepmother Peg Dueringer of Mill Valley. She was preceded in death by her father, John L. Dodge. She will also be missed by all those who cared for her at her home and who worked with her at her day program. A memorial service is planned for Sunday, May 25, at 2:00 pm at Novato City Hall. Anyone planning to attend is asked to notify Dorrie at 415-457-3021 or [email protected] so that directions can be provided. In lieu of flowers, donations to Lifehouse, Marin Ventures, or Hospice by the Bay are suggested.

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Published by Marin Independent Journal from Apr. 19 to Apr. 27, 2014.

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May 2, 2014

Dear Dorrie,

I am so sorry for your loss. We are thinking of you.

Wendy and Christopher Jennings

Brian Flahive

May 1, 2014

Elizabeth I am so sorry for your loss.

April 24, 2014

RIP Angel.

April 24, 2014

The obituary was a beautiful declaration of the love and joy of Lisa's life. It was a privilege to be near to say good by. Kitty

April 21, 2014

Dear Dorrie:

Jim and I were sorry to hear that your dear daughter passed away; we offer you our sincere and heartfelt condolences. Your devotion and care for Lisa was beautiful, loving, and inspiring.
David and Jim

April 19, 2014

We are blessed by those three months of tender love in Hawaii shown to Lisa by those in her faith community...and by her baptism. Her smile was an amazing blessing, What a joyful baby she was. Aloha, Robert and Margaret Montgomery.

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