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Dolores Koeff Obituary
She was born October 10, 1928 in Lorain, Dodie was a graduate of Lorain High School, attended Kent State University and earned a degree from California State University, San Bernardino, CA. She and her husband Peter resided in Lorain until 1960. From 1966 to 1995, Dodie worked at Harrison Elementary School in Riverside, CA. She enjoyed music, watching sports with her family and yard work. Dodie had a talent for repairing anything that was broken. Friends and family will fondly remember her email address: "fix-it-lady."
Dodie is survived by her husband of 62 years, Peter Koeff, daughters, Denise (Larry) Bressler of Pasadena, CA., Nancy (Bill) Hermann of Tulsa, OK., Dawna (Dave) Munson of Corona, CA., Wendy (Mike) Brown of Pleasanton, CA., sons Mark (Kari) Koeff of Rancho Santa Margarita, CA., and Bryan and Dale Koeff of Granbury, TX. She is also survived by 19 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Other surviving relatives include her brothers, Eugene White of Lorain, OH., Arthur White of Granbury, TX., Dennis White of Amherst, OH. and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Edgar and Mary (nee Mazza) White and her sister Carmel (White) Dobos.
Family and close friends attended a Memorial Celebration of Life at the home of Arthur and Darleen White in Granbury, TX. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting donations in Dodie's name be made to Harrison Elementary School, 2901 Harrison St., Riverside, CA 92503.
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August 20, 2012
My mom has been gone for just over a year now and not a single day has gone by where I didn't think of her. I miss her so much. The tears streaming down my face as I type this are evidence of that. I take comfort in thinking that she is with her mom, dad, Sister Carmel and now Brother Gene having a big family reunion. She was a loving and kind woman who was beautiful both inside and out. I believe I'm a better mom and person because of her.
I love you Mama!
August 22, 2011
The donations mentioned in the obituary are for children's books only, please. Public schools may be unable to receive monetary donations. My mother was a children's librarian and loved the library at Harrison Elementary. A rose garden outside the library was dedicated in her name when she retired. The library was very special to her. Thank you, everyone, for your kind thoughts. Nancy Hermann, Tulsa, OK
Bryan Koeff
August 19, 2011
My mother was the type who at gatherings would still be cooking while others were feasting, would be rocking a sick child while others were sleeping and in the garden, would still be planting while others were resting. Mom would simply not quit until a project was done. And her job raising seven children was never ending. This is why it was so hard for her to let go. We still need her daily and my heart breaks at this time of her parting...
Ron & Marge Faris
August 19, 2011
Dennis & Maxine,
We are so sorry. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of sorrow.
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