Dorothy Rose Moore

With great sadness and loss, Dorothy Rose Moore, of Bakersfield, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 14, 2025, at the age of 95.

She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. Dorothy was the fifth daughter of eight children born to Joseph

and Minnie, hard-working dairy farmers. From an early age, her parents helped their children to work alongside them with the family chores. Grandma Minnie, who never complained, worked milking cows, usually with a cold cloth on her head to help relieve her headaches, and worked up until the delivery of her last child.

As a young child, of five years old, Aunt Dorothy cared about people even then. Once when Grandma and she were riding on the bus. She noticed another little girl who looked sad. Aunt Dorothy wanted to cheer up the little girl and thought in her mind that she wanted to give the little girl her own doll to bring a smile to the little girl's face.

One of my favorite stories that she repeatedly told us, but we loved hearing it every time. Aunt Dorothy and her older sister, Aunt Elvera, when they were young. Were arguing over having to share a sarsaparilla drink. Grandma would make for the family. The sisters were going back and forth, back and forth, back and forth, over who

could have all the drink. Well, to end the argument, Grandma didn't say a word. She simply grabbed the bottle of sarsaparilla and drank it for herself! And that put an end to that!!! … See what greed and being ungrateful will get you. The loss of a cool drink on a warm day!

A woman of many talents. … She was an outstanding seamstress, an amazing cook, and had a keen eye for decorating. Like her Mom, she developed a love for flowers and plants; she had a green thumb, and she could tell you the names of almost everyone of them. She would even do the yard work too. She was the Moore household gardener. On many occasions, she would spend hours doing so. The neighbor across the street would comment: "Dorothy, do you know you have been out here for over four hours doing the yard!" … To this day, my sister and I have done the same. … Dorothy could sketch beautiful pictures of birds, children, and people of different cultures. In addition, she loved music. And a large variety of music, from Bach, Portuguese, Italian, ABBA, to Kenny G.

In her 50s, she learned to play the guitar. Along with her love of music, she had a beautiful singing voice. She was quick-witted. She would throw you off guard by a zinger from out of nowhere. And laughter filled the air! There was also a serious side to her too. … Her undeniable love for Jehovah God. Dorothy was raised in a Catholic family of Portuguese immigrants. Yet, in her adult years, she learned about Jehovah's Witnesses through a family member. Upon hearing about Jehovah, she knew this was it! … Even though she hardly knew anything about Jehovah's fulfillments, prophesies, and promises. But in her heart, it was like a light of understanding came on. With a beautiful future and plentiful blessings for mankind, in return for being a faithful and loyal servant to Him. Dorothy and her sister, Marlene, were baptized on the same day, February 21, 1959. And for over 67 years, she lived her dedication and baptism to the fullest, not just in word, but in every aspect of her life. For many decades, she attended the Hillcrest Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses, and she was a pillar to the end.

She'd tell you she wasn't the smartest person. Which definitely wasn't true. And others were smarter than her. But common sense she had in abundance. She could see the outcome of a negative choice and tried to hinder our family from going down the wrong path. Many times it was to the extreme. But it was always motivated by love. And she had an unwavering ability to always be there to support you with the important things in life.

A complicated woman in many ways. When it came to her family, she usually always had to have the last say. And she was always right. Which she usually was, and she would rarely if ever admit otherwise. Even to the end. I guess that's why she lived to be almost 96! … Strong-willed. I don't think she thought that things came easily to her. But she made everything she accomplished look as if it did.

She was a second set of parents to me and my sisters and their children. We had our mom and dad, and then we were blessed with Uncle Ray and Aunt Dorothy too. They filled in the gaps of where our parents could not afford to or did not have the experience, knowledge, and capability to do so.

Last but not least, she is predeceased in death by her husband of 37 years, Ray Moore. The love of her life. She lived the last 28 years a widow. Which wasn't easy on her, but she did it with grace. Until they are united again, along with her baby girl, Linda Carol, in perfect health and every lasting life in paradise. All praise goes to

our Almighty Father, Jehovah God, for the magnificent future and blessings that await mankind.

She was survived by many nieces, nephews, and dear friends. Dorothy touched the hearts and lives of many people. And all who knew her loved, respected, and admired her. A rare and beautiful woman on the inside and out. … To respect our Aunt Dorothy's wishes, there will be no Memorial Service. Why? She'd say: "Well, what would they have to say about me?!" I don't know either! Doesn't seem like too much, huh?! … Aunt Dorothy and our family's story has not ended, as well as the countless other families. She is taking a much-needed peaceful rest. As Jesus' life on earth, he gave a glimpse into the words recorded at Luke 8:52~ "… So he (Jesus) said: "Stop weeping, for she did not die but is sleeping."

Until we see each other again! For the Best Life Ever! … Aunt Dorothy, We love you yesterday, We Love you now, always have and always will.