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Dorothy Wilcox Obituary
Anderson, CA
Dorothy Wilcox was born in Millville August 18, 1924 to Dan and Nellie Heryford. She went to elementary school in Millville and graduated from Shasta High in 1941.
Dorothy married Elbert H. Wilcox Nov. 21, 1941 and moved to the Wilcox Ranch in Anderson, where they raised their 5 children along with several other children. Dorothy was very involved with 4-H, starting the Lone Tree 4-H club with Elbert and Duke and Mildred Foster, and continued to serve for over 30 years. Dorothy was also involved with Eastern Star, Rainbow Girls, and Farm Bureau. Dorothy was one of the original members of the Shasta County Cattlewomen and was president of the California Cattlewomen.
She was preceded in death by Elbert and son Kenneth, and Doug Lamb. Dorothy is survived by her children, Linda Wilcox, Eileen Bauer (Doug), Frances Campbell (John), Dan Wilcox (Ginger), Tom Wilcox (Jackie), Melvin Cunningham (Joy), Bonnie Olsen, 17 grandchildren, and many great grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Shasta County Cattlewomen, directed to the scholarship fund – PO box 414, Anderson, CA 96007. Services will be held March 10 at 10:00 AM at McDonalds Chapel, followed by a reception at the Palo Cedro Community Hall.
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Ray Klinefelter
December 15, 2018
Best regards to the family, sorry for your loss, especially Eileen. Ray Klinefelter
Diane Terry
March 12, 2018
My condolences to the family. I was a 4-H member and your mom was my leader or more like it she was a friend. She always smiled and there was never a harsh word even when we got out of control as we often did. I learned a lot from this lovely lady.
Cindy Cleland
March 10, 2018
My sincerest condolences to all of the family for their loss.
You should take great pride in a woman who gave so much to others.
I was fortunate to be a member of the Lone Pine
4-H club and have to say what I gained there has carried with me throughout my life. The wonderful memories of our meetings at the old school house are forever etched in my mind. Because of this experience I got my own sons into 4-H. My youngest son, three years out of college is a volunteer at the state level. So I can honestly say that Dorothy was a gift to us all that keeps on giving by her example.
Cindy (Kofford) Cleland
Nina Terry-Dutton
March 8, 2018
Condolences from the Terry family.
Gayle Billings
March 7, 2018
What a wonderful lady. She was my 4H sewing leader. I learned so much from Dorthy. She had a wonderful laugh and always a kind word for everyone. Our condolences to all the children. Tim an Gayle
George Rychetsky Jr.
March 7, 2018
Eileen,
Sorry for your loss. Losing a parent is different because they have been with us our entire life. Take solace in knowing she had a long and happy life.
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