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Doreen Dashnaw Obituary
It Is with very deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Doreen June Dashnaw who passed from this world on Sunday, February 9, 2025 at 5:31 pm at her home in Ventura surrounded by daughters Anne Simmons and Susan Dashnaw, as well as grandson Sam Simmons. Doreen was born in Avalon CA at the old hospital located next to the Atwater Hotel, to parents Nita and James E. McCarthy, on June 17, 1933.
Doreen is survived by her children: Anne Simmons, Sue Dashnaw, and Jeff and Tracy Dashnaw; Grandchildren: Josh (Nichol) and Adam Kemble, Joey and Sam Simmons; Jessica (Jim) Bobbitt; Jeffrey (Joy) Dashnaw, Nick (Deceased) Dashnaw, Chad (Kimmy) Dashnaw, Jake (Juel) Dashnaw, Great Grandchildren: Jaycie, Josh, Jordyn, Jenna (Bobbit); Dylan and Rylie Kemble, Jacklyn and Jax Dashnaw, and Dolly, Dakota and Dallen Dashnaw, and Darla Dashnaw. Also, her loving sister, Gloria Christine Coulter, and her children Teri (Mike) Tomei, Tom (Angela) McHenry and Katie (Louis) Borbas.
Doreen and George traveled many a road in their RV across the US and Canada in pursuit of fish, antiques, golf, and bridge and lots of fun. Mom graduated from Avalon High in 1951 and married her high school sweetheart, George Dashnaw on September 6, 1951. Dad passed away on May 19, 2005.
The family wishes to thank the loving care of Livingston CareGivers for their amazing service the past three years.
Graveside services will be held at the
Avalon Cemetery, Friday, April 18,2025 at 11:30 am
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Jennifer Ocampo
March 3, 2025
I was Doreen's caregiver, Jennifer I never had so many fun days as I did with Doreen she made me laugh every day ! She was very special to me , We played cards together , watched young and Restless together, enjoyed watching. The jewelry show together. We always had a good day! She was funny and always had. Something to say that made me laugh out loud . I will truly miss my client, good friend.now my Angel who is watching over us all. God bless to all her wonderful family and Thank you for sharing your wonderful mother, Grandma, Sister with Me I am truly Blessed because of her
Marija Vojkovich
February 18, 2025
I remember your mother fondly when I was a kid in Avalon and how your dad and she hung out together with the McElroys. God bless your whole family as you adjust to her absence in your lives. Marija Vojkovich
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