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Rachel Doolittle Obituary

Rachel Lynn Doolittle Rachel was born March 19, 1973 and passed away unexpectedly on December 1, 2012, with her family at her bedside. Rachel leaves behind her father and mother, Kenneth & Mary Doolittle, Aunt Rita "Fern" Doolittle along with her brother and sister, Ryon Markussen Sr. & Rita Doolittle. Rachel was a Aunt and Mother to her her nephews: Ryon "Bub" Markussen, Byron Markussen, Ta'na:n Markussen and Kit-say "Kits" Powell, nieces: Athena Dove Markussen, Ki'da:y Powell, and Gladys Markussen; great niece: Wey-Se-Naw Markussen-Reed, as well as her uncles, aunties and cousins. Rachel comes from a very large family and we apologize for not listing everyone. Rachel was a very unique person because of all the love, kindness and thoughtfulness she gave to others, she was very family oriented in everything she did, the motivator of her family. She was the caretaker of her parents, the chef of the family, mother of her nephews and nieces. Rachel has a special love and compassion for cats. She made it known that her cats are to be considered members of the family as well. Rachel's hobbies including gardening and going to bingo as often as possible with her parents. Rachel was a lover to all things of life, she will be dearly missed by all. Honorary Barriers: Ryon Markussen Sr., Arlen Doolittle, Keith Baldy, Lyle Baldy Sr., Alex Pratt, Vernon "Sonny" Pratt, Larry Miller, Dean Powell. Ryon Scoot, Byron Markussen, Ta'na:n Markussen, Kit-say Powell, Arlen Doolittle Jr., Virgil Doolittle, James Doolittle, Damon Hostler, Lawrence Hostler, Burr Rogers, Raymond "Chuckie" Carpenter, Albert Carpenter, Duane Carpenter, Alfred Bussell, Virgil Bussell, Johnny and Sammy Pratt, Andrew Pratt, Rodney Robbins, Ronnie Robbins, Filmore Harvey Jr., Frank Richards, Sorren Richards, Lare McKinnon, Herman Quinn, Ramius Davis, Nigel Davis, Sinjen Surber, Frank Surber Jr., Floyd "Cowboy" Billings Jr., Lyle E. Baldy Jr., Baustisto "Cheetos" Pacheco, Kevin Pacheco, Denny Colegrove, Dana Chisum Jr., Alex Hodge, Douglas Brown, Sylvester Brown, Lance Marshall Sr., Lance Marshall Jr., Kevin McConnell, Robert Davis. The wake will be held on Baldy Flat in Hoopa, Sunday December 9, 2012. Funeral service will be Monday, December 10, 2012 at Church of the Mountain in Hoopa, CA at 1:00 pm with Pot Luck to follow. Please sign the guest book at www.Times-Standard.com, click obits.

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Published by Times-Standard on Dec. 7, 2012.

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Athena & Weysey Markussen

April 29, 2013

I love you so much Auntie! I miss getting your phone calls early in the morning just to wake me up and check on how we are doing. I wish I could just hug you and see you! Feels so unreal for me still. I break down in moments where I think of you or a memory. I am trying to stay strong Auntie and will my best to keep you smiling down on us! I'm graduating auntie, I just wish you was there watching me so I can see your smile because your were always the one to believe in me on being successful and doing something with my life. Your were my best friend and best auntie I could of ever asked for! We did everything together whether it was watching or renting movies or doing our nails or just cruising together =) I love you so much Auntie! Weysey and I miss you so much! We will always have you in our heart and full of lovely memories of smiles, laughter, and love. Your the Best Auntie Ever! I miss that I could always go to you for answers when I had a question, your were always there for me auntie especially when i needed you. You always knew how to cheer me up and make me laugh! There is so much more I can write but I just want you to know that Weysey and I Love & Miss You A lot Auntie!

Vivian Nelson

December 9, 2012

Mary ,Kenny and FAMILY, I was shocked to hear you lost Rachel. I know the feeling of loosing a child, it is one you will never get over it buy I will be praying for you to have peace.I pray for you guys to have the strength to live life ahead of you and whats to come. Will be thinking of your family. God give you comfort . With my love,BIP.

December 9, 2012

sorry for your loss.

Mary ONeill

December 9, 2012

Kenny, Mary, Rita & Family I send my prayers, love & respect to your family in this time of sorrow. Rachel was a wonderful person and she will be very much missed

Karen n Timothy Kyle

December 8, 2012

Ryon n Kids

Sorry for your loss, Rachel will be missed. You were a great brother to her! Your kids were blessed to have her as an auntie.
Xo

Karen n Timothy Kyle

December 8, 2012

Rita n family,

I am deeply sorry for your loss and know you all have great memories that you will forever cherish.
Xo

Karen n Timothy Kyle

December 8, 2012

Auntie Mary Beth n Uncle Kenny Doo,
Rachel will be dearly missed...you raised an awesome, loving and thoughtful daughter. I will forever cherish the memories I have of us all living together.
Blessed it be.

Jessica Mosier and kids

December 7, 2012

Kenny, Mary, Rita, Ryon and Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

Paul & Celena Donahue III

December 7, 2012

Kenny, Mary, Rita, and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Rachel will be deeply missed.

Mike & Julie Robertson

December 7, 2012

We are sad for your loss.

Deirdre Young

December 4, 2012

Kenny, Mary and family,. I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you.

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