Dorothy Enderich was born on September. 7, 1925 in Comstock, Nebraska and passed away
October 17, 2014.
Dorothy moved to San Dimas, CA with her parents in 1932 from Nebraska. After the 1933 earthquake in Long Beach, Dorothy's father headed back to Nebraska. They moved back to California in 1940 where she graduated from Bonita High School in San Dimas-LaVerne, CA.
After working in a photography studio for a few years, she went to work t Douglas Aircraft in Long Beach, CA. as a Rose the Riveter. She worked on the fuselage of the C47's and later transferred to another job of shooting ice box rivets, putting brackets on spars that went inside the airplane wings. She was told she was the 1st Lady to do this job and received a good raise.
She met Bill Enderich through her boss while at Douglas Aircraft and married him in April 1947. They lived in South Gate, CA. for 40 years, raising 2 children ad helped to raise her grandson.
The City of South Gate purchased their property for a large shopping center, so they moved to Mesa, Arizona in 1987 to be closer to Bill's sister, husband and step-mother. They moved into a Senior Community known as Dreamland Villa where both Dorothy and Bill became very active in the community.
Dorothy and Bill traveled throughout the United States, including a cruise to Alaska. They frequently came back to California to visit family and friends as well.
After Bill passed away in 1993 Dorothy continued to travel and be very active in the community. She volunteered many years at Help Services in Dreamland Villa, a non-profit organization.
She spent many summers in California High Sierra's with her daughter and son-in-law camping. Also, traveling to spend time with her grandson and family in Oregon.
Dorothy loved to visit and talk with anyone along her journey in life. Even in her later years walking around her neighborhood, she would stop and sit on her 4-wheel walker and visit with people she didn't even know.
About a year ago Dorothy moved to the Citadel (Assisted Living) in Mesa, AZ. She was once again active, exercising on a daily basis, playing cards and games.
Dorothy was proceeded in death by her parents, Fred and Audrey Gehre, brother's Leonard (Lois) Gehre, Harold (Lila) Gehre, Lloyd (Jean) Gehre and sister Verona (Roy) Churchill.
Dorothy leaves behind a son, Delmar Enderich, Mesa, AZ., daughter Karen (Cecil) Cory, Camarillo, CA., and grandson William (Susi) Enderich, great grandchildren Nathan and Elle Enderich, Canby, OR. Also, numerous nephew's and niece's throughout the United States.
Dorothy will be buried at Rose Hills Cemetery in Whittier, CA. on October 28, 2014 next to her husband Bill. A graveside service will be held for immediate family.
Dorothy loved her family and friends as they did her, she will be missed but never forgotten.
October 17, 2014.
Dorothy moved to San Dimas, CA with her parents in 1932 from Nebraska. After the 1933 earthquake in Long Beach, Dorothy's father headed back to Nebraska. They moved back to California in 1940 where she graduated from Bonita High School in San Dimas-LaVerne, CA.
After working in a photography studio for a few years, she went to work t Douglas Aircraft in Long Beach, CA. as a Rose the Riveter. She worked on the fuselage of the C47's and later transferred to another job of shooting ice box rivets, putting brackets on spars that went inside the airplane wings. She was told she was the 1st Lady to do this job and received a good raise.
She met Bill Enderich through her boss while at Douglas Aircraft and married him in April 1947. They lived in South Gate, CA. for 40 years, raising 2 children ad helped to raise her grandson.
The City of South Gate purchased their property for a large shopping center, so they moved to Mesa, Arizona in 1987 to be closer to Bill's sister, husband and step-mother. They moved into a Senior Community known as Dreamland Villa where both Dorothy and Bill became very active in the community.
Dorothy and Bill traveled throughout the United States, including a cruise to Alaska. They frequently came back to California to visit family and friends as well.
After Bill passed away in 1993 Dorothy continued to travel and be very active in the community. She volunteered many years at Help Services in Dreamland Villa, a non-profit organization.
She spent many summers in California High Sierra's with her daughter and son-in-law camping. Also, traveling to spend time with her grandson and family in Oregon.
Dorothy loved to visit and talk with anyone along her journey in life. Even in her later years walking around her neighborhood, she would stop and sit on her 4-wheel walker and visit with people she didn't even know.
About a year ago Dorothy moved to the Citadel (Assisted Living) in Mesa, AZ. She was once again active, exercising on a daily basis, playing cards and games.
Dorothy was proceeded in death by her parents, Fred and Audrey Gehre, brother's Leonard (Lois) Gehre, Harold (Lila) Gehre, Lloyd (Jean) Gehre and sister Verona (Roy) Churchill.
Dorothy leaves behind a son, Delmar Enderich, Mesa, AZ., daughter Karen (Cecil) Cory, Camarillo, CA., and grandson William (Susi) Enderich, great grandchildren Nathan and Elle Enderich, Canby, OR. Also, numerous nephew's and niece's throughout the United States.
Dorothy will be buried at Rose Hills Cemetery in Whittier, CA. on October 28, 2014 next to her husband Bill. A graveside service will be held for immediate family.
Dorothy loved her family and friends as they did her, she will be missed but never forgotten.
Dorothy Enderich was born on September. 7, 1925 in Comstock, Nebraska and passed away
October 17, 2014.
Dorothy moved to San Dimas, CA with her parents in 1932 from Nebraska. After the 1933 earthquake in Long Beach, Dorothy's father headed back to Nebraska. They moved back to California in 1940 where she graduated from Bonita High School in San Dimas-LaVerne, CA.
After working in a photography studio for a few years, she went to work t Douglas Aircraft in Long Beach, CA. as a Rose the Riveter. She worked on the fuselage of the C47's and later transferred to another job of shooting ice box rivets, putting brackets on spars that went inside the airplane wings. She was told she was the 1st Lady to do this job and received a good raise.
She met Bill Enderich through her boss while at Douglas Aircraft and married him in April 1947. They lived in South Gate, CA. for 40 years, raising 2 children ad helped to raise her grandson.
The City of South Gate purchased their property for a large shopping center, so they moved to Mesa, Arizona in 1987 to be closer to Bill's sister, husband and step-mother. They moved into a Senior Community known as Dreamland Villa where both Dorothy and Bill became very active in the community.
Dorothy and Bill traveled throughout the United States, including a cruise to Alaska. They frequently came back to California to visit family and friends as well.
After Bill passed away in 1993 Dorothy continued to travel and be very active in the community. She volunteered many years at Help Services in Dreamland Villa, a non-profit organization.
She spent many summers in California High Sierra's with her daughter and son-in-law camping. Also, traveling to spend time with her grandson and family in Oregon.
Dorothy loved to visit and talk with anyone along her journey in life. Even in her later years walking around her neighborhood, she would stop and sit on her 4-wheel walker and visit with people she didn't even know.
About a year ago Dorothy moved to the Citadel (Assisted Living) in Mesa, AZ. She was once again active, exercising on a daily basis, playing cards and games.
Dorothy was proceeded in death by her parents, Fred and Audrey Gehre, brother's Leonard (Lois) Gehre, Harold (Lila) Gehre, Lloyd (Jean) Gehre and sister Verona (Roy) Churchill.
Dorothy leaves behind a son, Delmar Enderich, Mesa, AZ., daughter Karen (Cecil) Cory, Camarillo, CA., and grandson William (Susi) Enderich, great grandchildren Nathan and Elle Enderich, Canby, OR. Also, numerous nephew's and niece's throughout the United States.
Dorothy will be buried at Rose Hills Cemetery in Whittier, CA. on October 28, 2014 next to her husband Bill. A graveside service will be held for immediate family.
Dorothy loved her family and friends as they did her, she will be missed but never forgotten.
October 17, 2014.
Dorothy moved to San Dimas, CA with her parents in 1932 from Nebraska. After the 1933 earthquake in Long Beach, Dorothy's father headed back to Nebraska. They moved back to California in 1940 where she graduated from Bonita High School in San Dimas-LaVerne, CA.
After working in a photography studio for a few years, she went to work t Douglas Aircraft in Long Beach, CA. as a Rose the Riveter. She worked on the fuselage of the C47's and later transferred to another job of shooting ice box rivets, putting brackets on spars that went inside the airplane wings. She was told she was the 1st Lady to do this job and received a good raise.
She met Bill Enderich through her boss while at Douglas Aircraft and married him in April 1947. They lived in South Gate, CA. for 40 years, raising 2 children ad helped to raise her grandson.
The City of South Gate purchased their property for a large shopping center, so they moved to Mesa, Arizona in 1987 to be closer to Bill's sister, husband and step-mother. They moved into a Senior Community known as Dreamland Villa where both Dorothy and Bill became very active in the community.
Dorothy and Bill traveled throughout the United States, including a cruise to Alaska. They frequently came back to California to visit family and friends as well.
After Bill passed away in 1993 Dorothy continued to travel and be very active in the community. She volunteered many years at Help Services in Dreamland Villa, a non-profit organization.
She spent many summers in California High Sierra's with her daughter and son-in-law camping. Also, traveling to spend time with her grandson and family in Oregon.
Dorothy loved to visit and talk with anyone along her journey in life. Even in her later years walking around her neighborhood, she would stop and sit on her 4-wheel walker and visit with people she didn't even know.
About a year ago Dorothy moved to the Citadel (Assisted Living) in Mesa, AZ. She was once again active, exercising on a daily basis, playing cards and games.
Dorothy was proceeded in death by her parents, Fred and Audrey Gehre, brother's Leonard (Lois) Gehre, Harold (Lila) Gehre, Lloyd (Jean) Gehre and sister Verona (Roy) Churchill.
Dorothy leaves behind a son, Delmar Enderich, Mesa, AZ., daughter Karen (Cecil) Cory, Camarillo, CA., and grandson William (Susi) Enderich, great grandchildren Nathan and Elle Enderich, Canby, OR. Also, numerous nephew's and niece's throughout the United States.
Dorothy will be buried at Rose Hills Cemetery in Whittier, CA. on October 28, 2014 next to her husband Bill. A graveside service will be held for immediate family.
Dorothy loved her family and friends as they did her, she will be missed but never forgotten.
Bio by: Karen (Enderich) Cory
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