Kern County CA Archives Obituaries.....Bratcher , Dorothy Jean "Dot" September 24, 2005
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The Bakersfield Californian
Bratcher, Dorothy Jean     
1927 - 2005 
 
Dorothy Jean Bratcher 
Mar. 3, 1927 - Sept. 24, 2005 
Services: Wed., Sept. 28, 11 a.m. 

Graveside services will be held Wednesday, September 28, 2005, at 11:00 a.m., 
at Hillcrest Memorial Park, 9101 Kern Canyon Road. Dorothy was born in Bernie, 
Missouri and passed away in Bakersfield, California after a long and 
courageous battle with Alzheimer's disease. She was preceded in death by her 
son, Richard, and is survived by her husband, James; her daughter, Nancy 
Carter; and her sons, David, and his wife, Voni, and Steven and his wife, 
Linda; her sisters, Wanda Adkins of Dexter, Missouri and Wilma Lock of 
Banning, California also survive Dorothy. She also leaves behind her loving 
grandchildren, Kristi and Kevin Bratcher, Lauren and Madison Carter, and 
Cherise Bratcher. Dorothy and Jim were married in the Las Vegas Baptist Church 
December 26, 1946 and then made their home in Bakersfield. After a short 
career in the business world, Dorothy became a full-time homemaker and a 
partner in the family business, Automotive Radiator Service. She spent many 
years in volunteer service for the Physician's Community Hospital and was 
extremely active with the Cub Scouts and the other various activities her 
children were involved in. Dorothy enjoyed reading, traveling, spending time 
with her grandchildren, gardening, and Friday evening dinners at Mexicali 
restaurant. But it seemed that she found the most enjoyment in life by giving 
to others. Her days were planned according to what she could do to help her 
husband, children, and grandchildren. She showed her love and dedication to 
her family through her fabulous cooking and warm family gatherings. Throughout 
her long battle with the crippling disease, Dorothy remained strong in spirit 
and is truly an inspiration to all of us. Through her pain and fear - the 
gentleness, kindness and graciousness that exemplified her life never left 
her - this is her legacy. Mom, Grandma Dot, - we love you so much and we will 
miss you each and every day, but we have comfort because we know you are now 
in the arms of the Lord. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations in 
Dorothy's name to the Alzheimer's Association.


Published in the Bakersfield Californian on 9/27/2005.  


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