Kern County CA Archives Obituaries.....Shelton , Dorothy D.   December 26, 2005
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The Bakersfield Californian 
Shelton, Dorothy D.     
1902 - 2005 
 
Dorothy D. Shelton 
June 29, 1902 - Dec. 26, 2005 

Funeral services will be on Friday, December 30, 2005, 1:00 p.m., at Hillcrest 
Memorial Chapel. Dorothy was born on June 29, 1902 in Salem, Missouri and move 
to Bakersfield with her husband and two sons in 1935. She was preceded in 
death by her husband Elmer R. Shelton. Survivors are sons, Ken Shelton and 
wife, Zelda and Robert C. Shelton; 7 grandchildren, 15 great- grandchildren 
and 1 great-great-grandchild. During Dorothys 103 years, she witnessed many 
exciting events, riding in the first automobile in her neighborhood, traveling 
in most of the 50 states, several trips to Europe, plus hair-raising rides in 
a side-car attached to Elmer's motorcycle. Until her recent illness, Dorothy 
had been blessed with good health and was an active 103 year old. Following 
Elmers death in 1970, she sold the family home on South Chester Avenue and 
moved to Columbus Estates, a retirement facility in East Bakersfield. At 
Columbus Estates she organized a local chapter of the national organization-
Grandmothers Club. This chapter raised funds for a variety of causes, the 
Bakersfield Club was nationally recognized for raising more funds than any 
other club in the system, Dorothy was commended for her leadership. During 
this time she was also active in Bakersfield Womens Club, Evergreen Garden 
Club and Eastern Star. Later, to be closer to her family, she moved to the 
independent living section of Glenwood Gardens on Calloway Drive, where she 
became a legend among the senior citizens. With her bridge playing skills, she 
was in constant demand for a game. An expert seamstress, she did clothing 
alterations and repairs for her neighbors. Her cheerful nature and gracious 
personality will be missed by many. God Bless. 

Legacy.com




Published in the Bakersfield Californian on 12/29/2005.  


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