Dorothea Louise Burgess' Obituary
San Diego, CA- On Thursday, January 24, with wide open arms, heaven embraced our mother Dotty and reunited her with her beloved husband of 62 years, Glen. Dotty was born in San Diego to Dorothea and Dudley Hosea. She attended Pt. Loma High School then Occidental College, where she earned her teaching degree. While teaching in Monterey, Calif., she met and married Glenwood Lee Burgess. Together they build a life in Ocean Beach (San Diego) and raised two children.Dotty was an active member of Pt. Loma Community Presbyterian Church her entire life. She also was a tireless volunteer for the Peninsula YMCA, receiving many recognition awards.Dotty loved to travel. She and Glen visited 62 countries over the years. She always said Easter Island was her favorite. Dotty was an avid Padres and Charges fan. She loved signing, reading, and Hershey kisses. She loved her family, and afternoons watching the pelicans fly by over the ocean.Dotty was preceded in death by her husband Glen (11-22-2018.) She is survived by son David Burgess (wife Lisa); daughter Elizabeth Davis (husband Jim); grandson Torrey Burgess; granddaughters Rachel Hawk (husband Bill); Johanna Burgess, Sabrina Davis; and two great grandsons Wesley and William Hawk.Memorial Service to be held February 23, 10:00 a.m. at Pt. Loma Community Presbyterian Church.
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