Dorothy O. Westbrook
June 11, 1935 - August 06, 2020
Trabuco Canyon California
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Dorothy O. Westbrook
June 11, 1935 - August 06, 2020
Trabuco Canyon California
Obituary
Dorothy O. Westbrook, 85 of Orange County, CA passed away on Thursday Aug. 6th, 2020. She was the youngest of 6 children born to Ivan A. Yeaton and Jessie S. (Bassett) Yeaton in Framingham, Massachusetts on June 11th, 1935. She spent her childhood in Framingham and relocated to California.
Dorothy married George F. Westbrook in Santa Ana, California on January 27, 1957. They both raised a daughter Danita and a son Daniel in Anaheim, California.
Dorothy was a stay at home mom and enjoyed reading many novels (especially by Gladys Taber). She loved to garden. Every Spring she would plant a vegetable garden that would fill the entire backyard. She also had a variety of fruit trees and flowers. She loved to sing and had beautiful voice. Dorothy had a great sense of humor and will be missed by all who knew her.
Dorothy was a loving, devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. She is survived by her daughter Danita, son Daniel, daughter-in-law Asuka, son-in-law Robert, grandchildren Chris, Ryan, Kelsy, Heather and Brett, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and other family members.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, four brothers, Ivan, Gerry, Bob and Brad and her sister Valerie.
Loved in life. Missed in death.
7 responses to Dorothy O. Westbrook
Chris says:
August 11, 2020
You can shed tears that she is gone
or you can smile because she has lived.
You can close your eyes and pray that she’ll come back
or you can open your eyes and see all she’s left.
Your heart can be empty because you can’t see her
or you can be full of the love you shared.
You can turn your back on tomorrow and live yesterday
or you can be happy for tomorrow because of yesterday.
You can remember her and only that she’s gone
or you can cherish her memory and let it live on.
You can cry and close your mind, be empty and turn your back
or you can do what she’d want: smile, open your eyes, love and go on……
Its been a long time since I’ve see Grandma Westbrook but I can never forget. I fondly remember Audubon books and other gifts she would get me that interested me so much and drove me to learn. I celebrate you, Grandma. Thank you for the chance to know you. Thank you for all your shared and your love. You will be missed… I love you.
Colleen (Baumgartner) Umphlett says:
August 11, 2020
I remember Mrs. Westbrook growing up. The obituary did not mention poems, but a few occassions, maybe my birthdays, I remember a few of them she wrote. I LOVED them! I also remember her laughter and all the freedoms of just being kids she gave us. She was a wonderful mom. Our hearts and prayers are with the family.
Janice Reid says:
August 11, 2020
Dorothy and her quick wit and gentle ways will be forever in our hearts and memories. Jan & Arthur Reid & family
Sandy Doxtater says:
August 11, 2020
I love seeing the smiles on your mom you got to share with this time you got to spend together. I’m looking at Gladys Taber quotes and can see the uplifting perspective your mom loved about her work.
I can hear that beautiful singing voice she shared over that recent Christmas you were visiting. I am so sorry. Losing our moms can be the toughest, hitting in waves as we think of things we want to ask or share
John Kazmer says:
August 15, 2020
It was so sad to hear of aunt Dorothy’s passing. Now she can go find George to be together forever. She will live on in my mind and in my heart and I know that’s true of many more friends and family. My condolences to Demetre and Danny. May she rest in peace.
John Kazmer