On the morning of July 8th, 2022, Dotte passed away peacefully in her sleep in Ventura, CA. Dotte was 94 years old.
Dotte was born in the town of Murphysboro in Jackson County, Illinois on November 29th, 1927, to Harry and Nettie Gilbert.
Dotte lived an amazing 94 years in which she spent over 60 years married to the love of her life, James “Jim” Charles Easterly, whom preceded her in death in 2011. Dotte and Jim moved to Ventura in 1964 after 20 years of travel with the Navy where they raised their son, Jeffrey Easterly.
Dotte had a 20 year career with the County of Ventura. She and Jim enjoyed retirement to its fullest. Dotte was an avid reader, enjoyed playing bridge, and loved her time spent traveling with friends and family. She was fondly referred to as “Granna” by her only grandson, Bryan Easterly, and took on the role of Granna with great joy. One of Dotte’s favorite traditions was Saturday breakfast with Jim, Jeff, and Bryan.
Dotte was preceded in death by: her parents, Harry and Nettie Gilbert; her husband, James Easterly; her sisters, Rose and Fran; and her daughter-in-law, Barbara.
Dotte is survived and will be greatly missed by: her sister, Ann Kahmann; her son, Jeff; her grandson, Bryan, and granddaughter-in-law Jessica; her three great granddaughters, Abigail, Olivia, and Emerson; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Dotte will be laid to rest with Jim and Barbara at Ivy Lawn Cemetery in Ventura, CA.
Dotte’s family would like to thank the staff at The Palms in Ventura as well as the staff at Oakhurst Hospice for the excellent care they gave her.
Arrangements are under the direction of the BOYKO & REARDON TELEGRAPH ROAD MORTUARY & CREMATION, Ventura.