Born June 13, 1926, in Bellflower, CA, to parents John & Lettie Baldridge. After her 4th bout with cancer, Dorothy peacefully went to heaven February 5, 2022. She was preceded in death by her parents, 4 siblings and her oldest son, Dan, in 2014.
Dorothy was the first one in her family to attend and graduate from college. She so loved being a teacher for 25 years, and made a difference in the lives of so many.
A Christian woman, her faith was strong and she was ready to go be with the Lord.
Dorothy is survived by her two children: Chuck Cordova (Diana) of Ocala, FL, and Sharon Thorpe (Kent) of Sacramento, CA. She is survived by her 7 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren and 2 new great grandchildren. She was so proud of them all and loved them dearly. She was proud of her 5 generations all living within a 17mile area and shared that with everyone!
Remembrances may be made to Messiah Lutheran Church, 7801 Rosswood Drive, Citrus Heights, CA 95621, in her memory.
Dorothyâs Funeral Service will be Friday, February 25, 2022, and it will include: Viewing at East Lawn between 9-10 a.m., Memorial Service at 11 a.m. at Messiah Lutheran Church, and there is a family Graveside Service at East Lawn at 12:30. East Lawn is located on Greenback Lane.
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