Dorothy May Stalder passed away on August 13, 2013 in Escondido. She was born on July 12, 1930 to Jessie Moss and Smith Patrick of Wenatchee, Washington. Dottie graduated from Wenatchee High School in 1948. She moved to San Diego in 1958, where she worked for the San Diego County as an administrative secretary until she retired.
Her first marriage produced four children, Jennifer, Richard, Melinda and Russell. Her second marriage in 1967 brought her the love of her life, William Stalder, and step-daughter Ann. She is also survived by one sister, 11 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren.
Dottie was preceded in death by her parents; brothers Bill, Robert and Sam; her son Richard and grandson Raymond.
Private internment will be held at a later date at Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery.