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Dorothy Alvina Temple

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Dorothy Alvina Temple

February 19, 1916 ~ September 26, 2016 (age 100) 100 Years Old

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Dorothy was born in Edholm, Nebraska and passed away peacefully surrounded by her family in Bakersfield, CA. She grew up as a farm girl in western Nebraska where she met her city boy, Russell Temple. They fell in love and were married on September 26, 1934. Soon after their marriage they moved to California where Russell pursued his business career. Dorothy flourished as a stay-at-home mother and housewife. Her hobbies included sewing, interior design, baking, oil painting, arts and crafts. She loved to shop and could find the best bargains out there. She had a real appreciation for pretty things a

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