Dorothy Jane Emerson

Dorothy Emerson passed away peacefully in her sleep on February 26, 2016. In earlier years, she played golf, loved to paint, helped with the Catholic Church designing the stained glass windows for the Loch Lomond Church and cleaning benches at the outdoor church. She was proud of the two houses she designed and decorated, but mostly she was proud of her family.

Dorothy was the daughter of Charles and Roma Elliott and was born the third of four children in Lake County where she resided most of her life. She and her husband, Don, owned and ran Forest Lake Resort for many years. They traveled and had wonderful friends. Dorothy was predeceased by Don in 2010. She is survived by son, Jon Emerson, daughters Kathie Keefer (Jim) and Karen Ogando (Joe), 10 Grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren. She made sure the entire family celebrated holidays three times a year (one of them being her birthday!) with lots of food, laughter and love. She didn't mind getting in the car late at night with her pajamas rolled up under her trench coat and the dog in the back to pick up one of her kids from the bus after an out of town sporting event. She was fiercely loyal and we will miss her. We love you, Mom.

Arrangements under the direction of Jones Mortuary, Lakeport, CA.