"It has taken me forever to find this page. I was so sorry about Dorothy. I often think of her and our many poker playing times. My condolences to you Dave and the children."
In loving memory of
Dorothy James
Dorothy Marie James, 61, of Phoenix, Arizona died Saturday, July 13, 2013 at home. She was surrounded by her family and is survived by her husband of 44 years, David James, son Christopher James, daughter Patricia Hall, and son-in-law Jeff Hall. Dorothy was born at St. Joseph's Hospital in Phoenix and attended Arcadia High School. Dorothy graduated from ASU and went on to teach reading to children and to work with abused and abandoned animals. She co-founded Arizona Labrador and Giant Breed Rescue, and helped rescue over 150 dogs. The funeral service will be at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 18, 2013 with visitation starting at 6:00 p.m. at Crosswinds Presbyterian Church, 20125 N. 15th Avenue, Phoenix, Arizona. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the American Cancer Society, 4550 E. Bell Rd., #126, Phoenix, AZ 85032.
Tributes
"My condolences to you. Our parents were friends and we crossed paths throughout our lives. I remember my oldest\'s first Halloween when we visited you and she and I took the kids trick or treating. We moved and lived far apart, but I always remember having such a good time when we were together."
"I meet Dorothy in 6th grade at Hopi & we were fast friends from the get go. We\'d often go the the old Royal Palms resort, buy a PayDay bar in the lobby & climb up the stairs to the outlook where we\'d eat them & check out the view. We walked everywhere with our German Shepherds, Dereck & Elsa. We\'d go horseback riding every Saturday at Cactus Rock stables where we had favorite horses & would ask for them every week. She always wanted to spend the night at my house because of all the kids.(I have 6 brothers & sisters) & I always wanted to go to her\'s for the peace & quite! We\'d play the card game, Spit, for hours and beef jerkey was the prize. Her parents took me with them several times on vacation at the Hotel Del Coronado, where Dorothy & I had our own room (connecting). We\'d often walk on the beach, sometimes where we were not suppose to be! (military side)& then one day we meet Dave & the rest was history for them! I was her maid of honor at their wedding. She will always & forever be my best childhood friend. Dorothy had a strong faith & I know she\'s with the Lord. We will all miss her. Love to Dave, Trish & Chris. Elaine"
"David, Our sincere condolences go out to you and your children. Dorothy will be greatly missed. I am glad that I knew her and enjoyed the work that she has done over the years. I know you will miss her very much, but I know that she is in a better place now and free of pain. We will keep you in our prayers. God Bless you and your family. Jan and Rodger Baldwin"
"My thoughts and prayers are with Dorothy\'s family. I worked/volunteered with Dorothy for Desert Labrador Retriever Rescue prior to her involvement with the Giant Breed Rescue. She was a very active and integral member of DLRR. She was a great friend to the animals and will be greatly missed."
"To David and his family I wish to convey how sorry I am for your lose,my thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time and in the future. I will be thinking of you often. Nancy Meinke"
"I had the pleasure of getting to know Dorothy through our mutual love of working with clay. She was a special, beautiful and giving person who will be missed by many. My sincere condolences to her family."
"Our heart goes out to your entire family. We know that Dorothy will continue to live in your hearts; and we hope that all your wonderful memories will help ease your grief. Tom & Robin Euen"
"May you rest in peace sweet Dorothy. My condolences to the James family. She was such a wonderful woman with a heart of gold. I\'ll bet she is up in heaven surrounded by lots of fur babies as she was such a great advocate for rescue animals. Give my Rex, Tonka & Reba a pet for me, Dorothy. "
"Dorothy was a terrific lady. She was my closest friend in high school, my matron of honor, and someone who (according to my daughter) made me laugh more than anyone else. She made her mark taking care of her family, with her many artistic accomplishments and in her concern for Labradors and other animals in need of kindness and care. This was so sudden and so soon and I am so sorry for this loss. "