Edith Louise Dodenhoff, hang glided at age 84
Edith Louise Dodenhoff, 92, of Frederica, passed away Sunday March 5, 2017.
Edith was born Aug. 28, 1924, in Middleboro, Mass., to the late Wilfred Sr. and Hazel (Long) Deane. She married her soulmate, Edgar, in 1942. They celebrated 66 years together prior to his passing in 2009.
She retired from the State of Delaware, having worked as a cafeteria aide, secretary and teacher aide. Her hobbies included knitting, crocheting, crossword puzzles, and most importantly spending time with her family. Edith enjoyed camping, and traveled to 49 out of 50 states. She never turned down an adventure, went hang gliding at 84, and walked in the Pittsburgh Cure Sarcoma 5K each July for the last four years in memory of her granddaughter Linda. She had a great memory, and never forgot a birthday! Everybody she met became family, and she was "Grammie" to all.
In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by three sisters: Deb Beard, Mae Maranville and Marion Buttermore; two brothers: Wilfred Jr. and John; and two granddaughters: Linda Smith and Heather Dodenhoff.
She is survived by a large loving family, including her children: Paul of Frederica, Edgar Jr. and Carol of The Villages Fla., David and Vicki of The Villages, Sally of Felton, Noel and Nancy of Williamsburg Va., John and Vicky of Magnolia, "Paul Bill Dave whoever you are," and an honorary son, Charles Cole of Frederica; her sister Barbara Kinney of Middleboro; her grandchildren: Bob and Tina Smith, April Dodenhoff, Patty and John Dolloff, Scott and Dawn Dodenhoff, PJ Rooney and Julie Babbin, Michelle and Duncan Phyfe, Derek and Dawn Dodenhoff, William and Amy Dodenhoff, Debbi Dodenhoff, David Dodenhoff Jr, Amy Dodenhoff and Jon Levy, Kevin and Lisa MacFarland, Lisa and Brian Johnson, Jami Dodenhoff, Kara Dodenhoff, Brandon Vachelli and Renee Tolentino, Josh and Emily Vachelli, Jennifer King and Keola Yuen; her great-grandchildren: Ryan, Erin and Deane Smith, Samantha, Sabrina and Xavier Thompson, James, Joseph and Jacob Dolloff, Nicholas and Jane Goddard, Jack Rooney, Duncan and Meghan Phyfe, Derek Jr., Owen and John Dodenhoff, Ethan and Elisha Dodenhoff, Shannon and Jack Clary, Brea and David Baker, Mya and Rhea MacFarland, Erica, Shane, Natalie and Bryce Johnson, Eliana and Jenessa Vachelli, Mason Vachelli and Journey Yuen; and her many cousins, nieces, nephews, and loving friends.
A celebration of Edith's life will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in her name to the charity of your choice.
Letters of condolences may be sent and guest book signed at www.torbertfuneral.com.
