Obituary of Dorothy Gamboni

OBITUARY: Dorothy Ann (Hunt) Gamboni passed away Tuesday, May 8, 2012 at Polidori Hospice House in Lake Havasu City, Arizona, surrounded during her last days by her family and close friends. She was 74 years old. Born on May 10, 1937 to Edmon W. Hunt and Bernice L. (Harrison) Hunt in Brandt, Michigan, Dorothy was one of six children: Barry Hunt, Arlene Moser, Russell Hunt (all predeceased), and survived by Edmund L. Hunt of Sun City, Arizona and Lucille B. Hammersmith, of Lake Havasu City, Arizona. Dorothy was an avid career-woman as well as a home-maker. Having graduating from Elkhart University in Indiana, she worked in the dental profession for over forty years as a nurse, assistant, and lab technician. She was truly dedicated to her profession, loved the work she did and was very proud of her accomplishments. As a home maker, she pleased everyone with her talent for cooking, baking, and a myriad of homemade, creative gifts for family and friends. Dorothy was always there to listen and be a friend to those around her. She was gentle, kind, thoughtful, and sweet. Always willing to lend a hand. Recently, she was a volunteer at the Lake Havasu Senior Center where she enjoyed the company of friends and helping out in any way she could. The time she spent with her grandchildren made her very happy, and she was very active in their lives. Dorothy is survived by her husband of 52 years, James Gamboni of Lake Havasu City, Arizona, and her three devoted children: Sabryna Scholte-Gamboni of Palm Desert, California; Pauline Brady and son-in-law Ben Brady of Oceanside, California; and John Gamboni and daughter-in-law Molly Gamboni of Woodland, California. She is most beloved "Granny" to her four Grandchildren: Taylor Brady, Tanner Brady, Thomas Scholte, and Lila Gamboni. She leaves behind many wonderful and caring family and friends, many of whom she met while residing in San Pedro, Rancho Palos Verdes, and Lake Almanor, California and Lake Havasu City, Arizona. A priceless Mother, Grandmother, Sister, Wife, and Friend, she touched all lives that she came across with grace and kindness. She will live permanently in the hearts of her family, friends, and all who loved her. Funeral arrangements will be handled by Lietz-Fraze Funeral Home in Lake Havasu City (928) 855-4949. A Rosary will be held in Dorothy's honor on Friday, May 11, 2012 at 7 p.m. with Visitation between 6-8 p.m. at Lietz-Fraze. A Catholic Mass will be held on Saturday, May12, 2012 at 10 a.m. at Our Lady of the Lake. A Graveside Service will be held at Dearborn Memorial Park, Poway, California on Tuesday, May 15th at 11:00 a.m. Memorial donations can be made to Polidori Hospice House/Hospice of Havasu in Lake Havasu City, Arizona. Thank you to all the family, friends and care-givers who lovingly tended to Dorothy's life during her last days.