Martha Dvorak departed life on Sunday, November 20, 2022, as she was preparing to travel over the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays to visit with family. She expired in her Lakeview home while her packed bags were waiting and organized for the trip.
Born on August 18, 1935, and raised in Hawthorne, CA, she is survived by her twin, Mary Phillips, and their sister Florence Bailey, who reside in Orange County and Riverside County respectively. Before moving north, Martha had been married, raised 3 children, and, over many years prepared meals for thousands of students as an industrial cook for the Los Angeles Unified School District.
Nearly 20 years ago, she relocated to Lake County to reside near her daughter, Barbara Doke, who also lived in the area for several years. Martha found friendship within the community and was determined to remain, although her children now reside near Dallas (Barbara), Pittsburgh (Carol Farrell), and Guadalajara, Mexico (Tom Cartwright).
Our memories of Martha include her humor, her fierce independence, and her concern for the welfare of others.
At the request of Martha, there will be no services held.
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