Dolores Mary McCormick was born in Coal Township, Pennsylvania. She married her high school sweetheart, Marine Sergeant Keith Wolverton in 1937, and had her precious only-child Keith. Dolores and Keith traversed the United States during their 45-year marriage, finally settling in Chicago for many years. There, Dolores worked as an administrative supervisor for a bank. Despite working full-time, she always made time for her three treasured grandchildren’s frequent visits.

After her husband’s passing in 1982, Dolores declared she was through with Chicago winters. Enlisting the help and company of her grandchildren, she

embarked on a road trip up the California coast. After spending the night in Santa Maria, she decided she had found home. Dolores bought a house, and lived in the community for more than 20 years. She was recognized for her many volunteer hours at the local hospital, and she cherished a close group

of women friends with whom she traveled and engaged with in regular

Mahjong parties.

Dolores moved to an assisted living facility in 2004 on Vashon Island in Washington State near two of her grandchildren. She enjoyed frequent visits from her grandchildren, made some good friends, and loved the staff and

volunteers at Vashon Community Care.

Dolores passed away peacefully at age 97, surrounded by loved ones. In

addition to her husband, Dolores was preceded in death by her son. She is survived by her three beloved grandchildren; Lisa Caswell, Laura Mierzwa (Peter), and Lynn Kilbourne (Will), two great-grandchildren, three step-great-grand-children, and three great-great-grandchildren.

A private celebration of her life will be held in Santa Maria by her grandchildren.

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