By R. D. Davis
On June 10, Morris Ellis Dodd slipped away without pain in the presence of his family. He was the fourth child born to the late Kermit Dodd and Alta Dodd of Nauvoo, Ala, on April 20, 1940.
Grinning from ear to ear these days and with good cause is Coastal Community News Copy Editor Molly Shore.
Morris Dodd Dies
On June 10, Morris Ellis Dodd slipped away without pain in the presence of his family. He was the fourth child born to the late Kermit Dodd and Alta Dodd of Nauvoo, Ala, on April 20, 1940.
Dodd was a man always willing to help anyone whether it was a family member or a complete stranger whose car had broken down. He loved to tinker in his garage and was able to fix just about anything, especially cars.
After completing his naval service with an honorable discharge, Morris met Joann Galegor, and on Dec. 34, 1962 the couple were married. They had two daughters, Kimberlee Ellen Dodd and Cynthia Marie Dodd Escovedo.
Dodd’s death came as a shock to many people, but it came as a sad end to his family, who knew the suffering he went through since his accident 30 years ago that left him wheelchair-bound.
People’s advocate can best describe Dodd. If he knew someone was being mistreated, he would give his all to bring justice and peace to the situation. He loved people and loved helping those in need. He belonged and contributed to many organizations.
Dodd leaves behind to mourn him his adoring wife Joann, his daughters Kimberlee and Cynthia, two son-in laws Stan Murray and Lee Escovedo, a grandson Shane Ellis Murray, a granddaughter Rain Marie Escovedo, his mother Alta, a sister Vera Sue Brown and her family, a brother Douglas and his family, his mother-in-law Maxine Burton, his sister-in-law, Judy Fulsom and her family, and many dear friends and a host of other people who just knew "the man in the electric wheelchair."
A memorial service was held on June 14 at Vista del Rey Christian Church. At the service Dodd’s grandson Shane was overcome by emotion at losing his grandfather, the person he called his best friend. Young Murray wanted to be just like his grandfather, who he called a caring, loving man, able to fix anything for anyone.
Young Murray says that his grandfather was always there for him. When he was sick, Dodd would bring his grandson his favorite ice cream. When he needed help with his homework, it was his grandfather who was there to help him. Murray says he will miss his grandfather more than anyone will ever know.
The family wishes to extend their appreciation and gratitude to all of the friends, associates, and family members for all of their support and condolences.
The family would also like to thank the city council for adjourning its June 12 council meeting in memory of Dodd.
Contributions in Dodd’s memory may be made to the UCLA-Medical Services Department, Peter V. Ueberroth Building, 10945 Le Conte Ave., Room 3132, Los Angeles, CA 90024. Attention: Angelica Lott.
New Grandma at the News
By R. D. Davis
Grinning from ear to ear these days and with good cause is Coastal Community News
Copy Editor Molly Shore. Courtesy of her son Eric and daughter-in-law Rishelle, Molly became a grandmother on Friday, June 9 at 9:03 p.m. when new grandson Jacob Alfred Maman arrived at Cedars-Sinai Hospital, weighing in at 7 pounds, 6 ounces, measuring 20 inches long.
Proud dad is an attorney. Mom is a social worker but for now baby Jacob will be taking over her previous office hours and then some.
