Robyn Limberg-Child
Dorothea was a truly unique woman--passionate about keeping things 'to the letter of the law', devoted to animals (especially dogs!), and generous beyond what many people will ever be aware of. I first knew her as a client when she had her beloved little Mickey and was part of the veterinary team that kept him with her for many years. She was a huge supporter of many animal-related events, and for years was a donor to 4H Animal Mania, a pet health/information fair that I was involved in leadership of for it's 9 years of run time. She also (unbeknownst to most of them) helped many low-income pet owners provide medical care for their pets through an Angel Fund at my clinic--dozens of animals received much needed dental care or emergency medical service due to Dorothea's generosity and love for animals.
Her passion for knowing the law and making sure it was followed was amazing to see--the ability she had to seek out hidden or obscure knowledge when even some of our elected officials were unable (or unwilling) to find the information was truly a gift to those of us who benefited from her knowledge and drive. While some people thought her 'curmudgeonly', those who knew her better realized that stubborness came from a desire to do what was right.
She was a good friend and amazing persona, and she will be missed.