Dorothy J. Muhrlin

Dorothy J. Muhrlin April 8, 1924 – December 2, 2013 Dorothy Jeanne Muhrlin passed away peacefully December 2, 2013, at the age of 89. Dorothy was born in Toledo, Ohio April 8, 1924 to Clifford J. & Josephine Gormley. She and her family moved to Vallejo in September 1940. She attended Saint Vincent’s High School and graduated in 1942. Dorothy was a WW II Mare Island employee and a pilot for the Civil Air Patrol. During this time she was active with the USO and The Mira Theater Guild, where she was awarded four “Mira Oscars”. Through the theater guilds she met and married Floyd Dennis “Denny” Muhrlin, Jr., on September 25, 1948 at St. Vincent’s Catholic Church where they remained life-long members. Dorothy and “Denny” had four children and always made room at the table with their large, happy family for others who needed a meal or wanted to enjoy cheerful times during the holidays. Dorothy retired in 1997 from the Vallejo Unified School District after 27 years as Executive Secretary to the Director of Special Services. The adoring couple celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary on Sept. 25, 1998. Dorothy and Dennis loved adventure and enjoyed many international trips. They were faithful, long-time members of the Vallejo Host Lions Club and also traveled to Asia with the Lions Club. Her brothers James and Jack Gormley preceded her in death. She is survived by her children Timothy Muhrlin (Lawrence), Christopher Muhrlin (Jane), Denise Cassidy (Jerry), Marianne Rutta (Craig), grandson Joseph Muhrlin and great-grand daughter Sydney Muhrlin and many nieces and nephews. Memorial contributions are requested to the Lions Eye Foundation or the American Heart Association “Go Red for Women”. The family would like to send a special thank you to Benicia Angels Home for the loving care and compassion they provided. Visitation will be held 3-9 p.m. Thursday with Vigil Services at 7 p.m. Thursday at Twin Chapels Mortuary, 1100 Tennessee St., Vallejo. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11 a.m. Friday at St. Vincent’s Catholic Church, 925 Sacramento St., Vallejo. Inurnment will be private at All Souls Catholic Cemetery, Vallejo Please visit the online tribute at TwinChapelsMortuary.com. Arrangements entrusted to the direction and care of Twin Chapels Mortuary, Vallejo (707)552-

Dorothy J. Muhrlin

April 8, 1924 - December 2, 2013