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Helen Katherine Blohm Dossche

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Birth	:	19 Jul 1918 Watsonville, Santa Cruz County, California, USA
Death	:	13 Apr 2014
Burial	:	Holy Cross Cemetery, Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz County, USA
Coordinate	:	36.9826431, -121.9897537
Plot	:	Next to husband at Double Section, D, 35.
Description	:	Helen (Blohm) Dossche passed away peacefully at the age of 95. Helen was the daughter of Herman and Anna (Kirby) Blohm of the Elkhorn District in Watsonville. She was the last surviving granddaughter of James and Mary Kirby, Irish immigrants who settled in the Monterey County in the 1870's. Helen was the youngest daughter of a family of six. Her siblings were Robert, Kenneth, and Kirby Blohm, Maurine Sherriff and Anna Terry. Growing up on a big ranch there was always someone to play with and babysit. Helen became an aunt at age 11 and is fondly... Read More	Helen (Blohm) Dossche passed away peacefully at the age of 95. Helen was the daughter of Herman and Anna (Kirby) Blohm of the Elkhorn District in Watsonville. She was the last surviving granddaughter of James and Mary Kirby, Irish immigrants who settled in the Monterey County in the 1870's. Helen was the youngest daughter of a family of six. Her siblings were Robert, Kenneth, and Kirby Blohm, Maurine Sherriff and Anna Terry. Growing up on a big ranch there was always someone to play with and babysit. Helen became an aunt at age 11 and is fondly remembered by her nieces and nephews. Helen had fond memories of walking to the old Hall School on Pini Road and learning how to swim in the creek that ran into the Elkhorn Slough. She graduated high school in 1936 from Moreland Notre Dame. As a young woman, she had several jobs working as bookkeeper and secretary. During World War II, she was employed at several bases in the Ship Service Department. After the war, Helen moved back to Watsonville where she met and fell in love with her husband, Peter John Dossche. They were the second generation to be married at St. Patrick's Church, in 1950. In the years to follow, they raised five children and built a home in the Springfield District of Watsonville. She continued to live in the same home for 58 years. Her home was always open to the neighbors and numerous relatives. Throughout her life, Helen volunteered with multiple organizations including Boys Scouts, Hall School, Springfield 4-H, Young Ladies Institute (YLI), and Watsonville Pink Ladies. Helen always remained a devoted Catholic, teaching Catechism, and attending Sunday Mass. She was preceded in death by her husband of 24 years, Peter John "Slim"; son, Dan and daughter, Julie. Helen leaves behind her loving children, Tim and Paul Dossche, Beth Boles and grandchildren, Peter, Megan, and Patrick Dossche, Alexandria Buckley, Curtis Smiley, Matt Aitchison, and Jodi Boles. Family and friends will remember her strength, courage, and wit. Though she faced great loss throughout her life, Helen was always optimistic and kept a smile on her face. Viewing and Rosary will take place Monday, April 21, 2014, at Mehl's Colonial Chapel, 222 E. Lake Ave., Watsonville. Viewing will begin at 5:00 p.m., followed by the Rosary at 7:00 p.m. A Mass will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, April 22, 2014, at Assumption Church in Pajaro, followed by a Graveside ceremony at the Holy Cross Cemetery in Santa Cruz. Family asks that in lieu of flowers, donations be made in Helen's honor to Moreland Notre Dame School, 133 Brennan St., Watsonville, CA 95076 or Boy Scout Troop 505, 35 Secondo Way, Watsonville, CA 95076. Published in The Salinas Californian on Apr. 19, 2014

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Longitude: -121.9897537

Family Members:

Parent

Robert Herman Blohm

(1878 - 1958)

Anna Margaret Kirby Blohm

(1875 - 1953)

Spouse

Peter John “Slim” Dossche

(1912 - 1974)

Siblings

Anna Margaret Blohm Terry

(1910 - 1998)

Children

Sgt Daniel John Dossche

(1953 - 1996)

Julie Ann Dossche Aitchison

(1959 - 2004)

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