I do not usually post on my wifes blog... however I felt that I needed to share my feeling with those who may have known my uncle pete. (Duch oven professional) I found out he past away last Friday from a heart attack. I however was able to be in Cedar a week before he died. He was had some discomfort in his chest so he asked me, my brother, and my dad to give him a blessing. He went on his way like he was ok, however he later had a heart attack. By that night he was in St. Geroge hospital. Wednesday he had a quadruple bypass, Friday morning he was talking and laughing with his kids, by that night he passed. It has been rough however I know that he was given an extra week on this earth. The funeral was beautiful. I'll miss you uncle pete. patrick
Peter Kent Dotson, 72, beloved son of George Horold and Ether Fontella Dotson, passed away on Friday, February 26, 2010 in St. George, Utah due to complications following a heart attack.
Peter was born 9 December, 1937 in Salt Lake City, Utah and was preceded in death by his parents, his sister, Fawn, two sons, Michael and George, and grandson, Christopher. He is survived by his wife, Vickie Dotson, brothers, George (Onda Vee) and Richard (Maralyn), sisters Joan Solas (Hank) and Elaine Martinez and many aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.
He married Rebecca Benner in July, of 1956 and welcomed Pete, Jr., (Laura) and Michael into their home. Pete joined the United States Army in 1957. They were later divorced.
Pete married Patricia Edmonds in March, 1965 and raised Nick, David (Bonnie), and Elizabeth (Karsten) Toomer, Kimberly (Michael) Schrauth, George, Jared (Kathleen), James (Adrian), Jason (Brooke). They were later divorced. They have 24 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.
Pete made a living doing many things, of which trucking became an important support. In 1990 he moved to Cedar City to be closer to family and to Minersville, where he spent many of his formative years. He was a master of many trades and for the past 20 years has been employed at the El Rey motel in Cedar City, Utah.
Pete and Vickie met while working together at the El Rey and have been a great support to each other, through many trials and much joy. Pete adored all of his children and grandchildren and did many things to expose them to cultural and uplifting events and activities. They will forever appreciate all that he has done for them and taught them.
Vickie's children are: Eric LeFevre, Andy (Tamara - deceased) LeFevre, Travis (Collette) LeFevre, Ryan (Robyn) LeFevre, Kacie Jesus (Ray), Wendi Alcaraz (David), and Amy Rice (Allen). They have 18 grandchildren.
Pete's testimony and study of the gospel of Jesus Christ is respected and well-known in the Cedar City Second Ward of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Pete loved to study gospel principles and took many classes from Garry Graf at the Institute of Religion. He was an avid reader and was knowledgeable about many subjects.
He was considered one of the best Dutch oven cooks in southern Utah and many will miss his experienced cooking, fun personality, and work ethic. He loved to serve and always thought of others before he thought of himself. He was loved dearly and will be missed tremendously.
Dr. Kory Woodbury's extraordinary efforts gave Pete extra time with his adoring family and we thank him and the staff at Dixie Regional for their care and support.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, March 6, 2010 at 11:00 am at the Cedar City 4th Ward located at 500 West 400 North in Cedar City, Utah. A viewing will be held on Friday, March 5, 2010 from 6:00-8:00 pm at the Cedar City 4th Ward, and again at the Church on Saturday, March 6, 2010 from 9:00 - 10:30 am. Interment will be in the Minersville Cemetery under the direction of Southern Utah Mortuary
Not a real crab
All tired out from a long day, snuggling were her turtle from U. Nick and A. Renee.
