Dorothy Naomi Walker, 100 ½, of Wellington Township, Ohio, quietly, but contentedly passed away on Tuesday, January 19, 2021, at her Walnut Valley Farm home, where she lived and made countless memories for almost 75 years. Born on May 21, 1920 in Pittsfield Township, Ohio, she was one of six siblings. She would go on to live a full life that would include much time spent at the county fair, adventures along many country roads, romance with the love of her life, “Corb”, driving tractor in the fields, fiber arts of all varieties, and many generations of family who were on the receiving end of her wisdom, wit, and unconditional love. She was petite, but fierce in her resilience, gratitude, and compassion. She was a veritable legend when it came to her pies and miscellaneous baked creations. She had impeccable style, was a voracious reader, and mentally acute throughout her life, able to recollect the most meticulous of details about family, friends, and strangers who would eventually become one or both.
Survivors include her children, Iva Walker, Terry (Donna) Walker, and sons-in-law Dave (Pam) Crawford, John (Megan Apple) Bidlake and Neil Casper; grandchildren Curt (Cindy) Casper, Leah (Rich) Goedel, Jennifer (Rob) McKillips, Shea Alltmont, Adam (Erin) Walker; great-grandchildren Rhett (Kristen), Melany, Abby, Seth, Emma, Austin, Reid, Kevin, Cara, Seth, Cait, Jordan, Jack, Sophia, and Brendan; great-great grandchildren Xzavier, Riley, Arlo, Everly, and John.
Preceded in death by husband of 63 years J. Corbett “Corb”; siblings Norman, Ida Clawson, Howard, Elsie Wise, and Hazel Pitts; daughters Priscilla Bidlake and Marie Casper; and granddaughter Kelli Hall. Her family would like to extend their sincerest gratitude to Charlotte Brill from Preferred Care for her friendship and care of Dorothy.
As Dorothy would have wanted, there will be no wake, funeral, or celebration. She passed quietly as she lived her life – privately, simply, and content. In lieu of flowers, donations in Dorothy’s name may be made to the James & Roena McConnell 4-H Scholarship Fund Lorain County, Herrick Memorial Library Weelington, or you’re encouraged to plant a tree in her memory. Condolences may be expressed online at https://www.eastmanfuneralhome.com/wellington
