Passed away at her home in Burbank on September 4th, 2013, at the age of 90.
Dolores was born June 2nd, 1923 in Watkins, MN; the third of 4 children of Nicholas and Susan Schreifels. After graduating from high school, Dolores joined her two sisters working in the defense industry in Southern California. She built parts for P-38 fighter aircraft, and B-17 bombers during the Second World War. After the war she worked for Pan American Airlines.
Dolores met and married the love of her life Jacob Jason Libby, Jr. (Jac) in 1948. They celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary on August 7th of this year. Dolores and Jac had three children: Jacob Jason, III (Jay), Janet Susan, and Joseph Edward (Joe); and one grandson, Jason Patrick.
While raising her children Dolores worked in Burbank schools, and finally spent 15 years as receptionist for Doctors Hensley and Crundwell’s Small Animal Hospital. This last job was a favorite because she loved animals and had a special way with them. Anyone who knew Dolores will remember her love for her shelties.
