Dorothy M. Ewaniszyk Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Dorothy M. Ewaniszyk, age 84, died peacefully in her sleep on November 21, 2015 after a long struggle with congestive heart failure. Dorothy was born on February 6, 1931 in Syracuse, New York, the daughter of the late Robert L. Cox and Grace Cox. She had one brother, Jerome Cox, and one sister, Joyce Ecclestone, who predeceased her. In 1952, she married the love of her life, Alex Ewaniszyk, who was a career soldier with the U.S. Army. Mr. Ewaniszyk served in World War II, Korea and Vietnam. During their marriage they traveled extensively in the military and had three children, Rick Ewaniszyk, born in Texas, Debbie Morgan, born in Germany, and John Ewaniszyk, born in Kansas. Alex returned from the U.S. Army in 1968 and retired from the Post Office in Yucaipa, California in 1983. Alex passed away in 1984. Dorothy is survived by Rick and Sandi Ewaniszyk and their children, Julia Crush, Laurie Theodoropoulos, Natalie Medina, Lexi Lovell and Justin Ewaniszyk. She is also survived by her daughter Debbie and Art Morgan and their children Jessica and Troy Sisneros, Jennifer and Ryan Jewell, and Vince Tyree. Her son John and LaRay Ewaniszyk reside in North Carolina. She is also survived by thirteen great grandchildren. She is also survived by Rebecca, Leanna and Eric Telliard, and Mike, Matt, Lindsey and Andy Morgan. Dorothy loved her family and friends. She enjoyed playing golf and BINGO. She was also an avid reader. Many people say there is nothing like a mother’s love, and they are right. Dorothy was a wonderful person who was caring and beautiful inside and out. Dorothy will be joining her husband, family and friends that she has not been with for a very long time. Music, laughter and love are guaranteed. Food is delicious, and you never gain an ounce. If you would like to join us there will be a celebration of life at the Sunset Hills Memorial Park at 24000 Waalew Road in Apple Valley, California on December 1, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers the family is requesting that donations be made to Seasons Hospice and Palliative Care, 15095 Amargosa Road, Victorville, California 92394, or The Other Bar Foundation, 235 Montgomery Street, 19th Floor, San Francisco, California 94104.

Dorothy M. Ewaniszyk

February 6, 1931 - November 21, 2015