Dorothy Ann Reid

Dorothy (Dottie) Ann Reid

Dorothy “Dottie” Reid, 95, passed away peacefully on December 28, 2025. Born on December 10, 1930 in Omaha, Nebraska. Dottie Ann Raapke the daughter of William Raapke and Frances Bradley was the youngest of four children. She was predeceased by her beloved husband Bruce Reid, her brother Jack and sisters Marrel and Peggy.

Dottie spent her first 24 years living with her family in the same house in Omaha, NE. She attended both Barat College in Illinois and the University of Nebraska. She graduated from the University of Nebraska in 1952 with a degree in history and education.

Always a lover for travel, Dottie moved to Southern California and met her future husband, Bruce, while working for United Airlines. For 26 beautiful years Dottie was the devoted and loving wife of Bruce Reid. Dottie and Bruce moved to the San Fernando Valley and together they raised their six children and built a home filled with love, laughter and the values of faith and family. Dottie was a deeply dedicated wife, mother, grandmother, great- grandmother, aunt, sister and friend.

She is survived by her six children, Bill, Mark, Sue, Stephen, Nancy and Debby, who were the pride and joy of her life. Her legacy continues through her 13 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren whom she loved and adored.

Dottie’s love extended far beyond her family. Her vivacious personality coupled with her sparkling blue eyes and contagious smile would light up a room. She was loved by so many.

Dottie was an avid sports fan her entire life. She grew up a Cubs fan and became a Dodger fan since her arrival to Los Angeles in the early 1950’s. Her passion for Dodger baseball was only matched by her beloved Nebraska Cornhusker football. Her love for Nebraska football will be carried on by her children. She also found joy in life’s simple pleasures such as trips to the beach, playing bridge, reading and working at the Christmas store, but more than anything she cherished time spent with family and friends.

A woman of deep Catholic faith she lived with integrity, purpose and unwavering devotion to the ones she loved. Her absence leaves a deep ache and she will be deeply missed and forever remembered.