Dorothy M. Hull

Dorothy was born the daughter of Greek immigrants Helen and Peter Marvis November 26, 1926 in Ely, Nevada. She was fluent in Greek. Following the loss of her father’s business in the Depression, Dorothy moved to the ranch at Tippett, Nevada where she learned to work hard, ride horses, and raise livestock. Although a ‘city girl’ most of her life, Dorothy retained a strong ‘country girl’ aura, reflecting her upbringing on a cattle and sheep ranch. Her primary schooling took place in one-room schoolhouses where she boarded out with nearby ranchers, returning to Tippett on the weekends. After graduating from White Pine County High School in 1944, Dorothy helped operate the ranch. Following World War II, she attended the LDS Business College in Salt Lake City where she met the love of her life, Warren Hull, a Navy veteran of the Pacific War. Against her parent’s wishes, Dorothy and Warren eloped to Las Vegas and married on April 3, 1948. Sixty-four years of wonderful married life followed. First daughter Kathy was born, then Steve and finally Dorothy Anne (Tootie). Living first in Ely, then Reno, Dorothy eventually settled in Santa Barbara, California in 1963. Four of these years were spent in Saudi Arabia where she worked for the U.S.-Saudi Joint Commission on Economic Cooperation. Dorothy and Warren traveled to Europe several times during this period and concluded this chapter of their lives with an around the world trip. In retirement Dorothy and Warren lived a whirlwind life of travel, hobbies, and charitable work. They square danced, became opera fans, and could often be seen serving food to the homeless. A person of faith, Dorothy generously gave of her time and resources to the St. Barbara’s Greek Orthodox Church. In her final years she chose to become a Catholic. Dorothy is remembered as an outgoing, kind, energetic, and devoted wife and mother. She took care of everyone, including her own mother during the last fifteen years of her life, and her beloved Warren during his final year of difficult health. Dorothy loved meeting other people, a good conversation, and evaluating the local, national, and international news. She particularly enjoyed dining at two local restaurants, Fresco and The Paradise. Dorothy is survived by her children, stepson Mark, seven grandchildren, six great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. A mass in celebration of Dorothy’s life will be held at San Roque church on April 8th at 10:00 AM, with a reception following. Dorothy will be interred at Our Mother of Sorrows Cemetery in Reno Nevada, next to her beloved Warren, on April 17th at 11:00 AM. The family thanks Dr. Thomas Allyn, Dr. Alan Brown, Cottage Hospital, and especially Dr. William Koonce and his wonderful staff. In lieu of flowers, the family wishes all gifts/donations be directed to Catholic Charities of Santa Barbara in Memory of Dorothy Hull, 609 E. Haley Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93103.

Dorothy M. Hull

November 26, 1926 - March 24, 2015