West, Dorothy Amelia {Cook}, age 91 of Tipp City went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 17, 2013, surrounded by her loving family. Born March 20, 1922 and raised in Tipp City by her parents; Walter R. and Ethel {Bitzow} Cook. Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents as well as loving husband of 69 years; William Lawrence West, sister; Irene, brother; Richard and beloved dogs; Peppy, Lady, Mandy, Sheena and Lucy.

She was a beloved wife, mother, "Dotta", aunt, mother in-law, and friend. She has left a special loving place in our hearts. Dorothy is survived by daughters; Jill, Jocelyn both of Tipp City and Marla (Mike) Kovacs of Vandalia, twin grandsons; Brent William and Jeremy Lawrence Kovacs, brother in-law; Gene West of Albany, OH, sisters in-law; Betty West and Alberta Polley, nieces, nephews, many friends and beloved dogs; Ginger and Sophie. She was a loving, caring and thoughtful woman and homemaker. Dorothy a member of the Tippecanoe Chapter #307 Order of the Eastern Star.

Graveside services will be at 1:00 PM on Saturday, September 21, 2013 at Maple Hill Cemetery, Tipp City with lay Pastor Nancy Cook officiating. Arrangements have been entrusted to FRINGS AND BAYLIFF FUNERAL HOME, 327 W. Main St., Tipp City, Ohio 45371. Contributions may be made in loving memory of Dorothy to the Special Olympics or to a charity of your choosing.