Their $50,000-a-year income comes from lecture tours (the $50,000 Dorothy received with the Stone award will go to their adoption agency). PIEDMONT Robert "Bob" Wesley DeBolt and his late wife, Dorothy, made it their mission in life to help as many children as they possibly could, whether as biological parents, stepparents or . My stomach said, 'yes.' Interment In the Ankenytown cemetery. "Jean called and said, 'I know you don't ordinarily do this, but I'd love you to meet this guy. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. "We have a tendency to underestimate the adaptability of children," says Robert DeBolt. They made no special accommodations in their two-story home in Piedmont, near Oakland, mostly because they were cash-strapped, they said, but each child, with encouragement from the others, learned to navigate through it. He's a lovely man, good with kids.' "I became a corporate dropout," he says. Resend Activation Email, Please check the I'm not a robot checkbox, If you want to be a Photo Volunteer you must enter a ZIP Code or select your location on the map. Drag images here or select from your computer for Susannah Evangeline Susie Leedy DeBolt memorial. Just click the "Edit page" button at the bottom of the page or learn more in the Biography submission guide. "Now, people run around saying, 'The DeBolts live here! Both wedding bands are inscribed: "Thank you, God. Thanks for your help! The Democratic banner., January 20, 1922, Page PAGE THREE, Image 3MRS. The family was featured in the 1977 documentary Who Are the DeBolts? Known to find good in everyone and humor in many situations, DeBolt is survived by 18 of his 20 children plus 27 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. To that end, they founded Adopt A Special Kid (AASK), which in 2015 became part of Lilliput Childrens Services. Vernon, C. B. Leedy of Palmyra, Mrs. J. C. Hess of Fredericktown, Mrs. J. F. Amos of Fredericktown, Mrs. Fred Merrln of Mt. Many of the kids of the DeBolts were from other countries and some had severe disabilities. She went darting around the house, cupping the chins of her brothers and sisters and laughing out loud for the sheer joy of seeing for the first time, Dorothy DeBolt said in a 1988 Times interview. (My parents) believed that children should be raised not in an institution but in a nurturing, lifelong loving family, Doni DeBolt said. The man who owned the company I ran -- his wife was an avocational matchmaker . Police found DeBolt's body after employees at an asphalt plant noticed what they thought was a burned mannequin surrounded by flies. ", The DeBolts take turns telling anecdotes about the children. She is tall and slim, with high cheekbones. "We're not going to say we don't. "But his greatest handicap was his lack of self-esteem," says Dorothy DeBolt. Oops, we were unable to send the email. Longoria did not show up to his own sentencing. The couple, who founded an Oakland-based nonprofit adoption agency for special needs children, taught their own to be self-reliant and to live independently. I begged service clubs to let me speak. "These children can come from some of the damnedest backgrounds, and they can adjust.". Mrs. DoBolt Was 55 years of age and was quite well known In Mt. Family members linked to this person will appear here. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. These are either the son of Abraham and a second wife, or Mary did not die in 1748. Jean said to me, 'Ted says he thinks she might be too much for you.' Though he flirted with her, DeBolt told Longoria she only wanted to be friends, though at the timehe told her he was only 25. He also was campaign volunteer in California State Sen. Milton Marks' unsuccessful reelection bid this fall. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. Some are blind, some have a combination of problems. The Democratic banner., January 20, 1922, Page PAGE THREE, Image 3 MRS. SUSIE DEBOLT DIES AT PALMYRA Mrs. Susie DoBolt, wife of B C. DeBolt, died at her home near Palmyra Monday noon of a complication of diabetes. ", "We're not martyrs or saints," says Robert DeBolt. Two children, J.R. and Twe, died as adults. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. Our website services, content and products are not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. Through the years, they adopted 10 more children to increase their family size to 20 kids. Kansas Supreme Court affirms capital murder conviction of Adam Longoria in death of 14-year-old Alicia DeBolt. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Susannah DeBolt (57374100)? Anyone who would treat a 14-year-old child the way he did, hes not a man. The largest number of children in the house at one time was 16. Bob DeBolt said Monday that his wife was moved to adopt partly by her faith Thank you, God was posted about the house although she was not overly religious. Mrs. DoBolt Was 55 years of age and was quite well known In Mt. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. This devotion to children led to the founding of AASK in 1973, the first adoption agency in the country to focus on finding homes for children with special needs. There are no babysitters, and a cleaning woman comes only occasionally. Every big newspaper prints obituaries every day, of course. Bob DeBolt, who moved to Oakland in 1967, relocated with Dorothy to Piedmont in 1970 and then with Dorothy to El Cajon in 1987. ", "Would you believe," says Robert DeBolt, leaning forward in his chair, "we're on the Gray Line tour? Try again later. Then I began speaking to clubs with budgets -- interfamily relations, parenting, a career and mothering. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. The door opened, he later recalled, and here was this mass of little people, along with his stylish, mini-skirted date. Known to find good in everyone and humor . . She told me about how horrible the family and the children were first treated when they got to Piedmont. "They would sit and stare at the boob tube and argue about who's going to watch what." And of her husband, who helped her shoulder the enormous load. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. Please enter your email and password to sign in. It was the Vietnam war and I had these Amerasian children." Still, Longoria continued contacting Brown, though DeBolt questioned him when she started getting text messages from Brown herself. On his left hand is a gold wedding band that matches his wife's. I said, 'What?!' Learn more about managing a memorial . It is a large, old, three-story house. By Nicole Pomarico Written on Mar 30, 2020. Created by a Piedmont, California resident, Meghan Bennett. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. "We were all working," she said. The remaining 14 were adopted. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. I got a note from a neighbor one time that said, 'You, Dorothy, are a traitor to this country.' Owl Creek Church of the Brethren Cemetery, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/57374100/susannah-evangeline-debolt. Because of these handicaps, the child has to take a close look at himself at an early age. "I was working part-time, teaching piano and speaking. Failed to report flower. I was on the phone with this woman, and God said, 'Okay, Dora, why don't you take them?' Failed to delete memorial. One is from Robert DeBolt's previous marriage. Hes not. As embodiments of the postive mental attitude that Stone espouses, the DeBolts certainly qualify. Nor did she figure out which neighbor child might have made that errant call. He has gray hair, thick eyebrows and a strong face. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. IRS delays tax deadline for Bay Area, but California hasnt followed: What should you do? At the time, Longoria was dating a woman named Eva Brown. DeBolt's family has spoken out about the crime. If you notice a problem with the translation, please send a message to [emailprotected] and include a link to the page and details about the problem. These werent throwaway kids, he said. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. I told her, 'No more.' Many of those they adopted had physical or emotional disabilities and most though not all were from other countries. Born Dec. 29, 1923, in San Francisco, Dorothy was the elder of two children of Esther and Michael Nortier. It was a story Dorothy Atwood DeBolt enjoyed telling, one that any harried parent of young children might find somewhat familiar. After Atwood died in 1963, Dorothy took in two more both disabled youngsters from Vietnam. When she found out that he was talking to a much younger girl, she told him to "take care of the problem." You can always change this later in your Account settings. She also found little hate notes in her mailbox: "Why don't you take these little bastard children and move out? It is a large, old, three-story house. "We've had kids experiment with marijuana," says Dorothy DeBolt. This account has been disabled. DOROTHY AND Robert DeBolt have 20 children. ", Their family has been a success, they say, but it has not been without problems. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. I really hated to hear the phone ring -- I thought it was Jean with another body. All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. "She didn't marry me," he says. Bob and Dorothy married some months later on June 5, 1970. Nicole Pomarico is an entertainment and lifestyle writer whose work has appeared in Cosmo, Us Weekly, Refinery29, and more. She looked like a seal with her stumps flapping. My father was an incredibly warm, caring individual with a sense of humor that no one else rivaled, said his daughter, Doni DeBolt, currently the director of outreach and communications for Lilliput Childrens Services and previously executive director for AASK. Vernon and Alvah Leedy of Fredericktown.The funeral services will be held at the Palmyra Christian church Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock. "If we had a lot of problems, we wouldn't do it. We decided to show it by adopting children.". Make sure that the file is a photo. "She adopted me. DOROTHY AND Robert DeBolt have 20 children. ). or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. I always think I can give some hope to ladies out there who have kids and think theyll never get married again.. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. As it grew, the DeBolt family gained a measure of celebrity, too. Please try again later. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. We've heard a lot of truly heartbreaking stories about murder, but it's always especially tragic when we find out about a child who lost their life and in this case, we're talking about thekilling of Kansas cheerleader Alicia DeBolt. 28, 1972, Dorothy DeBolt dies at 89; adoption advocate raised 20 children, By REBECCA TROUNSON, LOS ANGELES TIMES MARCH 12, 2013 12 AM PT. She also swims at the local pool, without her prostheses. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. ", "We believe deeply in God," she says. RELATED: Woman And Four Kids Killed By Husband; Weeks Later He Was Found Driving Around With Her Body In Van. But now, he's so motivated he's driving us crazy." DeBolt went on to serve in the Air Force, ultimately retiring as a lieutenant. They watch it on weekends. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. (Not associated with the Piedmont Historical Society in Piedmont, California). "When she first came, everyone stared. Seconds later, she said aloud: Oh my God, we dont have a kid named Jennifer.. Mostly, he said, she was motivated by the fact that because these kids were disabled didnt mean they werent adoptable. My head said, 'No.' The family included adopted children who were paraplegics and others afflicted by polio, spina bifida, paralysis and blindness. New Details On 14-Year-Old Kansas Cheerleader Murdered By Adam Longoria, Woman And Four Kids Killed By Husband; Weeks Later He Was Found Driving Around With Her Body In Van, Rapper Baby Soulja Charged With Murder What We Know, Longoria was sentenced to serve life in prison, Groom Invites His Nephews To His Wedding But Excludes Brother's Stepdaughter Her Mom Is Debating Whether To Attend, What Jon Hamm Says Changed His Mind About Marriage After Swearing It Off During His 18-Year Relationship With Jennifer Westfeldt, Man Insists Landlords Should Get Tipped By Tenants If They're Going To Tip Baristas, How Did Dr. Amie Hardwick Die? Several of them are Amerasian, one is black. With life insurance money, she put a down payment on the house in Piedmont. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. This neighbor said the DeBolts were some of the most caring family she had ever seen and the amount of love in that family was admirable. ". Dorothy DeBolt received the 1982 "Endow a Dream" Award from the W. Clement and Jessie V. Stone Foundation. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. Search above to list available cemeteries. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. [[[Normal]]][[[Normal]]]{Infobox Head/}FYI. Most of all, Bob and Dorothy made the highest use of their public speaking abilities to advocate for multiracial, single-parent and sibling-group adoptions. This browser does not support getting your location. A system error has occurred. Angel Song Rock, First Transistor, how did twe' debolt die. "God knows we've had enough chances.". 11 Strict Rules That Elon Musk Makes His Girlfriends & Wives Follow, Justin Bieber Suspected As The Father Of Kourtney Kardashian's Son Reign (Instead Of Scott Disick), Why Kate Moss Was 'Scared' & 'Couldn't Get Out Of Bed For Weeks' After Working With Mark Wahlberg. Failed to remove flower. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. Surprisingly, it worked. But most of them nowadayscontrary to days that I . Get Morning Report and other email newsletters, Robert and Dorothy DeBolt in October of 1977. Why would you do such a dumb thing?' While serving, he married his first wife, Audre Kellogg, in 1958, a union that produced Doni. She probably fixed me up on 110 dates. And Where Did They Get 19 Kids?, which won an Academy Award and was narrated and produced by actor Henry Winkler. Drew Carey's Ex-Fianc Allegedly Murdered By Ex-Boyfriend In Hollywood Hills. "No one pays any attention to her," says Robert DeBolt. "My immediate neighbor was lovely, others weren't so sure . ", "But then it came full circle," she says. Try again later. "What she really fixed me up with was a sexy, intelligent woman," says Robert DeBolt. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. After the DeBolts were married, they moved into the Piedmont house, with Robert bringing his 10-year-old-daughter, Doni. "We took out the television set about seven years ago -- that's what caused friction and arguing," said Dorothy DeBolt. Her goal was to allow every child to have a permanent home.. GREAT NEWS! PIEDMONT Robert Bob Wesley DeBolt and his late wife, Dorothy, made it their mission in life to help as many children as they possibly could, whether as biological parents, stepparents or adoptive parents, as their nationally renowned family ultimately grew to 20 children. Dorothy DeBolt died in 2013 at 89. But there also are problems that more typical households have: Everyone must have assigned chores or nothing gets done. Last night, there was an award. Please consult your doctor before taking any action. Try again later. One, a girl who was blind, battered and abandoned when she was adopted by the DeBolts at 4, had been named The Child Who Never Smiles by orphanage workers in Korea. The content produced by YourTango is for informational and educational purposes only. As lawyers explained in court documents, Longoria and DeBolt first crossed paths at a birthday party in July 2010, and stayed in contact after he told her to let him know that she'd made it home safely. French soccer legend dies at 89; scored record 13 goals in 1958 World Cup, Obituary: Richard Roth, 83, was former vice mayor of Alameda, Olympic gold medalist Bob Richards dies; was first athlete featured on a Wheaties box, Rapid demise of Dilbert no surprise to some who were watching. You may not upload any more photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 20 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 5 photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 30 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 15 photos to this memorial. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. This is a carousel with slides. They were married in 1970. DeBolt, whose family became the subject of two films, including an Oscar-winning documentary, died of cardiac arrest at her El Cajon home. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. Before midnight that night, DeBolt was spotted leaving her house, at which point court documents claimed thatLongoria"lured Alicia into his vehicle by telling her there was a party with some of her friends and that alcohol was available." I don't know how my mother put up with me. Divorced from Audre in 1966, DeBolt later met Dorothy Atwood, a widow with nine children five biological and four adopted on a blind date. Today, he is 18, walking with braces and crutches, slimmed down, in 10th grade, an honor student and secretary of the student body. "But we're very unritualistic. Together, they found new adventures through fly fishing, hiking and traveling the world. She attended UC Berkeley, then became a professional pianist, joining a San Francisco combo that played boogie woogie and other popular music. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. See additional information. (She plays marimba.) To use this feature, use a newer browser. Movies. 2023byTango Publishing Corporation All Rights Reserved. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. ", She is 58. The DeBolts live here!' Dorothy and Bob Debolt with grandmother ad children: Mike, 29, Michelle, 28, Stephanie, 26, Noel, 24, Martin, 23, Tich, 22, Ahn, 22, Dat, 21, Trang, 18, Doni, 17, Melanie, 17, Lee, 17, Twe, 16, John Robert (J.R.) 13, Thong, 11, Karen, 10, Sunee, 10, and Wendy, 9, in October of 1977. He and my mom were passionate about making the world a better place for children in foster care, Doni DeBolt said. The DeBolts later adopted their 20th child, Reynaldo, a Mexican street kid with a paralyzed leg who was part of a sequel. Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? "She was a doll," he says. 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