Dolores “Dee” Rodriquez Harvey

76, passed away on August 3, 2009

of Alzheimer’s-related illness. She

was born on August 14, 1932, in

Los Angeles, the much-loved only

child of John and Ruth Rodriguez.

Dee graduated from Dorsey High

School and UCLA, where she was

a member of Alpha Chi Omega

Sorority. She married Frederick

Garrett Harvey in 1952, and was

devastated by his death in 1970.

Dee lived most of her adult life in

North Tustin, but loved her summers on Balboa Island. Dee

was a teacher, business-owner and administrative assistant

for Control Components and UCI. She retired in 1993 from

UCI, where she had worked in both the College of Medicine

(Community Affairs & Development) and the Brain

Imaging Center since 1988, coordinating docents, special

events and fund raising. However, after her retirement, she

continued her work as a volunteer until 2003. Dee was an

avid horsewoman, bridge player and Dallas Cowboy fan. She

attended many games and Super Bowls with her long time

friend, Bob Friedman. She was involved in many charities,

the foremost being the Orange County Guild for the John

Tracy Clinic. She donated her time to several AXO alumnae

and advisory organizations. Dee will be greatly missed by her

children Russ (Marti) Harvey, Linda (Michael) Berkley and

Valerie (James) Maguill; her grandsons Derek, Brian and

Christopher Berkley and Andrew and Patrick Maguill; her

extended family and many friends. Services will be held at

Pacific View Mortuary in Corona del Mar on Friday, August

7th at 12:00. A celebration of her life will be held following

the service at the family home on Balboa Island. In lieu of

flowers, donations may be made to the John Tracy Clinic or

the Alzheimer’s Association.