Dottie was a kind, gentle, generous person.  She was always grateful for a visit, and always eager to hear stories of my family.  'Sit down, have a cup of coffee.  Tell me what's new with you.'  She would save the boxes I brought goodies in and return them to be refilled.  She would share stories of her and Jim's adventures.  Biking down to Monterey.  Being the auntie to her nieces/nephews