Dorothy Howard Mimms, former longtime resident of Pacific Palisades, passed away peacefully on January 10. She was 96. Born November 30, 1911 in Hillsboro, Texas, Dorothy moved to California in 1931 shortly after her marriage to Bethel Mimms. They settled in the Palisades in 1945, and Dorothy became a charter member of the Pacific Palisades Presbyterian Church. She was active in numerous local organizations, including the Temescal chapter of the DAR, United Presbyterian Women’s Association, and the Pacific Palisades Woman’s Club. Dorothy was a secretary at McDonnell-Douglas from 1957 to 1971. In 1990 she moved to Thousand Palms, where she lived for 12 years before moving to Vista. While living in Thousand Palms, she helped Habitat for Humanity, collect eyeglasses from all over the area to fund the building of many homes in the community. She was preceded in death by her husband Bethel and her daughter Jo Anne Poston. She is survived by her son John Mimms (wife Dorothy) of Texas; granddaughters Mary Beth Poston of Vista, Sue McKinnon of Thousand Oaks and Donna Ciarmoli (husband Michael) of Simi Valley; grandsons Dan Poston of Whittier and Howard and Frank Mimms of Texas; six great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held today at 9:30 a.m. at Grace Presbyterian Church of Vista. Interment will be private. Memorial contributions may be made to Habitat for Humanity or a charity of one’s choice.
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