October 2008
Doré Bodenheimer passed away peacefully at her residence due to complications from diabetes. She was a 41-year Santa Cruz resident, and was beloved by her family and many friends.
Doré grew up in Evanston, IL, and attended Illinois State Normal University where she received her Bachelor’s Degree in Education (Art). She began her career as a teacher, but quickly moved into the world of the arts, focusing on pottery, oil painting, and later assemblage art. Doré received her Master’s Degree in Design (Ceramics) from UC Berkeley in 1965. Her home in Santa Cruz was also known as Art-Place Studio, and she welcomed everyone into her home and artistic world with love, zest for living, creativity, and enthusiasm. She will be deeply missed.
Doré is survived by her two children, Daniel and Debora; two grandchildren, Joshua and Charles; three brothers, Robert, John and James; one sister, Kaye; her ex-husband and good friend, Peter; many other relatives; and countless friends.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in her name to the Santa Cruz Art League, the Homeless Garden Project, or the Resource Center for Non-Violence.
A celebration of her life will be held at her home/studio on Saturday, October 18th, 2008 from 4:00 to 7:00.
