Dolores was born to Francis and Matilda (Sendelbach) Fehmer in Union City, OK. She dedicated her life to serving as a registered nurse in the United States Navy. Dolores earned her Master's degree from UCLA and went on to obtain the high rank of Lt. Commander in the Navy. She traveled the world throughout her military career and later for pleasure. She retired from the Navy in 1973 while living in Ocean Side, CA. She had also lived in San Juan Capistrano and San Diego before returning to Oklahoma in the late 1990's. Dolores was highly intelligent and loved trivia, namely watching and playing along with the Jeopardy TV show. She was a gifted bridge player and loved games with the family. She was preceded in death by her parents and sisters, Mary Fehmer, Loretta Boldt and Mildred DeBusk. She is survived by numerous nieces, nephews and their families.