Dorothy E. Pendergast

Dorothy E. Pendergast Passed away peacefully on January 24, 2015 and entered into our Lord's presence just a few weeks before her 95th birthday. Born of German parents Lillian Cole and Martin Iceberg of Indiana. She was preceeded in death by her beloved husband Robert James Pendergast, a marriage of 63 years. A life long resident of Sacramento who lived in her husband's family home of three generations. Loving mother of Colleen Anne Tufts (Stan) of Winters and Kerry Anne Pendergast (Miguel) of Coos Bay, Oregon and the late Patrick James Pendergast and Robert E. Pendergast. Sister of Velma Schaaf, half sister of Linda Wacker and the late Kay Townsend. Dearly devoted grandmother of Patrick Robert Ehrman, Tyler Tufts, Robert E. Pendergast Jr., Christine Maligad (Lou), Merry Isley (Cliff). Also survived by five great grandchildren and one pre-deceased great granddaughter and many nieces and nephews. A member of the Sacred Heart Altar Society and a volunteer at Immaculate Conception Church food bank. She was a homemaker and avid sewer. Loved to dance, play cards and having picnics in McKinley Park. Friends are welcome to attend a Mass of Christian Burial at Sacred Heart Church, 39th and J Street in Sacramento at 10am on Friday, January 30 with Father Michael Hebda as celebrate.