Dori Fox
1956 – 2025
Point Arena, Ca

How do you honor someone who meant the world to so many? Someone whose presence was known and felt the moment she entered any room, whose heart was always open, and whose life was lived with fierce love, honesty, and joy? That was Dori.

Born on March 19, 1956, Dori entered this world and immediately began leaving her mark. A lifelong resident of Point Arena, she was the heart and soul of Old Town. She grew up at the Point Arena Cove—her father ran the wharf and her mother the café—giving her a childhood full of salt air, adventure, and community. Though she didn’t follow a traditional path, Dori mastered the skills that matter most in life: loyalty, kindness, work ethic, and knowing how to have a damn good time.

From the time she could walk, Dori loved animals—especially horses. As a child, she collected toy horses until, at just eight years old, she bartered with a potato chip delivery driver to haul a pony from Timber Cove to Point Arena. She paid him with a rusty anchor from outside the café and never looked back. That was Dori—unconventional, determined, and always making things happen her own way.

Dori worked hard and played harder. She lived through the vibrant 60s and 70s, laughed her way through the 80s and 90s, and through it all, she raised three children—Ashley, Wendy, and Mikey—whom she loved more than anything in the world. No matter what was happening in her life, they were her top priority. She taught them how to be tough, how to survive, and how to love with all their hearts.

Later in life, Dori was blessed with her grandson Carter, who brought a light to her life that everyone could see. She adored him and cherished every moment they shared. She also shared a close bond with her cousin Shelly, who was more like a sister and constant friend.

You always knew where you stood with Dori. She was tough as nails, told it like it was, and could cuss like a sailor—but she’d also give you the shirt off her back or her last meal if you needed it. Her door was always open. She helped many throughout her lifetime, whether with food, shelter, or just a listening ear and a cold drink. Her blunt honesty was matched only by her deep generosity.

Dori’s life was full of wild stories, laughter, and love. She could trade anchors for ponies, dance barefoot on the beach, and raise a toast like no other. Her spirit was magnetic, her laugh contagious, and her legacy unforgettable.

On Tuesday, June 24, 2025, Dori passed away unexpectedly and joined her parents and loved ones who went before her. She leaves behind her children, Ashley, Wendy, and Michael; her beloved grandson Carter; her cousin Shelly; her cousin Kenny and countless friends and extended family who will forever carry her memory in their hearts.

We will carry Dori’s spirit with us always. In her honor, let us live boldly, laugh loudly, help others without hesitation, and always speak the truth.