Dorothy Maxine Cole Dottie , 89, passed away February 5, 2012. Resident of Garden Grove for 56 yrs. Born Dec. 10, 1922 in Castana, Iowa to John A. and Jennie Myrtle Kisling, Dottie was one of 12 children. In 1943, she served in the US Army as a Sergeant and trained to be a nurse in the Army hospital. On July 28, 1951 she married John M. Cole, who preceded her in death in Nov. 1990. After settling in Orange County in 1954, she continued her career as a nurse at St. Joseph Hospital in Orange for 36 yrs. in the Maternity ward. In later years, Dottie enjoyed spending time with her family, reading, traveling and growing vegetables. Survived by son Michael (Janet); grandchildren Lindsay, John and Robin; brother Lou Kisling of Washington State; and numerous family and friends. Visitation will be held 11:00 AM Sat. Feb. 11 with a memorial service at 12:00 PM at McAulay & Wallace Mortuary, Fullerton. Private burial will take place at Riverside National Cemetery