Dolores was truly an inspiration. We enjoyed her lessons, friendship and working with her on numerous projects including sharing the responsibility of UJB's music ministry and facilitating The Gathering Process. We are grateful for all the time that we were able to spend with her; laughing, watching movies and sharing meals together.

Dolores was the love of my life for 47 years.  We experienced numerous memories and challenges together, We had two wonderful sons we can be proud of and we have loved them dearly; we have wished them well as they follow their own journey and I will always be here for them.  I saw first-hand the relationship Dolores had with so many people, family, friends, and congregants at the three Unity ministries in New Jersey and Florida we helped to start and grow.  She was always connected to the Christ within and showed it outwardly.  I will miss her dearly but will carry-on with life as she would want me to.

I will always be grateful to Dolores for her lessons, friendship and support. She  radiated love and goodness. How blessed to have her in our lives, hearts and  memories.

It was Divine Intervention that led me to Dolores when I moved to New Jersey.  Dolores was the inspiration behind Unity in Boonton, NJ. She was such a blessing to all who knew her.  I am grateful to have known her!  My deepest sympathies to Paul, David and Brian.

Holly Melzer

Dear Family and Friends,  Each one of us had our own Dolores, whether wife mother, sister, auntie, minister, counselor, spiritual leader, and friend.  Together we loved her.  To me, Dolores was my friend. She lived with passion and enthusiasm and a great love for helping each person come to know their true Self.  Our lives are richer and our light brighter because she was here. Bless you Dolores.  I miss you my Friend.

Dear Paul, David, Brian and family: Rev. Dolores was my minister, my mentor, my colleague, and my friend.  Her sacred service continues, and for that, I am grateful.  Sending prayers, light and love, Nada

I want a best friend. Someone that I feel safe talking to. Have fun with and who enjoys the same things as me. Someone who I can share a project(s) or a hobby with.Someone that I can say anything to. Have special times together and enjoy each other in every moment that we have together. Pal around with and get together to watch a movie, or go for a bike ride. Kind, gentle, generous, loving, sensitive...who allows me to be me. To continue to deepen our friendship. 
This poem was written to me by Dolores Vetter. 
I hope I fulfilled your dreams and desire as best as I could. Love and miss you buddy❤

Dear Friends of Rev. Dolores,

We've most all heard of the butterfly effect where the beating of a butterfly's wings in one part of the world contributes to big changes like a rain shower in another part of the world. I like to think of Rev. Dolores' heartbeat as a kind of butterfly effect. The vibrations of spiritual love and of spiritual truth teachings radiated out from her, like the sacred tom-tom vibrations of God's chanting, to influence the lives of so many who heard her, who knew her, who loved her. 

To change images when a bell is struck, its sound vibrates other bells that might be near. I don't know the full story of when and how Dolores' bell was struck to sing out for Spirit, for God, for Light. But I do know that in her presence, the notes from her bell were strong and impactfulfor awakening our feelings of goodness, of compassion, of Divine Love, and for making the consciousness, the Divine Mind, of our own bells rise up and sing and vibrate through our beings. 

Truly, Rev. Dolores was a beautiful agent of the Divine, of the One Spirit that we all seek to feel, experience and express in our daily earth lives. I believe that Dolores' bell rings on in those of us she left on earth. It also rings on as she now joins the Divine music of the spheres.

Thank you for your Divine Blessings, Rev. Dolores. May they ever ripple outward and within us all.

In Joy!

Dolores was our first contact with a Unity church in the Jacksonville area when we moved here in 2011. I still remember our first meeting for lunch at an area restaurant. She was warm and welcoming. The three of usshe, my husband Robert, and Idiscovered that we had much in common, including graduating from the same interfaith seminary in New York. 

Dolores had a zest for life and desire to draw others in, be it with an invitation to an informal dinner at her and Paul's home, the dinner theater, a play in which her son Brian was performing, or a Sunday service or church social. 

She was completely dedicated to her ministry and the principles of Unity. Humor and enthusiasm were her hallmarks as she shared the Unity message. Although she was in the spotlight as the Unity of Jacksonville Beach minister, she had a deep appreciation for all the people whose service made the life of the church possible, and Paul headed that line-up. She told us many times that if not for his support, she couldn't have done what she did.

Dolores loved God, her family, her church, and her friends. She did her best to live what she preached. She was a good friend, and I will miss her.

Sharing the same birthday as Rev Dolores is something I'll always cherish as I'll always think of her on my birthday. I love her big heart, her caring guidance and she always made me laugh. Many close to me , who have experienced her services, say how wonderful and connected of minister she was/is. Rev D had a light around her when doing the service , and I'll always remember her as a Spirited  loving woman . Thank you Rev D for being a guiding light and mentor on my path, I love you ~

I remember well the first time I met Dolores back in 2008. I was so touched by her warm, loving welcome, so inspired by her message, and so warmed by her charming  sense of humor. I knew I had found the perfect church home for me and my children. Over the years Dolores never ceased to inpire me, make me laugh, and shower me and my family with love. She was always there for me, to uplift and encourage me, especially during the challenging times. She was a beloved minister and a great friend to me as well. Her loving spirit will live in my mind and heart forever. My condolensces and prayers go out to Paul and all of Dolores' family. God bless.

My relationship with Dolores started professionally but, due to her warm personality, it quickly became a friendship.  She did so much in the community building a congregation at Unity in a short time, overcoming some health issues along the way.  My condolences to her family as I can imagine their great loss.  Thanks to the Lord for letting me know this special lady.
Linda Borgstede, The Beaches Leader

Dear Paul, Dave and Brian, I send a warm embrace to each of you from afar and hold fond memories of the Budd Lake birthday family get-togethers you and Dolores so generously shared and celebrated. Dolores was instrumental in starting me on the Unity journey for which I am most grateful. Love to and with you all,
Alayne

Rev. Dolores in her element at the UJB pulpit.  She had the divine ability to speak directly to your soul.

Dear Sister Dolores, thank you for giving so freely of your loving Spirit to our community.  We are all so much the richer for having known you.  Bright blessings to you and your family.

Dear Paul and family,
Bob and I join with you in blessing Dolores as she continues her journey in the dimension of spirit.  Her feisty spirit and determination, coupled with her caring and compassion, inspired all who knew her. "There is no separation in spirit!"

Dear Paul & Family,
Sending you my love & prayers during this time of mourning. I was glad I had the opportunity to speak to Delores a few months back. It was one of those random moments of connection after the passing of too many years
Dolores was a formidable servant of Spirit. She will be sorely missed. God speed Delores. Well done faithful servant!

Rev. Rachel Sue Ritz
(former Sue Conner)

Rev. Dolores, you inspired us for years when you spoke of the profound value of silence. We feel that your consciousness is still with us in the eternal silence at the basis of all Creation.

Your light will continue to shine at Unity.  Love you and miss you.
Pat McClure
Atlantic Bch, FL

We still walk together in my heart and in beautiful memories.  The times we shared. When we laughed and when we cried. I closed my eyes and I can still see your face, feel your arms around me, hugging me, and I can hear your voice when you say "I love you Ivette".  Know that I too still say it "I love you Rev Dolores" I celebrate your life and I am so thankful that we crossed path in our journey.  Love is Forever.

Reverend Dolores, I am so thankful that I got to know you over the past year and a half. I wish I'd known you longer, but I know we'll meet and laugh together again. All my love to you and yours. You are a shining, joyful, precious woman of God. Much love from Melody and me. Until we meet again.

Mom, I just can't come to terms with the fact that you are no longer here. Thank you for giving me the best of you. I felt your love every day of my life. I am heart broken but I know you are at peace and free of pain. I will always hold onto the memories of all of the moments we shared and fun times we had. Love you and miss you so much!

Many thanks for your dedication to such a wonderful ministry Rev. Delores.  You will be sorely missed by so many people.  I am glad I was able to tell you goodbye.  You were such an inspiration to so many people.  Lifting you and your family in prayer.  Jill Curran,  St  Augustine, Fl

We would like to express our sympathy to the family of Rev.Delores. We had the pleasure of meeting her at the Unity of Jacksonville while we were on vacation with our family Ceff & Samantha Solley Ramirez. Each time we met her when we came there she was incredible to talk with, the kind of person that no matter who you are she made you feel welcome and blessed for just knowing her. We will be back soon to see you all but will definitely miss chatting with her. May her spirit continue to grow with all of us who knew her and continue to make us better people for just knowing her. Stay Blessed, Rick Mezlak & Orlando Ramirez

Thank you dear Dolores for gracing us all with your sparkling Presence!  We are all the more empowered and enlightened by your radiant example!  We continue to feel your love shining through, emboldening us to live fully our Divine Essence!   With deepest gratitude and appreciation...

Pastor Dolores  Vetter was an example of A True Christian.  We will miss her.

Thank you for leading me to my Truth and constantly reminding me that "If its not fun, we ain't doing it."
We laughed, cried, and sang show tunes together and although I will miss you physical presence I know deep within my heart that you continue to guide me from the Heavenly Realms.  Forever in my heart dearest Dolores Elizabeth
~Samantha

Dolores was an inspiration and a friend to many.  My thoughts and prayers are with her family.  I know she is now  a shining light in heaven.  

April Rivers
Neptune Beach

Rest in peace dear sweet minister and friend. You are missed every day,,

Dolores shined like a beacon of light when she gave a sermon.   She was not only my Minister, she was a good friend.   I will miss her dearly.....  Love & Light to Paul & all the family.....

OBITUARY

Dolores Elizabeth Vetter

January 15, 1947 – February 11, 2015

Beaches Chapel by Hardage-Giddens

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