Dorothy E. Bahns of Placerville, California passed away peacefully in her home on September 21, 2018. Dorothy was born October 11, 1939 to Richard and Evelyn Novotny in Colfax County, Nebraska. She attended a rural school in Colfax County and high school in Clarkson, Nebraska. Dorothy was united in marriage to Leonard Bahns on July 26, 1955. She worked as a secretary her entire working career. She had a heart of gold as a devoted and loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She is survived by her husband, Leonard, daughters Candace Cota Bahns and Tamera Ross; grandchildren Joel Cota and Ciara Ross; two great-grandchildren, and brothers Gerald, Raymond and Keith Novotny. Per her request no services are to be held. Arrangements under the care of Chapel of the Pines, Placerville, California.