Dorbetta Pittser

Dorbetta Jane Hoover Pittser, age 89, passed away on October 2, 2023 in Cedar City, Utah at her beloved home of 44 years. She was born January 8, 1934 in Canon City, Colorado to Alvin G. and Minnie E. Hoover. She went on to graduate from Modesto, California High School and was later married Robert Clinton Pittser on April 14, 1961 in Los Angeles, California.

Dorbetta worked in the community at the Cedar Care Center for many years as well as Home Health. She enjoyed working as a gardener for different businesses in town and was even featured in the Spectrum for her gorgeous work. She was also an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.

She will always be remembered as a lover of all things pretty. Whether it was a colorful hat adorned with jewels, a sparkly broach, flowers, or rocks that glittered in the sun-- that was Dorbetta.

But most importantly, Dorbetta loved her family. And cherished the time she spent with them. She was especially proud of her children for the kind, wonderful people they grew in to. Her grandchildren will always have fond memories of watching Little House on the Prairie, collecting rocks, and playing games with her. She will be very missed.

Dorbetta is survived by her children Shirleen Chaffee (Russell) of Cedar City, Utah, Strala Penland of Cedar City, Utah, Keith Pittser (Beth Ann) of Cedar City, Utah, Kevin Pittser (Onjulee) of Cedar City, Utah, and Sharlia Priest (Dennis) of St. George, Utah. As well as her 17 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great-grandchildren.

She is proceeded in death by her husband Robert Clinton Pittser, her parents Alvin G. and Minnie E. Hoover, her siblings Dorla Walker, Doris Robinson, and Darrell Hoover, and several of her nieces and nephews.

Dorbetta’s Funeral Services will be held this Saturday October 7, 2023 at 1:00 pm, in the Indian Hills Ward Church Building (1120 W. Greens Lake Drive, Cedar City, Utah). A Viewing will be held prior to the funeral from 12- 1:00 pm. Interment will be in the Enoch City Cemetery under the direction of Southern Utah Mortuary.

A livestream of Dorbetta’s service and online condolences may be left at www.mortuary.org