Hibler, Dorothy Johnson

Dorothy "Dottie" Johnson Hibler

October 4, 1912 – April 7, 2010

Dorothy "Dottie" Johnson Hibler was born in Vancouver, 
British Columbia, Canada on October 4, 1912 and passed 
away in Glendale, California on April 7, 2010 surrounded 
by her family.

Dottie spent her early years in Minneapolis, Minnesota but 
moved to New York City to live with her sister Alyce when 
she was 15. She was a high fashion/runway model when 
she met her future husband, Winston "Hib" Hibler, whom 
she married in 1930. Shortly after their marriage, Dottie 
and Winston moved West to follow their dreams and the 
siren call of Hollywood.

Dottie went on to skate in the Ice Capades with Sonja 
Henie and was a featured skater in many of Sonja Henie's 
films, including "Thin Ice," "My Lucky Star" and "Sun Valley 
Serenade." She also had a brief stint as a bare back rider 
for the famous show horse trainer, Mark Smith.

Dottie and Winston settled in the San Fernando Valley 
where Winston became a "Disney Legend." Winston was a 
writer, producer, narrator and director for Walt Disney 
Productions for over 30 years. Dottie and Hib moved to 
Glendale, California in 1963.

Dottie was a founding member and past president of the 
Toluca Guild of Childrens Hospital Los Angeles. She was an 
avid bridge player and loved to travel, especially to her 
homes in Lake Arrowhead and Palm Springs. 

Dottie was loved and adored by all who knew her.

Dottie was preceded in death by Winston, her loving 
husband of 46 years. She is survived by her children, Jon 
Michael Hibler, Christopher Hibler, Melissa Sutton, 
daughter-in-law Ann Hibler, son-in-law Robert Sutton, 10 
grandchildren, and 8 great-grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Childrens 
Hospital Los Angeles: M-S #4, 4650 Sunset Blvd., Los 
Angeles, CA 90027.

A Memorial Celebration of Dottie's Life will be held on 
April 24 at Oakmont Country Club in Glendale.

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Published in Los Angeles Times on April 13, 2010