Valarie J. Dodge, 79, loving wife, mother and grandmother, passed away Tuesday December 20, 2011. She was born in Kansas City, MO to Jay and Dorothy Crossley. She is survived by her husband Neil, 4 children; Gregory Dodge, Diana Dodge, Steven Dodge(Nancy), and Douglas Dodge. 4 grandchildren; Charlotte Berry; Sophie Dodge, Claire Dodge, and Forest Dodge. She is also survived by a brother Gary Crossley.