In loving memory of

Delores A. "Dory" Irwin
February 17, 1953 - November 20, 2017

Delores A. "Dory" Irwin, 64, of Lost Nation, Iowa, passed away on Monday morning, November 20, 2017, at her home in rural Lost Nation, Iowa.

Friends and family may gather for "One Last Party"® in remembrance of "Dory" on Saturday, November 25, 2017, from 2 to 4 P.M. in "The Bistro" at the Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa, Iowa. Cremation rites have been accorded.

Delores Ann Budde was born on February 17, 1953 in Jackson County, Iowa, to Eldon and Dula (Ziemet) Budde. She grew up in Preston and was a graduate of Preston High School. She married David Irwin on July 30, 1990 in Maquoketa, Iowa.

Dory was successful in her leadership roles throughout her careers. She worked at Rockwell Collins in Bellevue for several years, then became the District Manager for IOCO Speedy Shops, and finally she was the Produce Manager for Dick's Supermarket.

Dory was a master seamstress and enjoyed refinishing and reupholstering antique furniture. She also enjoyed flower and plant gardening. She was the fun grandmother who enjoyed laughing and spending time with all of her grandchildren.

Those left to honor her memory include her husband David Irwin of Lost Nation, IA; children, Jason (Angie) Bohannon of Waseca, MN, Terra Owen of Maquoketa, IA, Steve (Nicole White) Bohannon of Laughlin, NV, and April (Nick) Busch of Grimes, IA; 10 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren; a brother, Lynn (Joan) Budde of Preston, IA; Sisters, Mary (Gary) Schmidt of Preston, IA, and Darlene Budde of Andrew, IA; She was preceded in death by her parents, an infant daughter Heather, a granddaughter Madison, and brothers Larry, Terry, Eldon Jr. and Daryl.

Online condolences may be left at www.CarsonAndSon.com.

Tributes

EMily Fox wrote on Dec 2, 2017:

"Dory's balloon. "

Emily Fox wrote on Dec 2, 2017:

"We found Dory's balloon on the beach this morning in Nags Head, NC. Rest In Peace dear lady. With love from Emily and a Fabien Fox."

Deb winegar wrote on Nov 26, 2017:

"Thoughts and prayers to all the family! DORY was a great person and awesome babysitter! ! Love Deb Bennett Winegar "

Claudia Bisinger wrote on Nov 25, 2017:

"David and family, So sorry for your loss. Praying that God will comfort you in the days ahead. Bob and Claudia "

Karen McHenry Drescher wrote on Nov 24, 2017:

"My thoughts and prayers are will the entire family at this time of loss. Dory was the first person to befriend me when I moved to Preston so many years ago. She was always so friendly. May the many memories of her kindness and joy of life sustain you."

ANNETTA WILLET wrote on Nov 24, 2017:

"DAVID SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY ANNETTA LARRY AND PAM WILLET"

Deanna Pannell wrote on Nov 22, 2017:

"Our family has always loved Dory and appreciated her kind and gentle spirit. We will miss her so much. Looking forward to the great reunion in heaven, when we will see our loved ones again and be with Jesus. "

Dale Schlarmann wrote on Nov 22, 2017:

"So sorry for your loss"

Chris Weuste wrote on Nov 22, 2017:

"My thoughts and prayers are with Dory's family. May the Lord be with all of you at this sad time. Chris Weuste"

Cindy Koontz wrote on Nov 22, 2017:

"So sorry for your loss "

Cindy Koontz wrote on Nov 22, 2017:

"So sorry for your loss "

Jennifer Stender wrote on Nov 22, 2017:

"Sorry for your loss, Jason. Jennifer (Lane) Stender"

Martha Riniker wrote on Nov 22, 2017:

"So sorry for your loss Steve !"