"Larry and rest of the family, So sorry to hear about Dorothy's passing. I didn't know her very well, but I have heard her play her wonderful music at many mother-daughter banquets in Northboro. I know that Jim's grandparents, Byron and Ruby Scotton new her very well. Just know that she and my dad are watching over all of us to see if we are going on with our lives and that we are staying out of trouble. There are a lot of people here for you at this hard time. Let us know if you need anything. The Stanley's Jim, Julie, William and Adenia"
In loving memory of
Dorothy Mannasmith
December 8, 2009
Dorothy Jean (Dowell) Mannasmith was born on April 27, 1926 in Shenandoah, Iowa to Floyd and Viola Dowell. She passed away on December 8, 2009 at Goldenrod Manor Nursing Home in Clarinda Iowa.
Dorothy grew up on a farm east of Coin, Iowa and graduated from Coin Consolidated High School in 1944. She was united in marriage to William Andrew Mannasmith at the Presbyterian Church in Coin, Iowa on March 3, 1946 where they made their home in the Coin area for 59 years. After her husband's death, she lived in Forest Park Manor and the past three years had wonderful times and care at Goldenrod Manor in Clarinda.
Her great love was for music, which she passed on to her family and shared with Coin and other communities. She was active in the community of Coin by performing in many shows and serving on the Town Council, Library Board, and served as a promoter for the Coin Centennial Celebration. Dorothy taught sign language at Iowa Western Community College and shared the art of signing to many young people in various public schools. She was a faithful, lifetime member of the Coin Presbyterian Church, serving as the organist over 30 years and in recent years played for the Northboro Church and the Congregational Church of Farragut where she was currently a member. Her community service to the town of Coin and to her churches was immeasurable.
Preceding Dorothy in death were her husband, William Mannasmith ; her parents, Floyd and Viola Dowell; brother, Richard Dowell; brother, James Andrew Dowell; great granddaughter, Julia Ruth Braymen; special uncle, Milton Dowell.
Survivors include daughter, Dianne Braymen and her husband John of Urbandale, IA, ; son, Larry Mannasmith and his wife Rhonda of Maryville, MO.; daughter, Colene Doucette and partner Georgia Bichekas of Omaha, NE; grandchildren, Erica and Neil Seeley, Noah and Lindsey Braymen; Vanessa and Tye Parsons, Hilary Mannasmith and fiance Ian Simmons;Tyler and Elizabeth Doucette, Robin and Chris Drennen; great grandchildren, Norah and Kieran Seeley; Lucy and Ellie Parsons; Jadyn, Jakob, Paige, and Chandler Doucette; Bailey and Eli Drennen; brother, George Dowell and wife Nellie; sister Marilynn Graham and husband Richard; sister in law, Berniece Dowell; special aunt, Mrs. Thelma Dowell; numerous nieces and nephews; other relatives and many friends. Her greatest passion in life was her family who loved her dearly and will miss her greatly.
Tributes
"Dear Mannasmith family, We are thinking of you today and in this time of yourloss. It is heaven's gain, as you know so well, with the addition of a heavenly musician to the orchestra. May God be with you and yours during this time, and as you travel back to your homes. Share memories and enjoy your family time together. Jill and John ONeal"
"Our thoughts are with you children and your families during this sad time. May happy memories of your mom bring you comfort in the days ahead."
"Our thoughts are with you children and your families during this sad time. May happy memories of your mom bring you comfort in the days ahead."
"Larry and Diane, I'm so sorry hearing of your Mom's passing. Both your parents were so good to Mom and John. Your Dad would drive them to Omaha for John's doctor appointments. Your Mom and Opal would pick up Mom and they went to so many fun places together. My Mom had such good times with them. When my Mom went to Golden Rod they were roommates for a couples of days. Your families are in my thoughts and prayers. Deborah Meek"
"I am so sorry to hear the loss of Dorothy. I was employed at Goldenrod Manor for 3 yrs and got the pleasure of being one of her care takers. I will always remember Dorothy for her singing (along with her daughter) and playing the piano (with her son),fot church services, and just to go up and play during the day and start singing. I remember when we would get a new resident how she would welcome them to the nursing home. She was and still is a special lady and now is singing in Heaven with her husband. My prayers are to all the family and friends of Dorothy. We may have lost a special person here on earth but Heaven gained an Angel. God Bless you all. "
"So sorry to hear about your mom. She was always a fun addition to our high school ballgames with her cow bell!! "
"I am so sorry to hear of Dorothy's passing. May the memories you have help you during this time of sorrow. Julie Irvin-Halsey"
"I have the fondest memories of Dorothy. She was indeed a wonderful person. I know you will all miss her as will I! God Bless you all and give you comfort. Peg"
"Dorothy was a kind a gentle woman with a wonderful voice. I considered her family friends of mine. She will be missed."
"To Vanessa and Family, we are sorry for the loss of your grandmother. You are in our thoughts and prayers!"
"Dianne, Larry, Colene and family -- My thoughts and prayers are with you all. I'm in Colorado working, trying to make arrangements to get back. Just in case, I love you all and I am with you -- right there beside you in spirt. Love you all -- Cousin Kathy"
"OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY GOES OUT TO THE FAMILY SHE IS SUCH A SWEET LADY TO HAVE WORK WITH THRY SIGN LANGUAGE CLASS AT IOWA WESTERN COUMMITY COLLEGE AND I KNOW HER VERY WELL THRU HER PARENTS WERE FLOYD AND VIOLA DOWELLS I AM DEAF MYSELF AND DORTHOY HAS TOOK SOME FIELD TRIP WITH OUR DEAF CLUB ONCE AND WE NEVER FORGOT OUR FIELD TRIP TO VILLISCA TO THE MUSEUM AND THE MOORE'S HOUSE AND THE LIBARY AND ATE AT THE RESTURANT SHE WILL BE SADLY MISS TO EVERYONE WHO KNOW HER FOR HER GREATEST WARMEST SMILE SHE HAS ON EVERYONE SHE LOVE TO TEACH HER STUDENTS SIGN LANUGAGE AND I LEARN ALOTS FROM HER TOO GOD BLESS HER I ALSO WANT TO ADD DOWN ON THIS LISTED ALSO FROM OUR PAST SHEANDOAH IOWA DEAF CLUB TOO WITH THE NAMES LISTED ON THEM JOHN& WILMA SPARKS WILMA IS DEAF JAMES HALE DEAF FROM SHENANDOAH IOWA-DARWIN SNOW JR DEAF FROM SHENANDOAH IOWA -ROBERT AND CINDY HULGAN FROM DES MONIES DEAF-DOUGLAS AND GWYNE MADSEN SHENANDOAH DEAF-CHARLES BOWMAN RED OAK DEAF-BOB DADO RED OAK DEAF"
"sorry to hear the news."
"I was very saddened to hear of your loss. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Please let us know if there is anything you need, or anything we can do. In prayer, Rick, Nancy, Allison, and Sarah Behrens"
"To the family of Dorothy Mannasmith, I am truely sorry for your loss. I truely enjoyed Dorothy's Sign Language class. She was an inspiration. Michelle"