"Dorothy will always have a special place in my family's hearts. Prayers for comfort to all her family."
In loving memory of
Dorothy Alice Heeren
June 2, 1931 - February 13, 2017
Dorothy Alice Heeren, 85, of Dumont, Iowa, passed away Monday, February 13, 2017, at Franklin General Hospital in Hampton. She was born on June 2, 1931, in Hampton, to John and Helen (Johnson) Roemer.
Dorothy graduated from Hansell High School, class of 1950. While attending school, she was the Band Queen and she excelled as a guard in basketball receiving honorable mention as a freshman. Dorothy was united in marriage to Carl Heeren on August 6, 1950, at the Hampton United Methodist Church.
Dorothy and Carl were longtime members of the Hansell United Methodist Church. Her and Carl then became members of the West Fork United Methodist Church, where they remained active.
She enjoyed outdoors, fishing, and working in her flower garden, cooking, baking, and making bears out of fur coats. Dorothy loved her grandchildren and great grandchildren and was known to them as Momma Bear. She enjoyed following their sporting events and various activities.
Dorothy is survived by her husband of sixty-six years, Carl Heeren of Dumont, son Steve (Holly) Heeren of Alexander, son Dean (Vicki) Heeren of Hampton, daughter Mary (Steve Helmke) Hawley of Belmond, son Paul (Kathy) Heeren of Hampton, grandchildren John (Rita) Heeren, Ben (Jolene) Heeren, Jeshua Heeren, Tyler (Arizona) Heeren, Stephany Heeren, Emily (Ryan) Hurley, Mandy (Jamie) Chaney, Krista (Jeremy) Carlson, Joe (Jenn) Perez, Kim (John) Troyer and Kacey (Jake) Bauwens, along with numerous great-grandchildren and other extended relatives.
She was preceded in death by her parents, brother Howard and son-in-law Rick Hawley.
Tributes
"Mary, Krista, Mandy and Joe I am very sorry for the loss of your mother and grandmother. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Jessica Tempus"
"Terry and I were very sorry to hear of Dorothy's passing. She was a gentle woman. Our deepest sympathy to Carl, Dean, Steve, Mary, Paul and all the grandchildren and greats. I believe Dorothy is busy tending the flower gardens in heaven. "
"To the Heeren family...I am Jeanette and Darwin Collins' daughter, Candy Culp, and I want to echo what my sister, Patti Persons wrote about Dorothy and Carl. I have lived in another state for several years, but it seemed that whenever I went "home" for a visit, I would run into them somewhere. It used to be when I would join Mom and Dad for coffee in Dumont or Arizona, in church, a hospital room, or just when they would stop for a visit. I just loved Dorothy, and my sis was so right when she spoke of her calming, quiet ways, and smile....oh that smile...I never saw her without it! Mary, you may remember me from years back when we were young. I remember being at your house, and your Mom was the same sweet lady back then. I can tell you this...Our mother (and father) is grieving the loss of such a dear friend, and looks forward to the day when they can talk again."
"SO SORRY TO HEAR OF SUCH A GREAT LOSS IN YOUR FAMILY..MY THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU..CHAD VAN DYKE"
"Dorothy was one of sweetest ladies our family has known. She and Carl were at our mom's side in every hospital in Arizona, Hampton, and Mason City and comforted and encouraged with her calming, quiet ways and smile. Our whole family will miss her very much and our hearts hurt with and for Carl and the whole Heeren family. Praying that the Lord will hold you close, comfort and heal. Patti Persons and the Collins Family"
"We will miss her at water aerobics at the Franklin Wellness Center. Our condolences. "
"Carl and family so sorry to hear about your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. She will be missed by many."
"Very sorry to hear about the passing of Dorothy. She will be greatly missed by family and friends. Thoughts and prayers to the Heeren family."