"Family Members, I was unable to come to her service, but want to tell you that she helped in the gift shop at the hospital for years. I have been the manager on and off through the years, and Dorothy was always cheerful and helpful and she sure did volunteer there a long time. Know that this community appreciates that!"
In loving memory of
Dorothy B. Dickinson
March 12, 1911 - October 11, 2007
DOROTHY DICKINSON MUSCATINE, Iowa - Dorothy Dickinson, 96, of Muscatine, died Thursday, October 11, 2007, at Bickford Cottage. Funeral Service will be 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, October 17, 2007, at the New Hope United Methodist Church. Reverend Mary Howell and Reverend Tom Parrott will officiate. Casket bearers will be William Dickinson Jr., Bruce Dickinson, Scott Dickinson, and John Winter. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, October 16, 2007, at the Ralph J. Wittich-Riley-Freers Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorials may be made to the New Hope United Methodist Church. Dorothy was born on March 12, 1911, in Wilton, the daughter of William A. and Mrytle Kurz Templeman. She married Herbert P. Dickinson on January 31, 1930, in Des Moines. He preceded her in death on December 11, 1992. She was a member of the New Hope United Methodist Church and the Muscatine General Hospital Auxiliary. Survivors include two sons, William S. Dickinson and wife, JoAnn, of Santa Anna, California, and Warren P. Dickinson and wife, Marilyn, of Lansing, Illinois; four grandchildren, William S. Dickinson Jr. of San Antonio, Texas, Bruce A. Dickinson of Renton, Washington, Scott Dickinson, of Tampa, Florida, and Janice Winter of South Beloit, Illinois; and seven great-grandchildren. Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, and two brothers.
Tributes
"We send our condolences to the family. Dorothy was a special person with the highest ideals. She influenced many lives with her sharing self. She will be missed but not forgotten. Our thughts and prayers will be with you. Sincerely, Bob and Donna"
"Uncle Warren,Aunt Marilyn, Scott and Jan- I'm sad to not be able to be there with you today to say goodbye to your dear mom and grandmother! I remember her as such a sweet woman who was always kind to me, and I loved hearing Jan and Scott talk about "Grandma D"! My prayers are with you all, and may you think back fondly on all the good memories that you have of her life with you."
"Dear Bill, Warren and families, It was good to talk to you last week even though it was a sad time for you. Whenever I would see your mother (Toots, as we knew her), the picture would come to mind of her hanging out the wash as I was walking to school...a long ago memory of childhood on Monroe St. May all of you be blessed with many special memories of your mother. Sincerely, Marian"
"We will miss Dorothy's sweet smile and presence at church along with the visits with her family when they brought her to church when they were back in town. Our prayers are with your family. May you find comfort in your wonderful memories of Dorothy. In Christian Love, Jim & Grace Steckman"
"We will miss Dorothy very much. She was always a bright light in a sometimes dim world. Over the years she was an inspiration and a model of how to walk in faith. We are typing this from our ship in the Pacific Ocean and will be in New Zealand so we cannot attend, please understand that our prayers are with you. Penny and Dennis Inman"
"I have known your Mother ever since I was a toddler!! I knew her again at Bickford as my Mom Dorothy Schlutz lives at Bickford. Please know how sorry I am that you have lost your dear Mother. Love and with sympathy, Kathy Schlutz Skrei"
"I fondly remember Herb & Dorothy as my other "grandparents" when I was a little girl. My parents, Dennis & Barbara Brooke lived next door to them on Monroe Street. I am 40 years old now with four kids of my own, but I still remember cookies from Dorothy, and Herb always gardening. I still have a few little golden books they gave to me with their inscription inside. Dorothy touch my life and has never been forgotten! Denice (Brooke) Westpfahl"
"Dorothy was one of those individuals that left a huge impression on me. Back in the middle to late 50's I attended Park Avenue Methodist Sunday School regularly and Dorothy was always there. She was sweet, kind and generous of heart to me always. A very dear lady indeed. When I learned of her passing I was instantly impacted by her loss. My heartfelt sympathy to her remaining family members."
"Bill, JoAnn, Warren, Marilyn and families. My deepest sympathy on the loss of your mother. She was one of my most favorite people from the very first days of Sunday School at Park Avenue Methodist Church. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Lois"
"Dear Warren, Bill and family, We were so sorry to read of your Mother's passing. Please accept our very sincerest sympathies. Your Mom was a dear lady and a beautiful Christian mother and friend. I have so many fond memories of her when we were young and then again when I would return home to attend New Hope. She never forgot who I was and always had that wonderful smile ready for me and everyone who had the pleasure of knowing her. She will be missed by many but nothing like she will be missed by all of you. Please know that we will hold you in our thoughts and prayers during this most difficult time. May the knowledge that one day you will all be together again sustain you and bring you comfort. In Christian love and sympathy, Ron and Kathy "