Dorothy Helen Davis
October 26, 1917 ~ December 7, 2009
Dorothy Helen Klaus Davis, 92, of Anamosa, formerly of Mechanicsville, died Monday December 7, 2009 in St. Luke's Hospital, Cedar Rapids from a sudden illness. Services are 10:30 a.m., Friday, December 11, 2009 in the Anamosa United Methodist Church by the Rev. Laurie Riley. Friends may call from 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. Thursday at Morgan Funeral and Cremation Choices, Mount Vernon and for one hour prior to the funeral service in the Church. Burial in Zion Cemetery, Colesburg. Surviving Dorothy are her husband of sixty three years Robert; a daughter Nancy (Dennis) Mulford of Anamosa; a daughter-in-law Sharon of Marion; and four grandchildren: Sara Mulford of Leavenworth, Kansas and Tim (Mika) Mulford of Columbia, Missouri; Brian Davis and Christine Davis both of Cedar Rapids; and two great grandchildren: Dylan Davis and Paige Mulford. Preceding Dorothy in death were her parents and her son Steven. Dorothy was born October 26, 1917 at Colesburg, the daughter of Erwin and Florence Rolfing Klaus. She graduated from Colesburg Consolidated School and from Iowa State College with degrees in Institution Management and Dietetics. Dorothy worked in the Food Service Department at Hillsdale College in Michigan and the Y.M.C.A. Cafeteria in Chicago. She married her college sweetheart Robert Davis after he returned from the service in 1946. She was a lifelong, faithful member of various United Methodist Churches, United Methodist Women's groups, garden club, Mount Vernon Chapter of P.E.O., and a 4-H leader for many years. Dorothy was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great- grandmother. She had a tremendous love for her family and was dedicated to their well-being. She enjoyed her home, friends, music and nature. A memorial fund in Dorothy's honor has been established. On-line condolences: morganfuneralchoices.com
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Bob, Nancy, Dennis and family Just wanted you to know we are thinking of you and that you have our deepest sympathy. Everybody at Wayne Hall Chrysler Wayne Wayne Jr Mark and Jill Ben
I work at Sorg Pharmacy in Marion, Iowa and had the pleasure of serving Mr. and Mrs. Davis for many years. They were two of the nicest people I have ever had the pleasure of serving. Mr. Davis, Harriett and I think of you often and at this time of your loss we will be thinking of you.
Dear Davis family, I am so sorry to hear of Dorothy’s passing. It was such a pleasure to know her through the Kenwood Park Methodist Church, and then to see both of you occasionally at Village Place. Bob, you and Dorothy were always such inspirations as warm, friendly, caring, smiling Christians! God bless you with happy memories of this lovely lady.
Nancy Donna happened to notice that this was your mother. We are sorry to hear of her passing. Would like you to know you have our love and sympathy at this time. You were so kind and loving to me at Jeans passing and I have not forgot how much that meant to me. Love in Christ. Ken and Donna McConaughy
Bob and family, We are so sorry to hear about Dorothy’s death. We remember how warmly she welcomed us to MVUMC when we moved here in 1985. Both of you were welcoming to our children, Bruce and Kira. Kira especially remembers how nice it was to sit with you guys while Roger and I sang in the choir. We send our deepest sympathy. Judy Vopava and Roger Johanson
Bob and family, It’s been a long time since we were all back in Colesburg but I have many fond memories of your family. Dorothy was always a very kind and caring lady. The last time I saw the two of you was in Mt. Vernon – you were walking at the gym. I remember thinking at the time what a nice couple you were – she was a special lady and will be missed by all who knew her. Rosie(Sampson)Elvidge