Dorothy Gulling
December 19, 2011
Dorothy Ann (Murrow) Gulling
Altoona, Iowa
Dorothy Gulling, 81, entered into Eternal Life on Tuesday, December 20, 2011, at Taylor House Hospice in Des Moines.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, December 23, 2011, at the Altoona Christian Church, with burial to follow at the Altoona Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. on Thursday, December 22, 2011, at the Altoona Christian Church. Dorothy’s request was to wear something red to her service, if possible.
Dorothy Ann Murrow was born August 25, 1930, and was the daughter of Ward and Jennie (Hotka) Murrow. She graduated from Mitchellville High School and attended Drake University. On September 30, 1951, she was united in marriage to Robert Dale Gulling. The couple was blessed with three children.
Dorothy was a wife, mother, homemaker, and also made many outfits and clothing for friends and family members. She was a member of the Altoona Christian Church and spent time singing, playing the organ, and participating in the church choir. She enjoyed camping and traveling with her family, and a 50-year friendship with their card club group. Most of all she loved spending time with Bob, her children, and grandchildren.
Survivors include her husband of 60 years, Bob; children, Douglas (Judy) Gulling, Stephen (Carrie) Gulling, and Karen (Gary) Haines; grandchildren, Lindsay (Lonnie) McLain, Maggie Gulling, Kelsey Gulling, Amy Gulling, Melissa Gulling, Sarah Haines, Samuel Haines, and four step-grandchildren; sister, Virginia (Don) Thomas; brother, Donald (Margie) Murrow; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Memorial contributions may be directed to Taylor House Hospice, or Southeast Polk Dollars for Scholars.
Online condolences may be directed to:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Dale and Barb Gordon
12/22/2011
Doug and Judy:
We are sorry for your loss. "Wear red" to the service... Dorothy sounds like she was wonderful lady.
Our sympathies to the entire family,
Dale and Barb Gordon
Kim Hanson
12/22/2011
Karen,
I am so sorry at the loss of your mom. She was such a wonderful lady. I remember her trying to teach me to sew and how VERY patient she was with me.
She will always bring fond memories to my heart and mind. If there were any words I could say that would take away the pain, I would say them to you. But, there are not. So know that you are in my thought, prayers and heart at this time and that I love you my dear friend. Call anytime.
Kim