Dolores J. "Dee" Price
March 03, 2014
Dolores J. “Dee” Price, 82, passed away unexpectedly at her home on March 3, 2014.
Dee was born in Waukegan, IL on January 2, 1932 to Irene (Roberts) and William A. Stark. She graduated from Osceola High School and attended AIB College.
Dee’s career in the aviation industry began in 1962 when she pursued flying lessons. Her initial solo flight came on the same day she landed a job with Des Moines Flying Service. She began as Executive Assistant to company founder Howard Gregory. She retired as Vice President of Sales Administration. During nearly fifty years of service to Des Moines Flying Service she was respected and appreciated for her dedication and hard work. Dee loved her job and enjoyed many lasting friendships throughout her career.
Dee loved to travel. She enjoyed many trips to Florida visiting her daughter Sue. Her fondness of France led to private tutoring in French and many trips to France and Western Europe. Her favorite hobbies included reading, playing cards, Scrabble and dominoes.
She was a member of The Des Moines Art Center, Civic Music Association, and Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association. She particularly enjoyed her affiliation and participation in her breakfast club, The Women’s Reciprocity Group.
Dee is survived by her children, Dr. Steven (Jan Myatt) Price of Iowa City, IA, and Sue Price of Des Moines, IA; sisters, Carol Palmer of Urbandale, IA, and Deletha Gabrielson of Richardson, TX; grandchildren, Dr. Jill (Tom) Fish of Hastings, NE, Amy (Brad) Macrorie of Lenexa, KS, and Joshua (Jeannine) Myatt of Longmont, CO; great-grandchildren, Abigail and Harper Fish, Riley, Kendall and Payton Macrorie, and Harrison Myatt. She loved her family and cherished times spent together. Dee was preceded in death by the father of her children, Robert K. Price; and her brother, Larry Cunningham.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the family. Online condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Jennifer Groh
03/09/2014
Carol and family, my thoughts and prayers are with you all during this sad time. So sorry to hear of your loss. Dee was a wonderful lady and will be missed.
Marty (Ware) Ohrt
03/09/2014
My sister Janis and I are saddened by the news. Dee was a part of our lives for many, many years. She was a very special lady. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all
Jack Watson
03/08/2014
Lost another special friend who will be missed by me and a host of others. I've known Dee almost as long as I have known Greg, her long-time business associate. I and a host of others will always remember her friendly smile and warm greeting. I'm grateful that Dana, a mutual friend, called to share the sad news
Betty Faux
03/08/2014
Sue and rest of family-So sorry for your loss.Have many good memories of the fun times with her Greg and willis.sorry I could not make the services. God Bless
Betty
Peggy Heaps & Marian Price
03/08/2014
Sue Ellen and Steve -So sorry for the lose of your mother. She had a wonderful smile and gentle spirit. We will all miss Aunt Delores. Love to you.
Marlys Wimber
03/08/2014
Sue, I am so sorry to hear about your mom. My heart and prayers are with you! God Bless!
Janelle & Kent Morrison
03/07/2014
Sue Ellen and Steve~So sorry to hear of your mom's passing...I know how hard it is to lose your mom. Dee always remembered me and she was so sweet. Know she is in a better place. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Dona Jacobs
03/06/2014
Sue and Steve, I'm so sorry for the loss of your mother and my Sister .. We just talked on my Birthday one week ago. I am so very sad I couldn't see her once more.
Dr. Stephanie Nowysz
03/06/2014
Steve and family-
It saddens my heart to hear of your loss. I hope she is at peace and peace finds you and your family in time.
Carrie Brugger
03/06/2014
Sue
My most sincere condolences to you and your family.
Thinking of you during this difficult time.
Carrie
Steve Erickson
03/06/2014
Steve Paul and Sue Ellen, I was so saddened to hear the news about Aunt Dolores. I especially enjoyed seeing her last at Moms funeral recently and the fun we all had reminiscing, seeing the old Price movies, and playing the music at Cathy's house afterwards. I shared with your Mom the time I spent on my first trip away from home when I went home with your family to Creston after a Price gathering in Osceola back in the early 50's. Dolores must have been in her early 20's then. Uncle Bob had the new Ford convertible . Sue was probably not born yet and Steve was in diapers. Your Mom was such a beautiful part of our family.
Marlene Cihak
03/05/2014
Dolores and Bob lived in an apartment in my aunt and uncles house in Creston, Iowa in the 50's.They had a sharp convertible. Steve used to say his name was"pevy price." We had many good times. Dolores (we didn't call her Dee then) called a few years ago. I wasn't home and so regret I didn't return her call. She was very close to my aunt also. She was a beautiful person inside and out. My deepest sympathy to Steve Paul and Sue Ellen. May your wonderful memories and God comfort you.
Sally Sutton
03/05/2014
Sue, I was so saddened to hear of Dee's death. You have been blessed by a wonderful relationship with her. I regret that I can't be with you at the visiation or memorial service, but know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Terri Caquelin
03/05/2014
My thoughts and prayers are with Dee's family at this time. I had the honor to work with her for 20 years and have very fond memories. Dee has always shown grace and charm and she will be missed by many. God speed to you Dee.
Cathy (Erickson) Kuhn Family
03/05/2014
Steve Paul and Sue Ellen:
We are so sorry to hear about Aunt Dolores. She was so youthful! She was so pretty, and always had a spirited manner and friendly smile! She will be greatly missed! Our deepest sympathy to you.