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.
Jan Gillum
03/05/2014
I am so shocked (as I know the family must be) and saddened.
She will be greatly missed.
My Prayers and thoughts are with you all.- especially Sue.
Lois Schropp Family
03/05/2014
To the Family of Dee Price,
We are so shocked and saddened to learn of Dee's passing. She was a great friend of Lois and the rest of our family, and a wonderful neighbor for many years. She was always an attractive, beautiful, and caring lady in so many ways, and we miss her greatly. May the Lord comfort you in your time of sorrow.
..Lois, Steve and Sherry
Beverly Davis & Cecilia
03/05/2014
Sue, we send you our deepest sympathies. Your mother was the sweetest gal on Fox Run and pretty foxy, too. Always kind, gentle with a generous smile...we shall miss her greatly in our little community and we send you our love.
Pam Dunston
03/05/2014
Sue, I am so sorry. Your mom was a very classy lady and a good friend. I will miss her, but I am so glad she was in my life.
Monica Fleisch
03/05/2014
Dee was a wonderful, stylish lady. What a beautiful smile she had! My sympathy to you, Sue, and your family.
Janice Reed
03/04/2014
We will all miss Dee so very much. What a wonderful sweet and classy woman she was. A real gem who will always be in our hearts. Love you aunt Dee, Janice
Jen Mathis
03/04/2014
So saddened to hear! The technicians and myself were surprised. We will miss hearing stories about Maggie. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family, Dr. Jen
Gerry Mullane
03/04/2014
So shocked and sad to hear of Dee's passing. Dee was both beautiful inside and out. She will be greatly missed. Fondly, Gerry Mullane