Dorothy V. Clark
March 06, 2017
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Dorothy V. Clark
Of Des Moines, Iowa
Dorothy (Peterson) Clark, 94, a lifelong resident of Des Moines passed away on March 6, 2017, at Scottish Rite Park. Memorial services will be held at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street, on March 14th, 2017 at 2:30 PM, with a celebration of life at the Holiday Inn Downtown following the service. Her cremains will be entombed in the Mausoleum at the Masonic Cemetery.
Dorothy Virginia Peterson was born on October 18, 1922, to Emil and Anna Peterson who emigrated from Sweden, and was the youngest of their nine children. She graduated from East High School in 1940, and was honored to be chosen May Queen her senior year. The Clark family, under Dorothy’s leadership, gifted monies to the East High School Foundation, and the Mathematics Wing was named in their honor. Following graduation, she worked for Northwestern Bell Telephone Company for ten years. She married William R. (Bill) Clark on October 12, 1946. Three children were born to their union.
Dorothy was a lifelong member and supporter of Union Park United Methodist Church. She was a Life Member of the Daughters of the Nile, member of the DM Pioneer Club, a volunteer at the Assistance League in Palm Springs, California, where she wintered for nearly 30 years. She was an officer of Electronic Engineering Company, a family-owned business, for many years prior to her death.
Preceding her in death were her husband of 52 years, William R. Clark; brothers, Bert, Oscar, Evald, Axel, and Ernest; and her sisters Elsie Duffy, Edna Johnson, and Evelyn Dark.
She is survived by her children, Bill Clark, Jr. (Linda Ratekin), Sue (Bill) Cronin and Mark (Katie Roth) Clark. She is also survived by six grandchildren: William (Rob) Clark III (Kaleena Lively), Ginny (Jim) Lunderby, Ben (Meggan) Cronin, Lydia (Drew) Ahrold, Glenn and Wesley Clark, three step grandchildren Luke, Anne, and Clare Roth, and seven great-grandchildren, Lilly & Griffin Cronin, Joseph, Maggie, & Henry Lunderby, and Nash and Hanna G. Clark.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the East High Alumni Foundation, PO Box 3070, Des Moines, IA 50316, or Union Park United Methodist Church, 2305 E. 12th St., Des Moines, IA 50316.
Condolences may be expressed at: www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Jane (Fleischacker) Moffitt
04/16/2017
I was very fond of Dorothy. She was my mother (Marie Fleischacker)'s cousin. I now see that they were almost the same age and 1 grade apart at East High. I bet they had some fun times growing up together! I know that they kept in touch over the years at the memorable family reunions we had.
You always knew that Dorothy was in the room by her wonderful, sweet, and boisterous laugh! She would always have a smile on her face, and a warm, comforting manner when speaking to everyone. She was such a beautiful lady, too, inside and out. In their later years, I was pleased to be invited to join Mom and Aunt Ebbie to their monthly "club" lunches with the Peterson ladies. What a fun and lovable bunch of gals! I bet they are all back together now in heaven, whooping it up like they used to.
I apologize for my very belated condolences. I don't get the paper, so, I just found out recently at my brother Bill's retirement party. It's a good reminder as we get older now, to live our lives to the fullest, and to enjoy each moment we have left!
Hugs to all of you! Love, Jan(i)e
Jim Peterson
03/14/2017
Dorothy my aunt, was the first one too hold me after my birth in 1938. Being the first grand child As per my Mother telling me I was smothered in love by all the Peterson girls. My Dad Oscar "Pete' Peterson was the 2nd oldest of 5 boys.& 4 girls. It is with deep sorrow seeing my last Peterson, family aunt now having passed on.
Cheryl Merriman
03/14/2017
I am very sorry for your family's loss and pray you can find peace in knowing that she at rest.
I did not have the pleasure of meeting Dorothy but she sounds like a very accomplished and caring lady who made positive impacts on others. May God comfort you during this difficult time.
Mary Lynn
03/10/2017
I grew up on John Patterson Rd. and remember playing all over the neighborhood. Mrs Clark was always nice and friendly to us kids. She was a beautiful lady and I remember all of us girls wanted to look like her when we grew up. Very sorry for your loss.
Tom and Jana Clyne
03/10/2017
With our sympathy to the entire family of Dorothy. May God grant you peace through this difficult time. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
JAMES SANDIN
03/10/2017
My heart goes out to Bill Jr., Sue, Mark, and all of their family members over the passing of the dearest soul I was both privileged and honored to know personally as more that just a friend, but as someone who genuinely cared for me, especially as I was growing up next door to she and her family. God bless you all during this season of sorrow which I share in with you in tears and in truth.
Deborah Cronin
03/09/2017
Wishing your family a special kind of peace and comfort as you remember the very special life of your mother, and grandmother. You all are in my thoughts and prayers....
Sherrie (Jensen) and Steve Richey
03/08/2017
So sorry for the loss of your dear mother. I know it is difficult to say goodbye, even when you know the time is near. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Cheryl D.
03/07/2017
I pray that God gives each of you comfort, (2 Corinthians 1:3,4) and that all of your beautiful memories of happy times with Dorothy Clark will give all of you peace.