Delores "Dee" Dunlap
December 06, 2019
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Delores Alberta "Dee" (Moore) Dunlap, age 78, of Des Moines, Iowa passed away in the evening hours of December 6, 2019.
Dee was born in Des Moines on October 8, 1941. She graduated from Des Moines Technical High School in 1958 and was involved in many clubs, including tennis and swimming.
Dee was a beloved wife of Gerald Lee (Jerry) Dunlap for 52 years and were proud residents of the south side of Des Moines. She was a homemaker and worked for American Family Insurance for 30+ years.
Dee was a lively, ornery, loyal loving mother and friend. You always knew exactly where you stood with Dee as she didn’t mince words. If you were a friend or family, she was extremely loyal and would do anything for you. She absolutely adored her grandkids and spoiled them to the core. She held Nannie Kamp each summer and would plan a full week of activities for the kids all the while of hiding the receipts from Pappy. Her favorite past times were shopping and dancing. She was not only a Des Moines Tapper, but a member of the Iowa Energy Spark Plugs, proud dancers over the age of 50. Dee lived life to the fullest and was strong in her faith.
Dee is survived by her children Jeffrey (Mary) and Jodie (Paul, Jr.), her many grandchildren, great grandchild, her sisters Karen and Janet, and her brothers George and Thomas.
Dee is preceded in death by her husband Gerald Dunlap, parents, Agnes Blake, Charles Raymond Blake (stepfather), Albert Moore (father), four brothers (Edward, Melvin, Lawrence, and Wilbur): and three sisters (Eleanor, Barbara, and Mary)
The family of Delores Alberta Dunlap wishes to thank all their family and friends who have supported them during this time of bereavement.
The family will greet friends from 5 to 7 p.m. with the Rosary prayed at 5:00 p.m. Thursday, December 12, 2019, at Hamilton’s Southtown Funeral Home, 5400 SW 9th Street. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday, December 13th at St. Ambrose Cathedral, 607 High Street. A private family burial will take place at the Iowa Veterans Cemetery in Van Meter.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to Catholic Charities.
Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Mary Dunlap, Dees daughter-in-law
12/20/2019
Thank you all for your very sweet notes. I loved reading every single one of them. Dee was a great mother-in-law, and I loved her very much. Im so glad her earthly suffering is over and she is at peace.
Susan Dunlap Mackey
12/13/2019
Jeff and Jodie, sorry to hear about Dee. She was a pip and growing up she was my teenage advisor seeings how she was only 10 years older than me. Im sure she will be so missed. The great women in our lives made and indelible mark not to be forgotten! Susan
Mike Marasco
12/13/2019
I'm so sorry to hear about the passing of Dee,,being neighbors, her and Jerry always stopped and visited or helped with my pool when l problems ,,Dee you will be missed..
Jan Purdum
12/12/2019
My prayers for Dees family. I danced with Dee with the tap dancers and the Spark Plugs. The ornery twinkle in her eye will be missed. She was always fun
Ruth Cooperrider
12/12/2019
Dee often danced next to me as a member of the Des Moines Adult Ed. Tappers and the Iowa Energy Spark Plugs. We had numerous conversations and they clearly revealed her devotion to family, her faith, and her zest for life. Gods peace to her family and loved ones.
Sue Ortale
12/11/2019
I enjoyed dancing with Dee on the Spark Plugs and learning of our possible relationship. She waa a real lady and will be missed. My prayers go with you.
Sue Ortale
Sharon and Jim Ortale
12/10/2019
Dearest Dunlaps.
How we wish we could attend the Celebration of Life services for your Mom. She was a wonderful person open and funny, and genuine.
We both have many memories of your parents, here in California and in Iowa on our visits.
Sending prayers to all. W made a donation to our Catholic Charities , here in Orange Co in her name.
Love,
Sharon And Jim Ortale
Mary Ann McCoy
12/10/2019
My prayers go out to Dee's family and her sisters...We all went to St. Anthony's together and our children went to Dowling...She was a wonderful happy person. May she enjoy her eternal reward. Rest In Peace.
Pat Maher Brown
12/10/2019
Dee and I met in high school and became close friends. We were roommates after high school. She was my maid of honor and my sons godmother. She met Jerry at my house and for Dee it was love at first sight. May she rest in pease.
Diana Floden
12/10/2019
Prayers to family of Dee. I was a friend over the years to Dee and hairdresser when we could cross paths with her busy life. We shared grandkid stories and laughs through the years.