Dorothy Tolley

Dorothy Marie Tolley, 83, passed away December 8, 2019 at Kavanagh House.

Dorothy was born July 12, 1936 in Earlham, Iowa to John and Julia Kellow. On June 1, 1952 she married Milo Pedersen. In 1985, she married John Tolley. She retired from Employers Mutual Insurance Company in 1995 after 14 years of service. Dorothy loved her dogs, family gatherings and get-togethers. She enjoyed camping and trips to Mission, Texas with her husband John. Dorothy was a member of West Des Moines Christian Church.

Dorothy is survived by her daughters, Karon (Gary) Bowen, Brenda Pedersen and Helen (Rusty) Parkins; step-daughter, Lori Farrell; grandchildren, Alisha Peterson (Nicholas Cerrato), Kyla (Justus) Westphal, Kaleb Bowen, Rochelle Hale, Tanner Parkins and Kelsie Parkins; step-grandchildren, Claire Farrell and Carson Farrell; great-grandchild, Gabbi Evans; and a host of extended family and dear friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, first husband, Milo Pedersen; second husband, John Tolley; daughter, Nancy Rawson; son, Milo “Mike” Pedersen, Jr.; granddaughter, Jessica Evans; and 11 siblings.

The family will greet friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, December 13, 2019 at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, December 14th at the funeral home. Dorothy will be laid to rest at Avon Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be directed to EveryStep Kavanagh House in loving memory of Dorothy.

Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.

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