Lavola "Dody" Ray

Lavola “Dody” Ray was born on November 16, 1937 in Jeffers, MN to Dama and Asa Ostrander and grew up in Des Moines, IA. Dody worked at Gino’s Restaurant and subsequently at Tony’s Lounge for many years, where she met some of her closest friends.

Dody was an extremely talented artist, and some of her hobbies included crocheting, gardening, jigsaw puzzles and playing cards. Along with her daughter, Becky, Dody obtained her degree in Commercial Art from DMACC in 1986.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her siblings, Nona Shaw, Russell Ostrander, Opal Rittenhouse, Joyce Dodson, Velva Jean Sloan and Dayle Wayne Ostrander; and her daughter, Becky Lynn Rice.

Dody is survived by children, Cindy (Jimmy) Dick, Debbie (John) Skarda, Clyde Ray, Randy Bortell, and Kayceena (Terry) Schippers; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews.

Dody passed away November 15, 2022. A celebration of her life will be planned for a later date.

Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.

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