Dorothy Mason

Dorothy Mason, 85, died Saturday, June 11, 2011, at the Veteran’s Home in Marshalltown. She was born November 2, 1925, in Chicago, IL, and was raised by Roy and Alberta Mitchell.

Dorothy was a beautician, operating her own shop for many years. She enjoyed gambling including slots, horse races, and bingo and making crafts.

Dorothy is survived by her children, Robert (De) Mason, Gary Mason, Sharon Manthei, Sandra (Paul) Knight, Michael (Lee Ruth Robinson) Mason, Thomas (Linda) Mason, Walter (Deana Belt) Mason Jr., and Christie Glandon; 24 grandchildren; 40 great-grandchildren; four great-great grandchildren; siblings, Ethel Hindal and Charles (Camille) Fouts Jr.; and a host of other family and beloved friends.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 67 years, Walter E. Mason, Sr.; son, Randy Mason; grandsons, Todd Lathrop and Robert Kirkman; three great-grandchildren; and brother, Merlin Fouts; and half-brother, Jackie Mitchell.

Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Friday, June 17, 2011, at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street, with burial to follow at the Iowa Veterans Cemetery near Van Meter.

Online condolences may be made to:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com

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