Dortha Rhoades
June 24, 2011
Dortha Rhoades, 86, of Chariton, formerly of Des Moines, died June 24, 2011, in her home.
Dortha was born May 9, 1925, in Des Moines, to William and Bertha Boggs. She was the seventh daughter of eight children. During WWII, the family moved to Oregon for two years. When they moved back to Des Moines, she attended Lincoln High School and was an assistant on the School Nurse’s staff.
On February 13, 1944, Dortha married her soul mate, Floyd Rhoades. They met at the Midtown Roller rink. From the time they met they were inseparable, and after a short engagement they were married.
Dortha is survived by her daughter, Floydean (Robert) Post; and sons, James Rhoades and Thomas (Lynn) Rhoades; 15 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren; as well as two brothers, Gail and Ronnie Boggs, both of California.
Graveside services will be 11 a.m., Tuesday, June 28, 2011, at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery, 1 NE 60th Avenue, Des Moines. The family will greet friends one hour prior to service time at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Avenue.
The family asks for memorials to be sent to Legacy Lodge in Chariton, Iowa.
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Jim Martz
06/28/2011
I know your mom has not been been doing well for months and I'm sorry I did not know her. Your family will be in my prayers as you grieve at this time. Please don't be a stranger and call me me if there is anything I can do for you or if you need anything at any time. With care Jim Martz indyfan18@yahoo.com
maryannmitchell
06/26/2011
the thoughts and prayers of my family are with you at this time of your loss