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IN LOVING MEMORY OF Dorothy E. Gridley

Dorothy E.

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Gridley

March 7, 1923 – December 9, 2013

Dorothy E. Gridley's Obituary

Birthplace: Rural Grant, Iowa Resided In: Villisca, Iowa Dorothy E. Gridley, age 90 of Villisca, Iowa passed away December 9, 2013 at the Good Samaritan Center in Villisca, Iowa. Dorothy was born on March 7, 1923, two miles west of Grant, Iowa, the daughter of Ralph and Louise (Lindner) Vetter. Dorothy graduated from Grant High School in 1940. She was united in marriage to Kenneth Gridley on January 2, 1943 in Maryville, Missouri. To this union two children were born: Sharon and Alan. Dorothy worked alongside Kenneth on the farm and then later clerked auctions and was secretary for their real estate business. She was a member of the Grant American Legion Auxiliary for more than 60 years, a 4-H club leader for many years and an active member of the Pilot Grove Methodist Church and the Villisca United Methodist Church. Dorothy enjoyed bowling, golfing and spending time with her family and friends. Preceding her in death were her parents; husband: Kenneth Gridley on May 11, 2004; sisters: Loretta Barr and Maxine Orstad; and brother: Merlin Vetter. Dorothy is survived by her daughter: Sharon Andrews and husband Ed of Grant City, MO; son: Alan Gridley of Villisca, IA; four grandchildren: Jodi Ravenscraft and husband Brent of Parkville, MO; Trudy Swenson and husband Steve of Villisca, IA; Todd Andrews and wife Amy of Parkville, MO; and Mindy Laycock and husband Rob of Aurora, CO; six great grandchildren: Jamie and Luke Ravenscraft; Mara and Grant Andrews; Cole Swenson; and Jackson Gridley. Funeral services will be held 11 AM Thursday, December 12, 2013 at the Villisca United Methodist Church with Pastor Gordon Scott officiating. Burial will be in the Villisca, Iowa Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be held one hour prior to the funeral at the Villisca United Methodist Church. Memorials are suggested to the Villisca United Methodist Church or the Villisca Good Samaritan Society. Nelson-Boylan-LeRette Funeral Chapel, Red Oak, Iowa, is in charge of arrangements.
Visitation:
Date: 12/12/2013 Time: 10 - 11 AM Comments: Family will be present during visitation. Villisca United Methodist Church 203 S. 3rd Ave. Villisca, IA Get a Map Driving Directions
Service:
Date: 12/12/2013 Time: 11 AM Comments: Villisca United Methodist Church 205 S. Third Ave. Villisca, IA Get a Map Driving Directions
Burial:
Date: 12/12/2013 Time: Following services Comments: Villisca Cemetery N 5th Ave. Villisca, IA Get a Map Driving Directions
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