1920
Dorothy
2014
Dorothy Reynolds
January 6, 1920 — July 25, 2014
Dorothy Jane Reynolds, 94, of Grundy Center, passed away July 25, 2014, at
Grundy County Medical Center. A visitation will be held on Monday, July
28, 2014 at Engelkes-Abels Funeral Home in Grundy Center, from 4-7 pm,
followed by the Eastern Star Service. Funeral services will be held on
Tuesday, July 29, 2014 at 10:30 am at First Presbyterian Church, 801 8th
St, Grundy Center, with Reverend Mike Campbell officiating. Memorial
contributions may be directed to Cedar Valley Hospice, in celebration of
Dorothy.
Dorothy was born January 6, 1920, to H.K. and Isabel (Ward-Marshall)
Wilson. She graduated from Grundy Center High School, and went on to earn
her degree in education at Iowa State Teachers College. Dorothy was a
lifelong educator, having taught in Minnesota, Wyoming, and Iowa.
Dorothy taught both English and music, but music was her passion. On June
16, 1946, Dorothy married Arnold Reynolds in Rochester, Minnesota. To
This union six children were born.
Dorothy was very active in the community. She was a member of the Grundy
County Hospital Foundation Board. She was a member of the Grundy Center
Women's Club, and Eastern Star Coinette Chapter 273. Dorothy enjoyed her
time as a member of the Iowa Association of Scottish Heritage, First
Presbyterian Church, and Kling Memorial Library Kaffee Klatch. Her love
Of music led her to become the Choir Director at First Presbyterian Church
For 38 years. Dorothy was a past member of the Waterloo-Cedar Falls
Metropolitan Chorale, and also performed with the Waterloo-Cedar Falls
Symphony.
Dorothy's passion for educating was shown in her desire to teach all six
children to play the piano. She also influenced her grandchildren and
great-grandchildren, observing some of the same talents she possessed in
art and music. She was active in their desire to develop those gifts
right up until the time of her death. Dorothy was also an avid reader, and
enjoyed almost all types of music.
Dorothy is survived by her children; Carol Jane Thompson of Gladbrook,
Barbara Kruse of Loveland, Colorado, Patty (Jim) Copeman of Grundy Center,
Arna Kae Reynolds of Amarillo, Texas, Charla (Dan) Reynolds Davis of Dike,
and John (Casey) Reynolds of Cedar Falls; 13 grandchildren, 19
great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great-grandchild. She is also survived
by her sister Carol Setzepfandt of Bird Island, Minnesota, sister-in-law,
Margie Reynolds of Grundy Center and many nieces and nephews. Dorothy was
preceded in death by her parents, husband Arnold, brothers West and Billy,
and two sons-in-law, Bob Kruse and Bob Thompson.
Grundy County Medical Center. A visitation will be held on Monday, July
28, 2014 at Engelkes-Abels Funeral Home in Grundy Center, from 4-7 pm,
followed by the Eastern Star Service. Funeral services will be held on
Tuesday, July 29, 2014 at 10:30 am at First Presbyterian Church, 801 8th
St, Grundy Center, with Reverend Mike Campbell officiating. Memorial
contributions may be directed to Cedar Valley Hospice, in celebration of
Dorothy.
Dorothy was born January 6, 1920, to H.K. and Isabel (Ward-Marshall)
Wilson. She graduated from Grundy Center High School, and went on to earn
her degree in education at Iowa State Teachers College. Dorothy was a
lifelong educator, having taught in Minnesota, Wyoming, and Iowa.
Dorothy taught both English and music, but music was her passion. On June
16, 1946, Dorothy married Arnold Reynolds in Rochester, Minnesota. To
This union six children were born.
Dorothy was very active in the community. She was a member of the Grundy
County Hospital Foundation Board. She was a member of the Grundy Center
Women's Club, and Eastern Star Coinette Chapter 273. Dorothy enjoyed her
time as a member of the Iowa Association of Scottish Heritage, First
Presbyterian Church, and Kling Memorial Library Kaffee Klatch. Her love
Of music led her to become the Choir Director at First Presbyterian Church
For 38 years. Dorothy was a past member of the Waterloo-Cedar Falls
Metropolitan Chorale, and also performed with the Waterloo-Cedar Falls
Symphony.
Dorothy's passion for educating was shown in her desire to teach all six
children to play the piano. She also influenced her grandchildren and
great-grandchildren, observing some of the same talents she possessed in
art and music. She was active in their desire to develop those gifts
right up until the time of her death. Dorothy was also an avid reader, and
enjoyed almost all types of music.
Dorothy is survived by her children; Carol Jane Thompson of Gladbrook,
Barbara Kruse of Loveland, Colorado, Patty (Jim) Copeman of Grundy Center,
Arna Kae Reynolds of Amarillo, Texas, Charla (Dan) Reynolds Davis of Dike,
and John (Casey) Reynolds of Cedar Falls; 13 grandchildren, 19
great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great-grandchild. She is also survived
by her sister Carol Setzepfandt of Bird Island, Minnesota, sister-in-law,
Margie Reynolds of Grundy Center and many nieces and nephews. Dorothy was
preceded in death by her parents, husband Arnold, brothers West and Billy,
and two sons-in-law, Bob Kruse and Bob Thompson.
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