Dorothy Belle Dickey, beloved wife, mother and grandmother, passed away Wednesday, October 17, 2007. Dorothy was born January 20, 1919 in Sheldon, IA to parents of Dutch descent. She attended the School of Nursing in Sioux City, IA where she met and married David Arthur Dickey in June 1942. She and Dave lived in Sioux City and raised two sons, David Alan and Thomas Dale. In 1964, the family moved to
Dorothy is preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Dave A. Dickey. She is survived by her two sons, David and his wife Linda, and Tom and his wife Linda-Sue, of Richmond, VA. She is also survived by her 5 grandchildren Staci, Avery-Lynn, David Arnold, twins Seth and Merideth, and her sister Phyllis Nanney of San Diego, CA.
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Dorothy Belle Dickey, beloved wife, mother and grandmother, passed away Wednesday, October 17, 2007. Dorothy was born January 20, 1919 in Sheldon, IA to parents of Dutch descent. She attended the School of Nursing in Sioux City, IA where she met and married David Arthur Dickey in June 1942. She and Dave lived in Sioux City and raised two sons, David Alan and Thomas Dale. In 1964, the family moved to
Houston, TX. Dave and Dorothy were avid golfers and shared the love of golf with their two boys. In addition to golf, she enjoyed bridge club, traveling and playing the organ. The couple retired and moved to Escondido, CA in 1981 to be closer to her two sisters, Iva Whitt and Phyllis Nanney. The couple enjoyed an active retirement with a close group of friends. In 1994, the couple moved back to Houston to be with their two sons and their families.
Dorothy is preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Dave A. Dickey. She is survived by her two sons, David and his wife Linda, and Tom and his wife Linda-Sue, of Richmond, VA. She is also survived by her 5 grandchildren Staci, Avery-Lynn, David Arnold, twins Seth and Merideth, and her sister Phyllis Nanney of San Diego, CA.
Tom, Linda, David and Linda,
I am so saddened to hear of Ms. Dickey's passing. I hope all of you are doing ok and I hope that in Heaven there are "sweet-rolls" for Sweet Dorothy. I have missed her since she left and now I will miss her even more. Thank you for sharing Dorothy with us, and may God bless your family.
Love, Steven Nastasi
Thank you, Thank you, Lord, for Dorothy's life.
As a young girl, I met her many years ago in Iowa, our families being long time friends. Our paths crossed as she and Dave lived in Houston and they were the first to welcome us newcomers to their lovely home. What an elegant, beautiful woman she was!!! Her entertaining was exquisite--impeccable.
Soon after that night, she came to visit me and was absolutely horrified when I served her iced tea in a pint-sized Kerr jar with a lid. (It worked for small children who always had spills happened to be my "picnic serving stage.") After many chuckles, she invited me to join P.E.O., deciding there may be hope for me after all, and we shared many good times together--as friends and sisters, but she never got over the Kerr jars!!!!
She added color, design, grace, class, a touch of fiesty, high standards and her love of family to the lives of all who were blessed to know her. She loved life, her sewing, her Dave, her Grace Presbyterian Church and you, Tom, David and her "Lindas." Her grandchildren were her ultimate joy as she treasured every moment, call, visit, card and photo of them.
Her stroke was devastating to her and our sharing turned from lunches out to heartfelt chats in. I miss my friend, but, I am so thankful her to long awaited reunion with David has come to pass.
Our sympathy and love to all of you as you come together to celebrate Dorothy's life.
David & Linda, Tom & Linda,
I was so sorry to hear about Dorothy's passing, yet at the same time thankful that she has joined her beloved Dave in that sweet, sweet place with Jesus. She was such a delight to spend time with and we had some wonderful conversations and a few good laughs. I'm sorry I didn't get back out to see her after I got back on my feet. May God place his hand of comfort on your families and bless you all in the days to come.
Sandi
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