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Dorothy Harris McGreer White

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Birth	:	11 Mar 1913 Red Oak, Montgomery County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	1 Dec 2011 Overland Park, Johnson County, Kansas, USA
Burial	:	Salem Cemetery, Red Oak, Montgomery County, USA
Coordinate	:	40.9733009, -95.3088989
Plot	:	Lot 141
Description	:	Dorothy White, 98 Dorothy Harris McGreer White, 98, of Overland Park, Kan., formerly of Red Oak and a longtime resident of Montgomery County, passed away peacefully with family members at her side Dec. 1, 2011, at an assisted living center in Overland Park, where she was a resident for more than three years. Dorothy was born to J. M. and Stella (Harris) McGreer March 11, 1913, on the family farm near Coburg. She attended Coburg school, graduating in l930. She continued her education at Red Oak Junior College and then Simpson College. Dorothy was a school... Read More	Dorothy White, 98 Dorothy Harris McGreer White, 98, of Overland Park, Kan., formerly of Red Oak and a longtime resident of Montgomery County, passed away peacefully with family members at her side Dec. 1, 2011, at an assisted living center in Overland Park, where she was a resident for more than three years. Dorothy was born to J. M. and Stella (Harris) McGreer March 11, 1913, on the family farm near Coburg. She attended Coburg school, graduating in l930. She continued her education at Red Oak Junior College and then Simpson College. Dorothy was a school teacher and taught country school in Garfield Township, near the home of her future husband. Dorothy married Clarence A. White Jan. 1, 1935, in Red Oak. They lived together on the family farm near Emerson for 46 years, where they farmed and raised their four daughters. Dorothy and Clarence enjoyed traveling and spending winters in Texas and Arizona. Dorothy moved into Red Oak in l985 and to Overland Park in 2008. She was a member of the Hawthorne Methodist Church and served as pianist and organist for many years. She was active in the women's society, and loved to help with quilting and putting on programs. She was a past member of the Red Oak Monday Club, Order of Eastern Star of Emerson, a Bible Study Group, and music groups in Red Oak. She was a past 4-H leader, enjoying every minute spent helping her daughters with 4-H projects. Dorothy loved traveling and spending 'girl time' on her many trips to fun destinations with her four daughters. She had many talents: music from the time she was young, painting and writing poetry. Dorothy's way of life was a tremendous legacy which she has now passed on to her daughters, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Clarence White, on Nov. 14, 1981; grandson, Alan Schnitker; infant great-grandson, Daniel Shoemaker; and brother, William "Billy" McGreer. Dorothy is survived by her four daughters, Marjorie Groom, of Raytown, Mo., Marcia Schnitker, of St. Joseph, Mo., Cheryl (Jim) Shoemaker, of Overland Park, and Connie Hilding, of Ralston, Neb.; 10 grandchildren, Steve Groom, of Raytown, Karen (Scott) Nelson, of Brentwood, Tenn., Kathy (Roger) Topping, of San Antonio, Texas, Susan (Chris) Burch, of Lynchburg, Va., Gary (Lucinda) Schnitker, of McKinney, Texas, Kevin (Lori) Shoemaker, of Chesterfield, Mo., Kristine (Scott) Luthi, of Olathe, Kan., Kari (Matthew) Burgess, of Overland Park, Matt (Michelle) Hilding, of Omaha, and Michelle (Joe) Renzi, of Overland Park; 23 great-grandchildren; as well as other relatives and many friends. Funeral services will take place Wednesday, Dec. 7, at 11 a.m., at Sellergren-Lindell-DeMarce Funeral Home. Burial will be in Salem Cemetery, southwest of Red Oak with Rev. Terry McClain officiating. Visitation with the family present is Tuesday evening, from 5-7:30 p.m., at Sellergren-Lindell-DeMarce Funeral Home. Memorials are suggested to Hawthorne Methodist Church. Remembrances and condolences may be shared with the family at www.sldfuneralhome.com. Sellergren-Lindell-DeMarce Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Red Oak Express 12-6-2011

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Dorothy Harris McGreer White's memorial is located at: Salem Cemetery, Red Oak, Montgomery County, USA.
When did Dorothy Harris McGreer White death?
Dorothy Harris McGreer White death on 1 Dec 2011 in Overland Park, Johnson County, Kansas, USA
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Latitude: 40.9733009
Longitude: -95.3088989

Family Members:

Parent

John Milton McGreer

(1878 - 1959)

Stella May Harris McGreer

(1884 - 1970)

Spouse

Clarence Arthur White

(1906 - 1981)

Siblings

William Alexander McGreer

(1919 - 1979)

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