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Dorothy Jean “Dottie” Smith Harrison

Birth	:	20 Jul 1925 Marshalltown, Marshall County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	12 Feb 2018 Marshalltown, Marshall County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Riverside Cemetery, Marshalltown, Marshall County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.0583000, -92.9131012
Plot	:	Section: Garden of of the Cross, Lot 14CC
Inscription	:	"DOTTIE" TOGETHER FOREVER
Description	:	Dorothy Jean "Dottie" Harrison, 92, of Marshalltown, Iowa, passed away Monday, February 12, 2018, at the Iowa River Hospice Home in Marshalltown. Dottie was born July 20, 1925, to George Anthony and Grace Eleanor (Truax) Smith in Marshalltown. She was raised in Marshalltown and graduated from St. Mary's High School in 1944, where she was a cheerleader and majorette. She twirled baton, and played basketball. Dottie married Edmund Wendell "Wink" Harrison on June 7, 1944, at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Marshalltown, where they lived and raised their 6 children... Read More	Dorothy Jean "Dottie" Harrison, 92, of Marshalltown, Iowa, passed away Monday, February 12, 2018, at the Iowa River Hospice Home in Marshalltown. Dottie was born July 20, 1925, to George Anthony and Grace Eleanor (Truax) Smith in Marshalltown. She was raised in Marshalltown and graduated from St. Mary's High School in 1944, where she was a cheerleader and majorette. She twirled baton, and played basketball. Dottie married Edmund Wendell "Wink" Harrison on June 7, 1944, at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Marshalltown, where they lived and raised their 6 children until they moved to the country in 1960. In 1960, the family moved to the Hartland Church area. All their children were graduates of West Marshall High School. Dottie was a stay-at-home wife/mother, primarily working on the farm. She was very active in her children's activities, including being a Boy Scout troop leader. She helped her mother in her Merle Norman cosmetics shop from time to time and, when the children were older, she worked at the Surplus Supply Store. From 1977 until 1986, Wink and Dottie lived in Melbourne, Iowa. In 1986, they moved to Marshalltown and wintered in Harlingen, Texas, until 2004. They enjoyed exploring the United States in their motor home. In March, 2005, they moved to The Embers in Marshalltown. Dottie enjoyed spending time with family, playing cards, and traveling; staying very busy and active. At The Embers she enjoyed spending time with friends, swimming, playing bridge, cribbage, and bingo; playing in the kitchen band, watching movies, and especially raising her monarch butterflies. She also belonged to the Red Hat Society and RSVP (Retired & Senior Volunteer Program) over the years. Dottie is survived by 5 children: Robert "Rob" Barry Harrison, Theresa "Teri" Ann (Bob) Anson, Mark Allen (Jeanne) Harrison, David John (Michelle) Harrison, Mary Angela (Doug) Knox; 13 grandchildren: Jill (Harold) Jones, Jason Harrison, Joey Harrison, Chad Anson, Jenny Anson, Ryan (Amber) Harrison, C.J. (Emily) Harrison, Kelly (Greg) Dollmeyer, Tyler (Holly) Harrison, Melissa (Jeff) Hochuli, Jared Harrison, Angela (Jake) Pelham, and Amanda (Craig) Manatt; 24 great grandchildren, and two on the way; her sister, Mary Ann Hilderbrand; and many nieces, nephews, and friends. Preceding Dottie in death were her husband, E.W. "Wink" Harrison; son, Michael George Harrison; daughter-in-law, Chris Goodman Harrison; as well as her parents, George and Grace Smith, and brother, George Smith, Jr. Arrangements by Anderson Funeral Home, Marshalltown. Visitation at St. Henry's Catholic Church, Marshalltown, Friday, February 16, 5 - 7 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial, St. Henry's, Saturday, February 17, 10:30 a.m. Celebrant, Fr. Don Czapla; organist, Marilyn Spafford; and soloist, Carrie Seberger. Pall Bearers were Chad Anson, C.J. Harrison, Jared Harrison, Jason Harrison, Joey Harrison, Ryan Harrison, and Tyler Harrison. Honorary Bearers were Jenny Anson, Kelly Dollmeyer, Melissa Hochuli, Jill Jones, Amanda Manatt, and Angela Pelham. Memorials requested for Iowa River Hospice and St. Henry's Catholic Church. Information from Times-Republican obituary and from family. Submitted by longtime friend Angela, Member #48520699.

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Dorothy Jean “Dottie” Smith Harrison's memorial is located at: Riverside Cemetery, Marshalltown, Marshall County, USA.
When did Dorothy Jean “Dottie” Smith Harrison death?
Dorothy Jean “Dottie” Smith Harrison death on 12 Feb 2018 in Marshalltown, Marshall County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 42.0583000
Longitude: -92.9131012

Family Members:

Parent

Spouse

Edmund Wendell Harrison

(1926 - 2009)

Children

Michael George Harrison

(1944 - 1997)

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