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Dorothy Mae Esther Brown McFarland

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Birth	:	26 Apr 1929 Odebolt, Sac County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	13 Dec 2014 Pocahontas, Pocahontas County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Odebolt Cemetery, Odebolt, Sac County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.2985992, -95.2469025
Description	:	Dorothy Mae Esther Brown, the daughter of Ewald and Esther (Hokanson) Brown was born on a farm near Odebolt, Iowa, in Richland Township, on April 16, 1929. She received her education at a country school a mile from her home. Dorothy enjoyed her youth on the farm where they raised horses, Shetland ponies, cows, pigs, guinea chickens, ducks, geese, dogs and cats. Dorothy worshipped at the Odebolt Covenant Church and the German Methodist Church. Dorothy was united in marriage to Harold Glen McFarland on November 28, 1947, in Sac City, Iowa and this couple was privileged to raise four... Read More	Dorothy Mae Esther Brown, the daughter of Ewald and Esther (Hokanson) Brown was born on a farm near Odebolt, Iowa, in Richland Township, on April 16, 1929. She received her education at a country school a mile from her home. Dorothy enjoyed her youth on the farm where they raised horses, Shetland ponies, cows, pigs, guinea chickens, ducks, geese, dogs and cats. Dorothy worshipped at the Odebolt Covenant Church and the German Methodist Church. Dorothy was united in marriage to Harold Glen McFarland on November 28, 1947, in Sac City, Iowa and this couple was privileged to raise four children: Kay, Rick, Dennis, and Dan. Following their marriage, Harold and Dorothy resided in Odebolt for 11 years before moving to Storm Lake in 1958 where Harold was employed at Vilas Turkey Plant. Dorothy worked in all facets of department stores throughout her career from being a sales clerk, designing window displays, assisting with style shows, and attending markets in Omaha and Spencer. Dorothy worked for Feldman’s for 22 years and then was employed by Sernett’s for 8 years. Her final employment was with Ben Franklin for 6 years. The couple resided in Storm Lake for 47 years and moved to Albert City in 2005. Dorothy was a faithful member of the Storm Lake United Methodist Church. She had a sincere and abiding faith and was faithful in reading her Bible. She was currently reading the Bible in its entirety for the fourth time. In Dorothy’s words, she wanted everyone to “always believe and trust in God, always keep your faith and to be positive and not negative, always believe that things will work out, have strong morals, and try to keep them and always be yourself.” Dorothy enjoyed playing Chinese checkers, putting together jigsaw puzzles, doing crossword puzzles and tending to her flower garden. Everyone who knew Dorothy will always remember her for making delicious pies. Dorothy’s life will always be cherished and celebrated by her family that include her son Dan (Becky) McFarland of Albert City; stepdaughter, Kay Hummel of Sioux Falls, South Dakota; daughter-in-law, Karen (Terry) Swartz of Boone, Iowa; step daughter-in-law, Jerry McFarland of Madera, California; grandchildren: Tammi Newell of Polk City, Iowa; Shane (January Johnson) McFarland of Sioux Falls, South Dakota; Heidi and Rachel McFarland of Ankeny, Iowa; Kristi (John) Boston of Mason City, Iowa; Mike (Angie) McFarland of Anthem, Arizona; Amanda (Tony) White of Norwalk, Iowa; step-grandchildren: Elizabeth Hummel of Plymouth, Minnesota; Jacquelynn Skotvold of Centerville, South Dakota; Tricia (Jerry) Stark of Brandon, South Dakota; Howard McFarland of Madera, California; Robert McFarland of Madera, California; Toni (John) Holder of Dacono, Colorado; Rose (Brian) Freeman of Madera, California; many great grandchildren; other extended family and many friends. She was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Harold Glen McFarland; parents, Ewald & Esther (Hokanson) Brown; siblings: Elaine (Brown) Lamaak, Robert C. Brown, Edward "Bud" Brown, and Donald Brown; son, Dennis McFarland; and step-son, Rick McFarland; step-granddaughter, Christina Hummel; step-grandson, Eugene McFarland; and great-grandson Gabriel McFarland.

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Where is Dorothy Mae Esther Brown McFarland's memorial?
Dorothy Mae Esther Brown McFarland's memorial is located at: Odebolt Cemetery, Odebolt, Sac County, USA.
When did Dorothy Mae Esther Brown McFarland death?
Dorothy Mae Esther Brown McFarland death on 13 Dec 2014 in Pocahontas, Pocahontas County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Dorothy Mae Esther Brown McFarland's memorial?
Latitude: 42.2985992
Longitude: -95.2469025

Family Members:

Parent

Ewald Leador Brown

(1901 - 1970)

Esther Amelia Hokanson Brown

(1903 - 1989)

Spouse

Harold Glen McFarland

(1920 - 2009)

Siblings

Edward L Brown

(1932 - 1999)

Donald William Brown

(1942 - 2002)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Odebolt Cemetery
Odebolt, Sac County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2985992, -95.2469025

2. Saint Martins Catholic Cemetery
Odebolt, Sac County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2985573, -95.2481842

3. Richland Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.3544006, -95.2238998

4. Hayes Township Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.2943993, -95.3427963

5. Salem Reform Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.3555984, -95.1866989

6. Tom Marks Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.2537000, -95.1605000

7. Clinton Township Cemetery
Sac County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3330600, -95.1475000

8. Linton Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.3330994, -95.1474991

9. Bethel Cemetery
Kiron, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2192001, -95.3043976

10. Emmanuel Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.3993988, -95.2063980

11. Saint John Lutheran Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.1780000, -95.2650000

12. Wall Lake Cemetery
Wall Lake, Sac County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2757988, -95.0805969

13. Kiron Cemetery
Kiron, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1817017, -95.3133011

14. Hayes Chapel Cemetery
Ida Grove, Ida County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2723897, -95.4215386

15. South Wall Lake Cemetery
Wall Lake, Sac County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2318993, -95.0911026

16. Cook Center Cemetery
Schaller, Sac County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4432983, -95.2649994

17. Protestant Union Cemetery
Early, Sac County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4294014, -95.1483002

18. Ida Grove Cemetery
Ida Grove, Ida County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3560982, -95.4516983

19. Sac County Farm Cemetery
Early, Sac County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4295560, -95.1175190

20. Grant Township Cemetery
Ida Grove, Ida County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2242012, -95.4569016

21. Ferguson Cemetery
Lake View, Sac County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3142014, -95.0132980

22. Immanuel Presbyterian Cemetery
Carnarvon, Sac County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2392006, -95.0224991

23. Early Union Cemetery
Early, Sac County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4578018, -95.1425018

24. Lehfeldt Cemetery
Kiron, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1458170, -95.3724972