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Dorothy Marie Frederick Purdy

Birth	:	16 Jul 1928 Adams County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	5 Jul 2020 Johnston, Polk County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Fontanelle Cemetery, Fontanelle, Adair County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.2907982, -94.5400009
Description	:	Services: A Private Immediate Family Graveside Service will be held at the Fontanelle Cemetery at this time. A Celebration of Life Service for everyone will be held at a later date due to COVID-19. The Steen Funeral Home in Fontanelle is in charge of the professional arrangements. Open Visitation Without the Family Present: Friends may call on Thursday, July 9, 2020, from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Steen Funeral Home in Fontanelle with social distancing being practiced. Memorials: In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to the Good Samaritan Society, Alzheimer’s Association and to... Read More	Services: A Private Immediate Family Graveside Service will be held at the Fontanelle Cemetery at this time. A Celebration of Life Service for everyone will be held at a later date due to COVID-19. The Steen Funeral Home in Fontanelle is in charge of the professional arrangements. Open Visitation Without the Family Present: Friends may call on Thursday, July 9, 2020, from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Steen Funeral Home in Fontanelle with social distancing being practiced. Memorials: In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to the Good Samaritan Society, Alzheimer’s Association and to possible others. Dorothy Marie (Frederick) Purdy was born in Adams County, Iowa on July 16, 1928, the second of five children to William Paul and Jessie (Retland) Frederick. She passed away on July 5, 2020, at MercyOne Hospice House in Johnston, IA. Dorothy attended rural schools and graduated from Orient High School in 1945. She completed training in Radio-Teletype Communications at the Electronic Radio-Television Institute in Omaha, NE on October 24, 1945. World War II ended so she took a job at Adair County State Bank in Greenfield, IA. On February 18, 1950, she was united in marriage to Durwood Dell Purdy of rural Adair County. They enjoyed nearly 70 years together as husband and wife. To this union five children were born: Roland, Randall, Richard, Jeffrey, and (finally a girl) Julie. For one year they farmed with Durwood’s brother, Ronald, and his wife, Helen. In 1951, they made their home north of Fontanelle in Prussia Township where they farmed and raised their family for many years. In 1971, they purchased their own crop/livestock farm, still in Prussia Township. They lived there until moving to Fontanelle in 2008. Dorothy was a devoted housewife, supported Durwood in all things, and worked hard with him in raising their five children. She loved her family, from her kids to grandkids to great-grandkids. She and Durwood attended as many school and sports events as possible. She had a loving heart, a warm smile and wonderful personality. Visitors were always welcome in her home and in her kitchen whether for a meal or just a cup of coffee. She was a wonderful cook and was well known in Adair County for her pies. One of the family’s main enterprises was pork production and Dorothy was a top competitor as she entered many a pie baking contest at the Pork Producer’s Banquets. She brought home many first place ribbons and her pies brought top dollar at the auctions that followed the pie judging contests. She was often asked to furnish pies for the local church bazaars. Other popular favorites of her grandkids and great-grandkids were peanut bars, homemade glazed doughnuts, and Dutch letters. She was a member of the United Methodist Church in Fontanelle and served as treasurer there for many years. After their children were grown, Dorothy worked as a cook at the Adair County Memorial Hospital in Greenfield. She was a member of TOPS for many years and achieved the KOPS distinction. She enjoyed walking with her neighbor, Leone Weinheimer, nearly every day while living in the country. They walked many miles together. She served with Joy Grantham on Durwood’s Adair County Veterans Memorial committee and helped record all the names of Adair County veterans whose names are engraved on the stones in the county courtyard in Greenfield. Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband, Durwood (February 8, 2020), her parents, sister, Marge, brothers, Bill & Chuck. She is survived by sons, Rollie (Earlene), Randy (Marcia), Rich (Rhonda), Jeff (Annette), and daughter, Julie (Gene); sixteen grandchildren, nineteen great-grandchildren, sister, Connie; sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, and many nieces and nephews. Dorothy’s family wishes to express their gratitude for all acts of kindness shown to them throughout their time of sorrow. A special thanks to the staff at the Good Samaritan Society in Fontanelle and to MercyOne Hospice House in Johnston, IA, for their excellent care. Also thanks to Steen Funeral Home for their professional services.

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Dorothy Marie Frederick Purdy's memorial is located at: Fontanelle Cemetery, Fontanelle, Adair County, USA.
When did Dorothy Marie Frederick Purdy death?
Dorothy Marie Frederick Purdy death on 5 Jul 2020 in Johnston, Polk County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Dorothy Marie Frederick Purdy's memorial?
Latitude: 41.2907982
Longitude: -94.5400009

Family Members:

Parent

W Paul Frederick

(1900 - 1974)

Jessie Leonard Retland Frederick

(1903 - 1988)

Spouse

Durwood Dell Purdy

(1925 - 2020)

Siblings

William Lewis Frederick

(1929 - 2010)

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Coordinate: 41.2907982, -94.5400009

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8. Prussia Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.3753014, -94.5278015

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Coordinate: 41.3344002, -94.4328003

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Coordinate: 41.2028008, -94.6053009

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Coordinate: 41.2880000, -94.6800000

14. Lutheran Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.3956108, -94.5102768

15. Eureka Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.3736000, -94.6408005

16. Garner Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.2180000, -94.6600000

17. Orient Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.2080002, -94.4160004

18. Canby Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.4178030, -94.5658250

19. Winn Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.1935997, -94.6567001

20. Grove Center Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.3891983, -94.4158020

21. Rose Hill Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.3359800, -94.3570000

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Coordinate: 41.1585999, -94.6485977

24. Bally Farm Cemetery
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