Dorothy Alice Stoflet Gouldin

Born on December 12, 1911
Departed on October 26, 2008.

Memorial

Dorothy Alice Stoflet Gouldin 96, entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, October 26, 2008. Services will be held at 1:30 PM Sunday, November 2, 2008, at River of Life Ministries by Francis Frangipane and Steve Irwin. Interment at Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 PM Saturday, November 1, 2008, at Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home.

Dorothy was born December 12, 1911 to David and Ada Maude Stoflet. She had one older sister, Ada Margaret. Survivors include Sybil and Roger Hunziker of Lake City, Florida, Dr. John and Cheryl Gouldin of Storm Lake, Iowa, Becky and Dick Goltermann of Lockport, Illinois, eight grandchildren, and ten great grandchildren, Dr. Alan and Flo Brinkmann and family, other relatives, and countless friends.

On June 14, 1981, Dorothy married Dr. Robert Gouldin whose wife, Ilah, had died. She was blessed by their three children, Sybil, John, and Becky, and their children and grandchildren. Dorothy was widowed in 1994.

Dorothy received a BA degree from Coe College in 1933 and an M.S. degree from Iowa State University in 1948. She taught in several Iowa High Schools and was later a professor of Textiles and clothing design at the University of New Mexico, University of West Virginia, Fieldston School, Hunter College, Western Kentucky University, the University of Alberta, and South Dakota State University. Upon her retirement she was awarded emeritus status.

During her long and vibrant life, Dorothy’s activities included American Home Economics Association, John Dewey Society, Kappa Delta, P.E.O., Daughters of the American Revolution, Daughters of American Colonists, Young Women’s Christian Association, Business and Professional Women’s Club, National Home Fashions League, Who’s Who in American Education, Honorary member of Phi Upsilon Omicron, Outstanding Educator of America, AGLOW, His Hands, Midwest Prayer Center, and other missionary endeavors. Dorothy was active in various ministries at River of Life.

Dorothy was a fashionable lady, loyal friend, powerful prayer warrior, full of love, forgiveness, and faith.

In lieu of flowers a memorial fund has been established.