Memorial

Dorothy Jean Hanser, 95, of Cedar Rapids, passed away peacefully August 14, 2019 at Meth-Wick Community.

She is survived by her children; Cathie (Richard) Blake, William A.(Paula) and Robert S.(Quynh); grandchildren Ryan(Anjali), Matthew, Chloe and Alexander; great granddaughter Thalia and her many nieces and nephews. All of these she loved and touched deeply.

Dorothy was born on August 12, 1924 in Fredonia, Kansas to Lloyd and Hazel Bunch. She attended Lincoln Elementary School directly across from her family home. She graduated from Fredonia High School in 1942.  While attending Kansas State University in Manhattan, Kansas, she met her future husband. She married her loving husband of 64 years, William F Hanser, in December, 1945. He preceded her in death on September 19, 2009.

Dorothy was an active member of St. Paul’s Methodist Church and P.E.O. International Organization. She volunteered many hours at St. Luke’s Hospital floral department. Dorothy also loved to knit and would donate countless articles to area hospital nurseries. She was an avid gardener and spent numerous joyful hours in that endeavor.

We mourn the loss of a devoted and loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother.  She was a compassionate companion and loyal friend and espoused those qualities as she lived her long and happy life.