JAMES, Dorothy M. 1914-2004

JAMES, MARTIN, ARTHERHOLT

Posted By: S. Bell
Date: 9/23/2012 at 01:53:22

Dorothy M. James, 90, of Cedar Rapids and formerly of Cedar Falls, died Wednesday, December 22, 2004, at Silver Pines Residential Living in Cedar Rapids. She was born December 22, 1914 near Shell Rock, Iowa, the daughter of Luther G. and Mina (Martin) Artherholt.

Dorothy graduated from Shell Rock High School in 1931, where she participated in girls basketball. She received her teaching degree in 1933 from Iowa State Teachers College (UNI). Dorothy taught at Bremer County Schools for 1 1/2 years.
She married Alvie Vernon James on June 23, 1936 in Waterloo, Iowa. He preceded her in death on February 21, 1976. Dorothy was a nurse’s aide in Cedar Falls during WW II, and later was a nurses’ aide at the Cedar Falls Lutheran Home in the early 1960’s. She and her husband owned & operated James Motor Parts in Cedar Falls from 1959-1976.

After her husband’s death, Dorothy continued running the business until 1987. She was a Cub Scout Den Mother for eight years and was involved with the PTA at both Peet and Holmes Jr. High Schools in Cedar Falls. Dorothy was a member of the Eastern Star and First United Methodist Church. She moved to Cedar Rapids in 1996.

Survivors include her three sons: Art James of Merritt Island, Florida, Rich (Dee) James of Bettendorf, Iowa and Paul (Karen) James of Cedar Rapids, Iowa; seven grandchildren: Ray James, Mark (Melissa) James, Angela (Jon) Folkestad, Lisa (Jeff) Crosley, Jennifer (Mike) Hageman, and Steve and Chris James; and three great-grandchildren: Ashley and Braden Hageman, and Abigail James.

Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents and husband; a daughter-in-law, Judy James and a brother, Lester W. Artherholt.

Throughout her life, Dorothy was dedicated to her family. Family gatherings and spending time with her sons and their families were special to her. Dorothy enjoyed leadership roles in activities that molded family values and youth development. Her “cubs” had a special place in her heart. Dorothy’s success in the kitchen made lasting memories. She touched many lives in her 90 years.

Funeral services were 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, January 5, 2005, at Dahl-Van Hove-Schoof Funeral Home in Cedar Falls. Interment will be at Riverside Cemetery in Shell Rock, Iowa.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Dorothy James Memorial Fund.

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