Gassett, Dorothy June (Foster) 1925 - 2016

GASSETT, FOSTER, LEFEVERE, STOPPERAN, PIETERSEN

Posted By: Joy Moore (email)
Date: 8/5/2016 at 12:47:13

Dorothy June (Foster) Gassett of Cresco, Iowa passed away on Monday, August 1, 2016 at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester, Minnesota.

Dorothy was born on June 9, 1925 in Fillmore County, MN, the daughter of Major and Laura (LeFevere) Foster. She attended rural elementary schools and graduated from Spring Valley High School in 1942. After high school, she worked in the office of the Spring Valley Creamery.On December 14, 1945, she married Neil L. Gassett at her parents' home near Spring Valley, MN. They initially farmed near Schley, Iowa and later moved to a farm northeast of Lime Springs, Iowa until moving to Lime Springs in September 1981. Dorothy and Neil had two daughters, Judy and Jean. Dorothy was a lifelong member of the Lime Springs Methodist church. She served as secretary to the Pastor for some time, was active and supportive of church activities especially when her girls were involved. Dorothy was also a member of the Friends of Forestville, a volunteer organization dedicated to promoting and helping historic Forestville and Forestville State Park in southeastern Minnesota. She had a great interest in learning, especially history, and had an extraordinary memory.Dorothy worked for 20 years at Jones' Meat Market in Lime Springs, retiring in 1991.

Dorothy is survived by one daughter, Jean (Bill) Stopperan of Windsor, Colorado, son-in-law Will Pietersen of Farmington, MN, 6 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren as well as 6 nephews and one niece and their families. Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Neil and daughter Judy (Gassett) Pietersen as well as brothers Kenneth Foster and Winfield Foster, and sister Eleanor (Foster) Gassett.

Special thanks to all the staff who lovingly cared for Dorothy at Evans Memorial Home for over 2 years and also to all of her special forever friends who visited, brought treats and prayed for her constantly. You will always be treasured.Memorials in Dorothy's name may be given to the Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Lime Springs, Iowa or the Aviary in the Bird Room of Evans Memorial Home.

Source: Lindstrom Funeral Home database

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