Preston, Dortha (Yarberry) 1924 - 2017

PRESTON, YARBERRY, MOELLERS, SMITH, NEUBAUER

Posted By: Joy Moore (email)
Date: 5/20/2017 at 10:09:56

Dortha "Dot" Preston, 93, of Cresco, Iowa passed into eternal rest on May 14, 2017.

Dot is survived by her daughters, Debbie (Kenny) Moellers of Cresco and Sandie (Gordy) Smith of Cedar Rapids; grandchildren Korey (Peggy) Moellers of Shawnee, KS, Jeremy (Kelly) Moellers of Cresco, Ryan (Meagan) Moellers of Cresco, Katie Smith of Coralville, IA and Sara-Ann Smith of Santa Monica, CA. She was also blessed with nine great-grandchildren: Masen Neubauer, Katelyn Moellers, Jack Moellers, Cameran Moellers, Addison Moellers, Kenzie Moellers, Bryce Moellers, Dayne Moellers and Harkan Moellers; sister-in-law Sally Yarberry.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Jack, grandson Nathan Moellers and her two brothers, Randle Yarberry and James (and Francis) Yarberry of Arkansas.

Dot was born in Modesto, CA in February 6, 1924 to William and Ella Yarberry. Shortly after, they moved to Arkansas. She met Jack Preston in 1943 when he was stationed at Fort Chaffee, AK and they married May 20, 1944. She worked at a glider plant while Jack went overseas with the Army. They moved to Cresco in 1946 after he returned.

Dot enjoyed being a stay-at-home mom while her girls were growing up, keeping busy as Blue Bird leader and doing lots of sewing, baking and crafts. She was also an active member of the United Methodist church and the ladies circle. While Jack worked at the post office and home printing business, she ran "Dortha's Wedding Services" out of the home and helped many brides plan their special day. As the girls got older, she worked for a few years at the Times Plain Dealer.

Dot enjoyed bowling, painting crafts, counted cross stitching, sewing, reading and golfing (winning the ladies club championship a few times). She loved jigsaw puzzles and playing cards, dice and dominoes with her daughters and grandkids. She also considered an occasional visit to a casino a fun outing.

Dot and Jack enjoyed their bridge club and square dancing friends. They traveled after retirement to the west coast, Florida, Bella Vista AK, Padre Island and settled in Mesa, AZ as 'snowbirds' for 13 years. Together they worked the newspaper crossword puzzle and Jumble every day! They are the ones that started "Snoopy Lane" at Christmas in Cresco. After many years of cheering on her Cubs, it was a thrill for her to watch them win the World Series!

Source: Lindstrom Funeral Home database

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