Dodd, Helen Elizabeth Gerhart - 1937-2019

DODD, GERHART, JONES, ROBINETTE

Posted By: JCGS Volunteer
Date: 7/13/2021 at 21:35:35

Prairie City - Helen E. Dodd, 81, passed away January 21, 2019, in Des Moines. She was born June 14, 1937, in Valeria, Iowa, to Clifford and Beulah Gerhart.
Helen worked various jobs over the years; working in retail at a bridal shop and as a florist. She enjoyed crafting, watching the wonders of nature, and was a talented seamstress. Above all else, she cherished her family and their time spent together.
Helen attended Heritage Word of Life Church in Mitchellville and Prairie City Christian Church.
Helen is survived by her son, Terry (Sheila) Dodd; daughter, Tami (David) Jones; grandchildren, Christopher and Ashley; sister, Delores (Ronnie) Robinette; brother, Ken (Karen) Gerhart, and other loving family and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Arlin Dodd; her parents, and brothers, Charles Gerhart and Jim Gerhart.
Visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m. on Friday, January 25, 2019, at Prairie City Christian Church, 207 W. 5th St, Prairie City, IA. Funeral services will be held at the church on Saturday, January 26th, at 10 a.m., with burial at Evergreen Cemetery, 70904 315th St, Collins, IA.
Memorial contributions may be directed to Prairie City Christian Church, Heritage Word of Life Church, or Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War Auxiliary in loving memory of Helen.
Source: Des Moines Register; January 24, 2019