Armentrout, Dorothy L. (1940 - 2016)

ARMENTROUT, BARTEN, ROTHFOLK, PURDY, ATKINS

Posted By: Denise Wurner (email)
Date: 12/7/2016 at 12:29:34

Name of deceased: Dorothy Louise Armentrout (nee Barten)

Aged: 76 yrs, 9 mo, 15 days

Residence: Lochbuie, CO

Born: Feb. 13, 1940; Botna, IA

Died: Nov. 28, 2016; Lochbuie, CO

Funeral services: Saturday, Dec. 3, 2016; United Methodist Church, Irwin, IA; burial followed at Oak Hill Cemetery, Irwin, IA

Survived by: Husband of 53 years, Richard Armentrout of Lochbuie, CO; children, Bryan Armentrout (spouse, Beverly) of Loveland, CO, Tanya Purdy of Highlands Ranch, CO, and Derek Armentrout (spouse, Chamois) of Denver, CO; grandchildren, Alex and Emerson Purdy; sister, Linda (spouse, Steve) Atkins of Cedar Rapids, IA; son-in-law, Pat Purdy; nieces; nephews; other family members and friends

Predeceased by: Parents, John and Elda (nee Rothfolk) Barten; brothers, Roger Barten and Robert Barten

Education: no information provided

Religious affiliation: served the Sunday school superintendent for the Methodist Church in Riverton, IA for 3 years

Military service: no information provided

Marriage: Richard Lee Armentrout; July 3, 1963; Zion Lutheran Church, Manning, IA

Employment: taught elementary school while they lived in Harlan, IA; as they moved around the country, Dorothy always kept busy working as a teacher or librarian, as well as working as a bank teller in Alamosa, CO and in the Elections Department in Cody, WY; after her husband retired, she continued working as a substitute teacher until she was 75.

Hobbies/Interests: loved flowers, crocheting, knitting, gardening, sewing; was an exceptional baker and canner; enjoyed travel, including going to Germany for their 50th wedding anniversary

Sources: kjan.com; pauleyjones.com