Dorothy Clark Gauger (1916-2006)

GAUGER, CLARK, RICHARDS

Posted By: Mark Christian
Date: 7/27/2006 at 08:24:43

From the Des Moines Register, Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, July 27, 2006.

DOROTHY CLARK GAUGER

Ames

Dorothy Clark Gauger died July 24, 2006 , one day after enjoying a family celebration of her 90th birthday. She died at home with her husband of nearly 66 years, C.J., at her side.

Dorothy was born in Linneus, Missouri on July 23, 1916, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. Samuel Clark. She attended the University of Missouri and Iowa State College, where she graduated with honors in 1939 with a degree in Experimental Foods. She and C.J., who met at the college library, were married on August 23, 1940. Dorothy began her career at the Dairy Council of Kansas City and eventually became a dedicated homemaker.

She is survived by her husband, C.J., daughters, Barbara of Ames, Jan Richards (Gary) of San Jose, CA, and Jean Gauger (Hiram Rogers) of Knoxville, TN, daughter-in-law Charlotte of Ames, and five grandchildren, Benjamin, Elizabeth and Amelia Gauger, and Anne and Matthew Richards. She was preceded in death by her son, Don, in April, 2005.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, July 28 at Adams Funeral Home in Ames. A private burial will be held, followed by a memorial service Saturday, July 29 at 10:30 a.m. at Collegiate United Methodist Church in Ames.

Those wishing to make a contribution in Dorothy’s honor may select a charity of their choice, in lieu of flowers.

Dorothy was warm, wise and intelligent. Always a lady, she was wonderful to come home to whether you were family or friend.

Adams Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.