Dorothy Mae Potter

Funeral information

Home: Newton, IA Place of Birth: New Sharon, IA
Date of Death: February 6, 2010 Birthdate: November 2, 1925
Age: 84

Service information: Thursday, February 11, 2010 10:30 AM Pence ~ Reese Funeral Home, Newton, IA

Visitation: Wednesday, February 10, 2010 Viewing will be 3p.m. until 7 p.m. at Pence ~ Reese Funeral Home, Newton, IA; Thursday, February 11, 2010 Visitation with the family will be 9:30 a.m. until at Pence ~ Reese Funeral Home, Newton, IA

Interment: Community Country Cemetery, Millersburg,, IA

Biography

Funeral service for Dorothy M. Potter of Newton will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday, February 11, 2010, at the Pence ~ Reese Funeral Home in Newton, who has been entrusted with the arrangements. A public viewing will be Wednesday, 3 p.m. until 7 p.m.. A visitation with the family will be held Thursday, 9:30 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. service time. In LIEU of flowers: Memorials in Dorothy's name are being designated to Newton American Legion Post #111 Nursing Scholarship Fund. Burial will be 3 p.m. Thursday, in the Community Country Cemetery near Millersburg, Iowa.
Dorothy Mae Potter, 84, the daughter of Harold and Adella (Leatherman) Busby, was born November 2, 1925, in New Sharon, Iowa. She was a graduate of the Montezuma Senior High, Class of 1943, and later graduated from Drake University, with a Degree in teaching.
On January 3, 1946, Dorothy was united in marriage with Harry H. Potter in Newton. To this union were born four sons: H. James, Bruce, Jeff and Craig. Residents of Newton, from 1948 till 1968, Dorothy and Harry moved to Colfax, Iowa. Dorothy taught public school in Colfax for 42 years, retiring in 1992. She was a member of the Newton American Legion #111 Auxiliary, the Women's Club in Colfax, Nazareth Shrine, LA FEMS and Pin Club. In 1988, she moved back to the Newton area.
Dorothy died Saturday, February 6, 2010, in the Monarch Wing of Skiff Medical Center in Newton. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Harry on March 3, 1983; her son H. James Potter in 2003; a great-granddaughter Chloe; her two sisters: Marilyn Busby and Janice Vander Leest; and her twin brother Donald in 1983 and a brother Leonard.
Those left to honor Dorothy's memory include her sons and daughters-in-law: Bruce (Jody) Potter of Grinnell, Iowa, Jeff (Lorraine) Potter of Newton, Craig Potter of Newton; and Diane (H. James) Potter of Waterloo, Iowa; her seven grandchildren; her seven great-grandchildren; her sister Jane Audas of Montezuma, Iowa; her three brothers: Melvin (Rosie) Busby of Long Beach, California, Duane (Bertha) Busby of Pella, Iowa and Norman (Olwyn) Busby of Orlando, Florida; and her many friends and students.







Mike Wilson February 7, 2010
Dorothy was a wonderful woman that will dearly be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.

Larry Espy February 8, 2010
Bruce and Jeff, Sorry to hear about your mother. I have always had the highest regards for you and your entire family. It's never easy to lose those we love, but I have no doubt she was very proud of you all. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Larry

Kristina Oswalt Smith February 8, 2010
The thought of Mrs. Potter brings back many childhood memories. She was my 4th grade teacher in 1975. A true fixture of the Colfax School District.She was very dedicated to teaching and her students.She could be firm when needed without ever raising her voice, but she was always lovingly there when you needed her help. My thoughts are with you.

Ken Barthelman February 9, 2010
Bruce, sorry to learn of your mothers passing. Joni and I wish you and your family the best.

Mac and Kathy McFarling February 9, 2010
We are so sorry to hear of your Mothers passing. May you find comfort in your many memories. Larry and Kathy McFarling

Jan Bastian February 9, 2010
Craig and Family; I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time of sorrow.

RUTH HASLEY February 11, 2010
WE ARE SO VERY SORRY ABOUT THE LOSS OF YOUR MOTHER.SHE WAS A VERY GRACIOUS WOMEN. MAY YOU ALL REMEMBER THE GOOD TIMES YOU HAD WITH YOUR FAMILY. YOU ARE IN OUR THROUGHS AND PRARYS.

Linda Ferguson February 12, 2010
Bruce,Jeff & family With Deepest Sympathy May her memories comfort you...sustain you... and help to see you through this time of your loss. Was sorry to hear of your mothers passing. She will be missed. I always enjoyed her bright smile and her pleasant voice. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Randy L. Johnson Sr. February 24, 2010
Wonderful memories of Ms. Potter from all the years that I ran the Bingo at the American Legion. Knew Harry well also and they will both be missed sorely.