Dorothy Dee Rueter of Grand Junction passed on Sunday, May 7, 2023, at Deerfield Community in Urbandale. Dorothy Dee Doran was born on July 17,1933, in Beaver to Oliver and Lois (Brewster) Doran. She was the youngest of four sisters.
Dorothy graduated from Grand Junction High School in 1951. She married her high school sweetheart, Cecil Rueter on November 23. She not only raised her children but was a loving wife and partner in the family business.
She is survived by her sister Charlotte Dinning from Reno, NV.
She leaves behind four children, Kim (Gail) Rueter of Grand Junction, Karen (Richard) Derrick of Scottsdale, AZ, Terri (Hal) Nation of Urbandale, and Todd (Constance) Rueter of Ankeny; grandchildren Kyle Kenan, Sean Kenan, Andrew (Savannah) Derrick, Hannah Derrick, Nicholas (Julie) Nation, Anthony (Meghan) Nation, Jacqueline (James) Watters, Alex (Alexis) Rueter, and Paige (Mehdi) Benlaala; great-grandchildren Sam, Henry, Jack, Everett and Louis Nation, William and Caroline Nation, Julian and Jonah Watters, Stella and Oliver Rueter, and Constance, Raphaelle and Louise Benlaala.
Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband Cecil, parents Oliver and Lois, and sisters Mary Maach and Shirley Scott.
Dorothy was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. She was not only beautiful and intelligent, she had a great sense of humor and surprised everyone with her quick wit. We always took pride in her sense of style.
She created a warm and welcoming home. It was amazing how she could whip up a delicious meal from an empty pantry. She had an artistic flair for everything from decorating, gardening, sewing and painting. She loved playing cards, especially bridge, and was an avid reader. She was happiest when she was surrounded by her entire family. She adored and cared for her little companion Ruby, who never left her side.
She will be deeply missed and never forgotten by all who loved her.
There will be a private family service.
In lieu of flowers, please donate to a charity of your choice.
As Mom would say “Life is short, eat dessert first!”
The family is assisted by Slininger-Schroeder Funeral Home, Jefferson, 515-386-2171.
