Dorothy Andrea Hook, 92, of Charles City, Iowa passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 14, 2022.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, December 26, 2022 at Trinity United Methodist Church in Charles City officiated by Reverend Tom Barnard. The service will be live streamed on the Hauser Weishaar Funeral Home Facebook page.
It will be a day of celebrating Dorothy’s life. Visitation will be at the church from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., followed by her service, and a luncheon Burial will be at 2:30 p.m. in Iowa Falls at Union Cemetery.
Dorothy Harris, daughter of Olaf and Gladys (Larson) Harris was born July 8, 1930 on the family farm just outside of Alden, Iowa. Dorothy graduated from Iowa Falls High School in 1946 at 16 years old. She then pursued more education, graduated from Cosmetology College in Des Moines, Iowa in 1948. She worked in various beauty salons as well as having her own salon in her home. She also worked for the ASCS office in Iowa Falls and as a CNA at nursing homes in Charles City.
On October 15, 1950, Dorothy married Walter Eldridge. They had three children: Bruce, Vincent and Kay Eldridge. They were married for ten years until his death August 29, 1961.
Then on March 26, 1963, Dorothy married Arthur Hook who was also a widower with three young children: Donita, Doug and Dodd Hook. They now had six children between them and had one child of their own, Darla Dee. The yours, mine and ours family was now established. Dorothy’s greatest contribution and achievement in life was staying at home raising seven children in Charles City. Needless to say, she was a very busy lady. She took great pride in her home and family. She was a fabulous mother to them all. She was married to Arthur for 57 years until his death October 22, 2020.
Dorothy was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church and belonged to the Faith-Grace Church Circle. She was very active in her church and served on many committees throughout the years. She loved to play bridge, read, sew, draw but shopping was her favorite.
Dorothy lived in Iowa her entire life and in Charles City for the past 55 years. She was always proud to be an Iowan.
Living members include children: Bruce (Christine) Eldridge of Charles City and their children Drew and Tim (Jessica). Vincent (Julie) Eldridge of Iowa City and their children Lauren (Jace) and Chip (Mary). Kay (Joe) Fahl of Waukesha, Wisconsin and their children Emily and Jessica. Donita (Jeff) Joens of Cedar Falls and their children Trevor, Karch, Judd (Bre) Landers and Chantel Joens. Doug (Paula) Hook of Plano, Texas and their children Ty (Tatiana) Hook, Lauren (Cody) Nichols and Hunter Janco. Dodd Hook of Cedar Falls. Darla (Matt) McGettigan of Colorado Springs, Colorado and their children Mariah and Colin. Dorothy is blessed with 15 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
Dorothy was preceded in death by her husbands: Arthur and Walter; her parents; and siblings.
Thank you to the staff at the 11th Street Chautauqua Guest Home for their wonderful care and love.
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