Dorothy Robertson, 86, of Mission, Kan. passed away December 30, 2013, in her sleep. Services will be held at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home in Lawrence, with a visitation on Thursday, Jan. 9th from 5-7 pm, and funeral services on Friday, Jan. 10th at 10 am. Burial will follow at Rock Creek Cemetery near Overbrook, Kan.
Dorothy was born November 21, 1927, in Kansas City, Kan., to Glenn and Ethel Schuetz. Dorothy grew up in Kansas City, Kan., and graduated from Turner High School in 1944, where she was crowned Homecoming Queen. Dorothy worked for a time as a beautician prior to starting a family with Marvin D. Robertson whom she married in 1947. Dorothy and Marvin lived in Kansas City prior to moving to Lawrence in 1989 to be closer to the family farm in Overbrook. They also loved spending time at their home in Prescott, Ariz. Dorothy was always on the go, and spent every weekend at the farm, the trains, or traveling with Marvin. She loved to entertain, and there was always a homemade cake, brownie, or some new treat from her kitchen. Dorothy was a former member of the St. Agnes Altar Society and the Junior League of Johnson and Wyandotte counties. Dorothy’s only brother, Bill, passed away in December, 2012, and Marvin passed away in 2007. She is survived by daughter Marcia Tremonti, Jacksonville, Fla., son Jeff Robertson (Christy), Shawnee, Kan., daughter Julia Prideaux (Tony), Lawrence, grandchildren Holly Monson, Jessica and Andy Robertson, Nicholas, Matthew, and Maegan Tremonti, Madisonne and Landon Prideaux, and two great grandchildren.
So many wonderful years – we always looked forward to Bridge every Tuesday with Dorothy.
Her enthusiasm for life was a special gift to everyone. – We will miss her. Our special group (Bobbie, Carolyn, Mary Ruth, Pat and I) spoke and thought of her often. To you, Julie, Marcia, and Jeff our sincere condolences. We will keep Dorothy in our thoughts and prayers.
Anne Wohlrab
I’M SORRY TO HEAR OF THE PASSING OF DOROTHY. SEE WAS SUCH A SPARK PLUG EVERYTIME SHE CAME OVER TO OUR HOUSE. MY PARENTS ALWAYS HAD A GREAT TIME WITH DOROTHY AND MARVIN. BOOTH WERE GREAT FUN. SHERYL AND I WILL PRAY FOR ALL THE KIDS AND FAMILY. STEVE AND SHERYL SHONDELL
I met Dorothy in Prescott and enjoyed her so much. We would play bridge at our clubhouse here. Her family was everything to her and I truly offer my condolences
Rosemary Johnson
We will always have wonderful memories of Dorothy. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Eileen & Herschel Keitel
My most sincere condolences to you, Julie, and your entire family. Your mother and I didn’t have a chance to spend much time together before she moved to Mission. I liked reading about her life today – we had much in common. That increases my sense of sorrow that we did
not get to relive our youthful years; she and I
had lots of history we could have shared. Call if I can help you in any way. Hugs, Pat