Dorothy Darlene Funk

March 5, 1924 - February 21, 2020

Dorothy Funk, 95, of West Des Moines passed away on Friday, February 21, 2020 at EveryStep Kavanagh House in Des Moines. Private burial will be Monday, February 24, 2020 at Hamilton Cemetery in Hamilton, Iowa. A memorial service for friends and family will be from 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Sunday, March 22, 2020 at Commerce Community Church (4007 High Street, West Des Moines, Iowa 50265). For more information or to send a condolence, please visit www.optfuneral.com or facebook.com/optfuneral. Ouellette - Pierschbacher - Thomas Funeral and Cremation Care of Ankeny is caring for Dorothy and her family. Dorothy was born on March 5, 1924, in Hamilton, Iowa and grew up in Albia, Iowa. She had been a resident of Des Moines since 1953. She and her husband Ralph Robert Funk were married on July 24, 1944 but had dated on and off since Dorothy was 15 years old. Dorothy worked as an executive secretary for Younkers for 28 years, retiring in 1986. She was a member of the Des Moines Women’s Club and was active as a tour guide and assistant drama director. She performed in various stage productions and Supper Theater. Dorothy and her friend Esther gave hat shows in Des Moines and surrounding areas. She belonged to Commerce Community Church, where she was on the board and was a secretary/treasurer for that Church. Dorothy loved the Lord and pursued knowledge of him by studying at Shalom Bible College where she graduated with an Associates of Arts in Bible and Bachelor of Arts in Bible on February 7, 1993, age 69 (almost 70). She continued her education with Shalom Bible College and Seminary and graduated with a Masters degree in Divinity on June 25, 1999 at the age of 75. She was preceded in death by her husband Ralph Robert Funk “Bobby", her son Robert Martin Funk "Marty", her parents Gladys Geneva (Gibson) and William Howard Williamson, and her 7 siblings. She is survived by her daughter-in-law Judy Funk, grandson Brett Funk (wife Michele), great grand daughter Jennifer Traksel (husband Andreas), great grandson Bryson Funk, great great grandsons Jonas and Ben Traksel and many much loved nieces, nephews and friends. Memorial contributions may be directed to, Commerce Community Church