Dorothy C. Smook

Doon, IA Dorothy Smook, age 81 of Doon, IA died Friday, April 13, 2012 at the Rock Rapids Health Centre in Rock Rapids, IA. Funeral service will be 11:00 AM, Tuesday, April 17th at United Methodist Church in Doon, IA, with Rev. Steven Swensen officiating. Visitation will be Monday, April 16th from 2:00 to 8:00 PM, with the family present from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at Jurrens Funeral Home of Rock Rapids. Dorothy Clare Smook was born August 28, 1930 in Brooklyn, New York, the daughter of Ivory Thomas and Evangeline Rose (Roque) Colson. She was raised in Brooklyn and graduated from Franklin K. Lane High School in 1948. After graduation she worked two years as a bank teller in Brooklyn. On November 17, 1951 Dorothy married Ike Smook in Brooklyn, NY. They moved to Sioux Falls, SD. Four children were born to this union, Chris, Doug, Terri and Kevin. In 1960 they moved to Rock Rapids, IA where Dorothy and Ike owned and operated The Snack Shop in downtown Rock Rapids. In 1962 they moved to Doon, IA, where Ike co-owned the hardware store while Dorothy worked at Valley State Bank from which she retired after nearly 25 years. Dorothy was a member of the First United & Methodist Church in Doon, and active with various church activities, including church choir, in which she participated for many years. She enjoyed reading, dancing, playing slots, fishing, camping, crossword puzzles and pinochle. She especially enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren. Dorothy loved smiley faces on cards, in her home and on the propane tank in their yard. She welcomed all people with a hug and a kiss, wearing bright red lipstick. Every family member, child or grandchild, received a birthday card on time with a $1 lotto ticket! When visiting Dorothy you could count on chocolate chip cookies, home made bread and a game of pinochle. When introducing herself to her five great grandchildren, she often said Just call me Gi Gi. as it was easier to pronounce than great grandma. She is survived by her children, daughter, Chris (Wayne) Ranschau of Doon, IA, son, Doug (Joy) Smook of Sioux Falls, SD, daughter, Terri (Duane) Dykstra of Doon, IA, step-son, Michael Lange of Pittsburg, CA, and step-daughter, Patricia (Ed) Walkup of Yuma, AZ; ten grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; sister, Melba Dodd of Harleysville, PA; sister-in-law, Lucy Colson of Las Vegas, NV; and other extended family. She was preceded in death by her son, Kevin Smook; parents, Thomas and Evangeline Colson; two brothers, William and Al Colson; and a sister, Theresa.