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Dorothy Powers Obituary
Dorothy Marie Powers
December 25, 2017 January 15,1931
Dorothy Marie Powers passed away on December 25, 2017. She was born on January 15,1931 in Hobert, Oklahoma. Dorothy was married to Ray Dunning for 25 years who preceded her in death. She later remarried Senator Ray Powers whom passed away in 2008.
Dorothy leaves behind her son, Steve Dunning and his wife Judi. She has four grandchildren: Melissa Brugh, Clint Dunning, Stephanie Hazelton, and Audray Hunt. She was blessed with 10 great-grandchildren: Zoe, Ezekial, Jarren, Makenzie, Mercy, Dylan, Madison, Victoria, Zachary, and Karlie.
Dorothy led a beautiful, active life and loved her family and friends deeply. Upon leaving Oklahoma she moved to Colorado Springs, Colorado. After retirement, she moved to Green Valley, Arizona. In her earlier years, she was a dairy farmer, a flight attendant, businesswoman, and a politician's right hand woman. Dorothy traveled the world and loved new experiences.
She loved going to the theater, playing bridge, attending church, political events, and family gatherings.
Dorothy will be in our hearts forever. We are grateful for the beautiful memories we have of her life. She is a treasure that we will never forget.
A brief celebration of life for Dorothy will be held at Memorial Gardens at 3825 Airport Rd, Colorado Springs, CO 80910 at 2:00 pm on Friday, January 5th.
Cards can be sent to 6216 Stemwood Drive, Colorado Springs, CO 80918. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Peppi's House Tucson (hospice care) or The Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region.
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Memories and Condolences
for Dorothy Powers
Raymond ST. Louis
January 5, 2018
It is with a sad heart that I say good bye to Dorothy. Ray and Dorothy through a wonderful wedding shower party for me and Patty. So I reckon it is a good thing that they both are not alive to know that Patty and I are no longer together. So it is with a heavy heart that I say goodbye Dorothy at least you can now join Ray in heaven
Gwendy Hartsell
January 5, 2018
Grandma Powers will be missed by so many. She would light up any room with her presence. My thoughts are with the entire family! Love you all! - Gwendy
January 2, 2018
Steve & Judi,So sorry for your loss.We are thinking of you. Jerry & Donna
Alison Morgan
December 31, 2017
If Dorothy set her mind to it, it was going to be done! She had an indomitable spirit. We will always fondly remember her.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Alison and Tom Morgan
December 31, 2017
What a wonderful lady. Always the competitor . I wasnt able to come to Green Valley this winter but will always remember her as one of my favorite ladies. Kathy Hornbeckk
Kathy Oatis
December 30, 2017
I loved Dorothy! She was a great women and my mentor! She loved her family and her dogs with great passion! She will be missed
Kathy Oatis
Lynn Primo
December 28, 2017
Dorothy & Ray were part of the start-up committee for the Colorado Club in Green Valley back in 2006. All the original members of the club will miss her a lot. I will bring her obituary to our January 6 meeting.
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