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Dorothy Arlene (Hansen) Fink was born in Melvin, IA on November 14, 1918; the daughter of Arthur and Laura (Trickel) Hansen. She spent her childhood years growing up and attending school at Melvin, graduating from Melvin High School in 1936.
Dorothy worked in an ammunition plant in California during World War II. She had various other jobs, as well.
On June 11, 1947, Dorothy was united in marriage to Victor Fink. The couple lived and worked in Melvin, and were active members of the Melvin United Methodist Church. They adopted two children, Gregory and Rosemary.
While living in Melvin, Dorothy collected light bills for the power company for many years. She also enjoyed gardening, reading, bingo, doing crafts and spending time with her family and friends. In 2006, Dorothy moved to Riverview Terrace Assisted Living in Spencer, IA. She enjoyed participating in many of the activities they offered, and made good friends while living there. In 2012, Dorothy moved to St. Luke Nursing Home, also in Spencer, where she resided until her passing on November 2, 2015.
Left to cherish her memory are her children: Gregory Fink and his wife, Cynthia, of Hutchinson, MN, and Rosemary Rouse of Spirit Lake, IA; grandchildren: Mary Elizabeth Rouse and her husband, Zach, of Northwood, IA, Jesse Rouse and Heather of Terril, IA; great-granddaughter, Jayce Marie Rouse; a nephew, Larry Tewes and his wife, Linda, of Greenville, IA; a niece, Nancy Hess and her husband, Lenard, of Omaha, NE; and many other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Victor; her parents, Arthur and Laura Hansen; her sister, Evelyn Tewes; and a great-grandson, Dustin Rouse.
Celebration of Life
Dorothy A. Fink
Born
November 14, 1918
Died
November 2, 2015
Age
96 years 11 month 19 days
Graveside Service
Thursday, November 5, 2015 ~ 10:15 a.m.
Officiating
Rev. Marvin Lindley
Burial
Baker Township Cemetery
Melvin, Iowa