Dorothy M. Vanderpool, 90, of Montgomery, passed away
Tuesday, April 7, 2020 at Maple Lawn in Coldwater. A private family graveside
service will be held Thursday, April 9, 2020 at California Corners Cemetery
with Pastor Mark Case from California Community Church.
Dorothy was born March 6, 1930 in Wauseon, Ohio to William
& Ollie May (Yates) Dulaney. She married Donald E. Vanderpool on October
28, 1946 in Angola, IN. He preceded her
in death on February 12, 2004.
Mrs. Vanderpool was a dedicated wife, mother and homemaker,
spending much of her time working alongside her husband on the family farm. She
also worked for the Coldwater Community Schools as a cook and custodian for 15
years.
Dorothy spent many years in Adrian, before coming to the
Montgomery area. She was a member of the
California Presbyterian Church where she belonged to the Women’s Club. She was
a life member of the Farmer’s Antique Tractor & Engine Association and the
Heritage Farmers Club, both of Adrian; the NE Indiana Steam and Gas Association
of LaGrange and the National Threshers Association. Dorothy enjoyed
volunteering at Reading Community Schools with the HOSTS program, helping
children to increase their reading levels. She loved spending time with her
husband at tractor shows, collecting porcelain dolls and crocheting.
Dorothy is survived by her children Donald (Norma Jean)
Vanderpool of Quincy, Harry Vanderpool of Coldwater, LaRay (Deb) Vanderpool of
Montgomery, Gary & Tammy Vanderpool of Montgomery, Ruth Ann (William)
Vanderpool-Combs of Coldwater, 11 grandchildren and many great and great, great
grandchildren. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her
daughter Helen Aiken, her sister Ethel Vanderpool and brothers Herbert &
Oscar Dulaney.
Memorials
may be directed to Maple Lawn, Dementia Unit.
