Halstead, Dorthy Verna (Maley)

Dorthy Verna (Maley) Halstead met her Lord on Oct. 16, 2012.

She was born to Neil Gordon and Flossie Wharram Maley on June 14, 1925, at their farm near Stanley in Buchanan County. She graduated from Stanley High and the University of Dubuque with a BA in music. On June 25, 1944, she married Everett D. (Wayne) Halstead (of Quasqueton) in Georgia before he left for the war in Europe. She taught vocal music in Eagle Grove, Kelley and Dike.

During their 55-year marriage, they lived in Ames, Ackley, Eldora, Ida Grove and Grundy Center before moving to Meth-Wick in Cedar Rapids in 1997. Dorthy's beloved husband, Wayne, died in 1999.

Dorthy is survived by her three children, Steven of Frederica, Del., Kenneth of Dubuque and Carolyn Bouillon of Ames; six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren and a sixth expected in December; and her brother, Wayne of Las Cruces, N.M.

“Grandma Dorthy” supported her family and friends faithfully over the years, especially in her prayers. Dorthy was always active in the churches she attended, serving as organist, choir director, bell choir director, youth and adult Bible teacher.

The family will hold private services.

Memorial gifts should be designated for the Foundation for Christian Living (founded by Norman Vincent Peale) or The American Bible Society.

Memorials may be directed to the family at www.broshchapel.com

Published Nov. 2, 2012 in The Gazette