12/27/1919 – 12/24/2018
Dolores Owen (Dee) passed away early Christmas Eve morning, three days before her 100th birthday, leaving behind 6 children, 18 grandchildren, 26 great grandchildren and a team of dedicated caregivers.
Dee proudly described herself as a “professional volunteer”, giving countless hours to organizations including the Omaha Community Playhouse, Ak-Sar-Ben, Goodwill Industries, Salvation Army, Junior League of Omaha, General Crook House, Pi Beta Phi, Omaha Children’s Museum and so many others.
Dee received several honors during her active years including the Ak-Sar-Ben Court of Honor in 2001, Sustainer of the Year for the Junior League of Omaha and the YWCA People of Vision Award for Professional Volunteer of the Year in 1992. As a fellow volunteer noted, “There was never a job too small or too big for Dee Owen”
Dolores was a caring wife, mother and grandmother, knowing only kindness and love.
Dolores is preceded in death by her Husband of almost 50 years: Edward; Parents: Ralph & Mabel Carlson; She is survived by her Children: Robert Owen, Carolyn Anderson, Barb (Dan) Scanlan, Richard (Ginger) Owen, Kathryn (Dr. Richard) Stemm, Peggy (Jim) Gray;
A Memorial Service will be held 11:00 AM Saturday (12/29/18) at Dundee Presbyterian Church 5312 Underwood Avenue Omaha, Nebraska; Interment Forest Lawn Cemetery Omaha, Nebraska; There will be a luncheon Saturday following the service at the Omaha Community Playhouse.
In Lieu of Flowers Memorials to Omaha Community Playhouse, V.N.A. Omaha, or the Salvation Army – Omaha
Roeder Mortuary, Inc. – 108th Street Chapel
2727 N 108th St – Omaha, NE – 402-496-9000
www.RoederMortuary.com
Carolyn,
So sorry about the loss of your mother. She will be well remembered.
“The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.” Ps 34:18
This grief too will pass.
Percee (Fuglei) Easdale