Dorothy Simons

Dorothy was born in Letts, IA to Albert and Helen (Staats) Foster. She spent most of her life in and around her beloved home state until moving to Seguin, TX in 2010.
She is preceded death by her parents; brothers Dean Foster, Harry Foster, and Billy Cozad; sister Phyllis Simons; brothers-in-law Gerald Garvin and Roy Austin and son Allen McGowan.
Dorothy is survived by her daughter Becky (Merlin) McGuire, sons, George Simons and Bruce McGowan, Ex-husband and friend Eldon Simons and special friend Kathy Rohan; sisters, Betty (Carl) Theobald, Loretta (Gilbert) Brady, Marge Garvin, Cheryl Austin; brother-in-law Kenneth Simons; sisters-in-law, Connie Foster and Juanita Foster; as well as many grandchildren and great-grandchildren including Brandie (Eric) Elliot and 4 children, Tonya (Donald) Lick and 2 children, Cody (Megan) Simons and 3 children, Torey (Codie Rohde) Simons and 2 children, also included are many nieces, nephews, extended family, many friends and acquaintances.
Dorothy's family would like to thank Debbie Oates and the staff of Windsor Nursing and Rehabilitation for their care over the past five years.
Dorothy was an avid fisherman and spent many hours on the banks of the rivers, lakes and gravel pits where ever she lived. She loved flowers, butterflies and birds of all kinds and tried to impart her wisdom and knowledge to anyone who would listen. She enjoyed buying the saddest plants at the store just so she could restore them to beauty! Despite her physical disabilities she was usually unstoppable at whatever she put her mind to including roller skating, dancing, hiking or climbing to reach the best fishing hole. She also was a talented baker and cook, who enjoyed feeding others (If you go away hungry, it's your own fault!) She also enjoyed crocheting, quilting, jewelry, many creative crafts and talking with friends.
A Memorial Service will be held river side on Saturday, March 9, 2015 in Muscatine, IA. Details will be provided at a later date and everyone is invited to attend. Memorial Contributions may be made to the Seguin Outdoor Learning Center 1865 US HWY 90 E, Seguin, TX 78155 or Upper Mississippi River Conservation Committee c/o Scott Yess 555 Lester Ave. Onalaska, WI 54650.