Dorothy Sweasy

Dorothy Sweasy, 78, died Sunday, December 14, 2003, of a heart attack at her home. A memorial gathering will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, December 20, at Brooks Funeral Care – University Chapel.

Dorothy was a homemaker and enjoyed baby-sitting her great-grandchildren, playing cards with her friends, sewing, knitting, crocheting, and family activities.

She will be missed by her daughter, Paula (Brad) Coulter of Winterset; granddaughter, Laura (Kevin) Byrum of Des Moines; grandson, Eric Gates of Winterset; and eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clayton Sweasy.

Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association.