Dorothy J. Ware Ditmars 89 of Lathrop Missouri died Saturday March 7, 2020 at her home. She was born June 6, 1930 in South St Joseph, MO to Everett and Mary (Tracy) Ware. Dorothy grew up in the St Joseph area and in Los Angeles, CA. She graduated from the Agency MO high school in 1948 and worked at the Farmer's State Bank in south St Joseph until her marriage. She married the love of her life, Riley Ditmars, at the Wyatt Park Christian Church in St Joseph on January 23, 1949.
Dorothy worked as a bookkeeper for Newby Bros.,and D-Tone Feed and Grain in Plattsburg for over 32 years before retiring. She was a devoted member of Broadway United Methodist Church Plattsburg. Her love for family, friends, animals and gardening were also a very important part of her life.
She was preceded in death by her mother Mary Sisco, her father and stepmother Everett and Elsie (Canada) Ware, her brother Donald Ware (Erma) and her husband Riley.
Survivors include two sons John and James of the home, several nieces, nephews and her beloved cats.
A memorial Celebration of Life will be held 3:00pm Saturday March 14, 2020 at Broadway United Methodist Church Plattsburg. The family will gather with friends one hour prior to the service at the church in the Joy Room. Inurnment in the Green Lawn Cemetery Plattsburg MO. The family suggest memorial gifts to Broadway United Methodist Church or to your favorite animal charity.
Arrangements Bailey & Cox Family Funeral Service Plattsburg MO. Online guest book and obituary at www.baileycox.com