In Memory of Dorothy E Carstens
Dorothy E. Carstens, age 80, of Mesa, Arizona formerly of Battle Creek, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, December 17, 2015 in Mesa, Arizona.
Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, December 30, 2015 at the St. Johns Lutheran Church of Battle Creek, Iowa. The Reverend Randy D. Cormeny will officiate. Committal Services will follow in the Mount Hope Cemetery of Battle Creek, Iowa. Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 29, 2015 at the Christensen – Van Houten Funeral Home of Battle Creek, Iowa. The Christensen - Van Houten Funeral Home of Battle Creek, Iowa is in charge of the funeral arrangements. Condolences may be sent online to www.christensenvanhouten.com
Dorothy Carstens (Fischer) age 80 of Mesa, AZ died Thursday December 17, 2015 of an unexpected heart attack at Banner Baywood Medical Center.
Born February 27, 1935 in Emerson, Manitoba, Canada. Dorothy was the daughter of Gertrude and Anton Fischer. She grew up with her brother Harry and sister Millie in Emerson and eventually moved to Winnipeg where she completed her education. As a graduate from the teacher’s college she started teaching students in a one room school house in Plum Coulee, Manitoba.
On July 8th 1955, Dorothy was united into marriage with Robert(Bob) Carstens of Battle Creek, IA. In their 60 years of marriage they were blessed with five children, Terry, Jim, Brian, Barb and Rob. They lived in Iowa, Minnesota and Wisconsin before settling at Venture Out in Mesa. Dorothy was a member of the German and creative writing clubs. Bob’s favorite activity is driving around the park to visit with anyone. Together they enjoyed going out with the Lunch Bunch and playing Bingo.
We will all remember how she kept in touch with everyone with letters and cards. As technology changed to include e-mail and Facebook, Dorothy became tech savvy. She really enjoyed all the pictures of the family. We could always look forward to Dorothy commenting within 15 minutes and signing with the initials -dc.
Survivors include her husband Bob of Mesa, her brother Harry of Winnipeg, her sister Millie of Kelowna British Columbia, 5 children and their spouses, Rob and Cheryl, Barb, Brian and Mickey, Jim and Lynne, Terry and Deb, 14 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and other extended family.
SERVICES
11:00 a.m., Wednesday,
December 30, 2015
St. Johns Lutheran Church
Battle Creek, Iowa
OFFICIATING
Rev. Randy D. Cormeny
CASKET BEARERS
Brady Carstens
Nick Carstens
Dustin Carstens
Shane Carstens
David Carstens
Jeff Carstens
Jeff Carstens, Jr.
Kevin Carstens
VISITATION
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Tuesday, December 29, 2015
Christensen - Van Houten
Funeral Home
Battle Creek, Iowa
MUSIC
Dixie Brueck, Organist
Brian Carstens, Vocalist
INTERMENT
Mount Hope Cemetery
Battle Creek, Iowa
Condolences
We met in Winnipeg shortly after the family had moved to Winnipeg. I can remember the day she walked past our house and I invited her to church. We were inseparable and also were in the same high school graduating class.
I remember Dorothy as a beautiful, kind, gentle and loving soul and I am so grateful that I could call her my friend.
Cherish the memories - death does not end a relationship because love never dies.
My heartfelt sympathy to Bob and Family.
Rest well, dear friend and until we meet again, Auf Wiedersehn.
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God Bless,
Our Savior Lutheran Church
Newton, IA”