he United Methodist Church in Buffalo Center, Iowa. She was a devoted mother and grandmother and was loved by many. Dorothy is preceded in death by her husband, Willard; her daughter, Jolene Johnson; her parents, Edward and Ella Miller; sister Lenora, sister Esther, sister Sadie and sister, Luella. Left to cherish her memory include her son, Ron (Ginger) Dearing of Buffalo Center, IA; daughter, Joyce Dearing of Columbus NE; son-in-law, Robert (Jolene) Johnson of Northfield, MN; grandchildren Keven (Coney) Dearing, Kristen (Dale) Askeland, Stacey (Chad) White, Rebecca (Greg) Brown, Paul (Jill) Lally, Scott Johnson and Chad (Katie) Johnson; 14 great grandchildren, 7 great great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and many other relatives and friends.