"She and I shared the title of double Aquarian. . The first time I met her she hugged me so tightly. We already knew each other and with absolutely no knowledge of me she declared you must be a double Aquarian too. It?s been years since we?ve spoken and I felt an urge to go knock on her door and come into her purple palace. Just to share a moment and space with her. Such an amazing being. Blessed is how I feel for knowing her. Please mother god reveal what needs to be revealed to heal what needs to be healed. I ask for that all the time. There are angels and higher beings among us Dorothy being one. "
In loving memory of
Dorothy Cunningham
February 3, 1934 - December 11, 2014
Dorothy Diane Wells Cunningham, Des Moines, died Dec. 11, 2014, from complications of a stroke. She was 80.
Dorothy was born in Tallahassee, Fl., in 1934. She is survived by her children Sam and his wife, Linda, Cunningham; Sally Diane and her husband Bob, Cook; Susan Page, and her husband, Joel, Benson; grandchildren Sarah Hartmann and Krystal Page and great grandchildren Sommer and Kashara. A grandchild, Ernie McGinn, preceded her in death.
Dorothy moved to Des Moines in 1974 and came to work at the Powell Chemical Dependency Center.
Upon leaving Powell she formed her own private practice as a professional astrologer and Shusta card reader and worked with people from all walks of life. Doctors, lawyers, Des Moines elite and just-plain-folks would enter her purple-bedecked sanctuary and find peace in the wisdom she divined from the stars and cards.
Dorothys compassion, insight and no-nonsense approach were not only part of her counseling work, but also a gift to friends and family. Her passion for healing was founded in her own battle with alcoholism. Her sobriety birthday was November 1, 1972, and from that moment forward she worked toward repairing the damaged relationships wrought by her addiction.
Her story gave authenticity to those who sought her counsel with alcohol and other drug dependencies, and her practice grew beyond addiction counseling to embrace anyone seeking to better understand themselves and their relationships.
Dorothy was a friend, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and an Aquarian.
Memorial contributions can be made to the Animal Rescue League of Iowa.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 12:00 noon on the New Moon of April 18, 2015, at the Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Church, 3301 Ashworth in West Des Moines.
Tributes
"Dear Dorothy, longtime friend and companion on the inner path, go in peace and joy. I see your ever-shining light still. Linda Bacon"
"Kat Castilow lit a candle in memory of Dorothy Cunningham"
"Dorothy gave my husband Pat and I a beautiful gift; each other "
"My thoughts and prayers are with Dorothy's family. She was a wonderful little friend who I will miss more than I can every express. She was a calming voice of reason In my life for many many years. I feel blessed to have known her."
"Beautiful in Blue was purchased for the family of Dorothy Cunningham."
"Dorothy ,thank you for visiting me last night in my dreams and letting me know you are with Jesus.thanks to his love our love will make time stand still and as you said we will always love each other no matter where we are even a million years from now.thank you for always being there and thank you for always caring and making me smile through my tears.. I love you and may God bless your family in this hard time of returning home, love does last forever ! Thank you your friend in Jesus, Paul"
"My deepest sympathies to all of Dorothy's family. She was one of a kind, and provided needed guidance and counsel to me many times. She will be greatly missed. -Carolyn Kuhn"
"Dear Dorothy Cunningham family, Dorothy's picture is so beautiful and so as she has looked. She and I have been friends for over 25years. She was my teacher and she was my spiritual mentor. She never gave up. I owe her so much and she will be with me for the rest of my life. She was proud of all of you. She talked supportively about each of you. She wanted the very best for each of you. The blessing each of us will have is that she will be with us to inspire each of us. I loved her so much. I can hardly believe that she has slipped away. I will miss her, but I have all the 'lessons' in my mind and heart. I will hope to be with you in April. Helen Moffitt"
"Dorothy you have been an angel among us for many years now. I see you having an absolute blast with the angels and ascended beings. My very first Zen Tarot experience was with you and it was a beginning of a transformation that you supported for many years. Thank you for helping me see myself through your eyes so that I could remember how to love myself. Yes, my tears are because I will miss you and yet, I cannot miss you, because you are part of my heart. I love you forever, dear friend. Angela Clark, Boulder, Colorado"
"May you rest in peace you sweet thing. Oh how I loved taking care of you every day. You were such an amazing lady. Love you lots Dorothy! Prayers for the family!"
"She would've appreciated the synchronicity...I haven't thought of her in years but for some reason Googled her just now, a day after she passed. Her light will shine brightly forever. She was full of so much love."
"Dorothy was an amazing women and we shared our Aquarius sign. I loved visiting her. She was just a delight. I am sure she is quite happy on the other side."
"She did so much for people, even going out of her way. She had a smile for everyone. Back in the 90's we published a Metaphysical Magazine and she was one of our first advertiser's and stayed with us until the end. Thanks Dorothy and much love."
"Dorothy touched our family in so many ways. She believed in me and everything I stood for. I will always cherish our time on this earth. Her compassion and love was genuine. May you rest in peace, Rich Richmond"
"Dorothy was a Magical Woman, and left my family with many wonderful memories. Couldn't have raised my daughters without her, as she was that other Adult they could always go to. Bless you, Dorothy, and rest in Peace. Diane Hickman"
"Dorothy was a friend, mentor and real treasure. She adored her family and friends. Her wisdom was priceless. She gave the best hugs and will be missed."
"Dorothy was a joy to be with. The passion she expressed in her sharings was contagious. May we long remember her essence, and honor the gift her presence in our life. Happy Trails Dorothy.... til we meet again. Launie J. Sorem"
"What a beautiful lady Dorothy Cunningham was...she leaves a void where she once stood in our hearts. My condolences to your family, Dorothy. Rest in Peace. Karen Moriarity"
"Sam and Linda so sorry to hear of mom's passing. Dorothy will forever be in our hearts. What a wonderful person she was and will never be forgotten."
"Thinking of Dorothy on this December day...my thoughts and prayers are with you all. Karen Wassather"
"Garden Accent Stone - 'Wherever a beautiful soul...' was purchased for the family of Dorothy Cunningham."