Theodora C. Dooling

She was born to Theodore and Sayde Christen and sisters, Geraldine Schultz and Elizabeth DeLamater, who all preceded her in death.

Teedy grew up in Red Lake Falls, MN and Baldwin City, KS. As a young girl she moved from Minnesota to Kansas, later returning to Minnesota where she graduated from high school. She then attended Baker University where she was a Tri Delta Sorority member.

In 1948, she married E. James Bolas, Jr. Subsequently, she married Robert Dooling, 1971, who also preceded her in death. She worked for the IRS as a Commercial Account Auditor, retiring in 1989.

After her retirement she dedicated her time volunteering at Independence Regional Medical Center, The Kidney Foundation, Quilts of Valor for Veterans. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary in Independence, MO. She also created clothes and bedding for many children at Drumm Farm.

While living at Tallgrass Creek for the past nine years, she enjoyed sewing, quilting, playing bridge with friends, watching old movies and completing puzzles.

Teedy leaves behind two loving daughters, Janet Organ-Yoakum (David), Overland Park, KS, and Jane Bolas Glazer (Roy), Olathe, KS and grandson, Alex Organ, San Diego, CA.

Family and friends are invited to attend a luncheon and rememberance in her honor April 4, 2019 at YaYa’s Restaurant, 7021 W 135th St, Overland Park , 11 AM to 2 PM. A brief service begins at 11:30 AM.

In lieu of flowers, family suggests donations to KC Hospice House