In loving memory of

Delores "Dee" Blessington

October 21, 1921 - February 1, 2022
From: Lake View, IA
Delores "Dee" Blessington

Delores "Dee" Blessington

Born: October 21, 1921
Died: February 1, 2022
Age: 100
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Delores “Dee” Jeanette Blessington, age 100 of Lake View, IA, passed away peacefully on February 1, 2022, at Black Hawk Life Care Center.  Dee was born on October 21, 1921, to parents Bill and Tena (Meyer) Wright in Carnarvon, IA.   She grew up in the Carnarvon area where she attended country school and then later attended the Fort Dodge Beauty Academy from 1938 to 1939.

  On September 9, 1940, Dee was united in marriage to the love of her life Marvin Blessington at the Presbyterian Church in Sac City.  This union was blessed with two children: Gary and Linda. 

  Dee was a farm wife and homemaker.  Later she worked at the Gambles Store and the Hardware Hank Store in Lake View. At around 70 years old Marvin and Dee bought the Bar and Cafe in Carnarvon, and they owned that for over seven years.   Dee served as a trustee and elder at the Presbyterian Church in Auburn.  Later in life, she became a member of the First Congregational UCC in Lake View where she belonged to the Ladies Aid. In her spare time, she was a member of the Saddle Club, enjoyed sewing, crossword puzzles, flowers, dancing, and playing cards. 

    Those left to cherish her memory include her children: Gary Blessington (significant other Betty Wessman)  of Lake View, IA and Linda (Bill) Eichhorn of Lake View, IA; grandchildren: Brian (Liz) Blessington, Jacque Blessington, Christy (Dale) Boeckman, Scott (Kerri) Eichhorn, Jodi (Chris) Grote; great-grandchildren: Allyson (Kyle) Leners, Caitlyn (Brian) Hecht, Tanner, Caleb, Scottie Eichhorn, Connor, and Olivia Grote; sister: Donna Daiker of MN; great-great-grandchildren: Avery, Abi, Adilynn, Eastynn, Blake, and Kacen;  several nieces, nephews, extended family members, and friends.

    She was preceded in death by her husband Marvin Blessington; parents Bill and Tena Wright; brothers and sisters-in-law Wayne and June, Robert and Alberta, Kenneth and Donna, and Melvin and Mildred; sisters and brothers-in-law Darlane and Ren  Campbell, Elenora and Ivan Wurr, Dorothy and Harold Hintz, and Ivan Daiker; daughter-in-law Vicki Blessington.

 

Tribute Video
SERVICES
Funeral Service
2:30 p.m., Saturday
February 5, 2022
United Church of Christ
Lake View, Iowa

OFFICIATING
Pastor Bruce Hauswirth
VISITATION
5:00-7:00 p.m., Friday
February 4, 2022
United Church of Christ
Lake View, Iowa
INTERMENT
Fergusen Cemetery
Lake View, Iowa

Condolences

Saturday, February 5, 2022 at 4:39 PM
“I love this picture of Dee as it shows what a beautiful soul she has. I am sorry for your loss. ”
- Sarah Mohr
Saturday, February 5, 2022 at 4:39 PM
“Dee was a remarkable woman; an example to those of whom she touched in her life. Many of us remember her and Marvin at the Carnavon Inn. She and I spent many hours discussing our family history and how our lines crossed in Ostfriesland, Germany. How I wish we had spent more time together and I truly hope the family is able to keep and enjoy all the information Dee had collected. She will be missed, but memories are forever. Thoughts and prayers are with the families!”
- Sue and Ken Barney
Saturday, February 5, 2022 at 4:39 PM
“Sincere sympathy Linda on the passing of your mother. She lived a century and was a sweet lady . Remember all the memories.”
- Charlotte TRIPP
Thursday, February 3, 2022 at 8:43 PM
“Deepest Sympathy”
- Mike & K'Lee Naberhaus
Thursday, February 3, 2022 at 8:41 AM
“Our deepest sympathy to the family. Dee was one great lady..R.I.P. ”
- Don & Carol Presley
Wednesday, February 2, 2022 at 5:11 PM
“She was the matriarch of a wonderful family. Our sympathy to her family..”
- Jim and Lois Manuel Long
Wednesday, February 2, 2022 at 1:07 PM
“I was so sorry to hear of Dee's passing, it sent a lot of memories flooding back to me. I cherished the time spent with her and Marvin. They taught me a lot! Best memory: Saturday (all day) cleaning chickens. LOL then of course a big party afterwards. She will always be "Aunt Dee" to me. Love and condolences to the whole family. Toni ”
- Toni Christian Rist
Wednesday, February 2, 2022 at 10:42 AM
“My thoughts and prayers are with you all in this time of need she was a very special lady I will always cherish the memories I've had with dee may she rest in peace 😔”
- Todd Wolfe
Wednesday, February 2, 2022 at 10:26 AM
“We had such good times with Dee and Marvin and the saddle club. They were a great part of our lives for many years. They will always be remembered. ”
- Diamond and Devi McBride
Wednesday, February 2, 2022 at 10:26 AM
“Sorry to hear of Dee's passing she was a lovely lady . Remembering the time they were here in CARNARVON Sorry to hear f Dee's passing. she was a lovey and caring person Remembering the times they were here in Carnarvon. Prayers to the family. ”
- Shirley Ohden
Tuesday, February 1, 2022 at 8:26 PM
“So sorry to hear this about aunt dee. She was so kind and loving. I will miss her. ”
- Kathy wright Lancaster
Tuesday, February 1, 2022 at 8:26 PM
“So sorry to hear about Aunt Dee great lady she will be missed. ”
- Cindy Jones
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