Dorothy Jane Richards

Dorothy Jane Richards, 88, of Sioux City, passed away on February 22, 2008 at Indian Hills Nursing and Rehab. Surrounded by her family along with the loving help of Hospice of Siouxland and the excellent staff at the nursing home.

Graveside services will be held at a later date in Omaha. Nelson ~ Berger Northside Chapel is in charge of the local arrangements. Online condolences may be sent to www.meyerbroschapels.com.

Dorothy was born on April 18, 1919 in Omaha, NE, to Ingwald and Della (Baccus) Jennum. She grew up and attended school in Omaha, where she was a lifelong resident until the last 8 years when she moved to Sioux City to be near her daughter.

Dorothy worked as an Administrative Secretary for Allied Chemical Corp. until she retired in 1981. In her younger years, she loved to knit and crochet.

On January 17, 1957, she married Glen Richards; he was the love of her life. They were together for 44 years before he passed away in 2001.

Dorothy was kind and generous and loved by everyone who met her.

Dorothy is survived by her children, Debra Mueller of Pinellas Park, FL, Katie Thompson and husband Daniel of Sioux City, Dee Gee Whitney of New Hampshire, Jane Taggart of Vancouver, British Columbia and Gary McBroom and his wife Charlotte of Santa Clarita, CA. 9 grandchildren, and 8 great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Glen, a brother, Joseph, and granddaughter, Ciji McBroom.