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Dorothy Ackerman Obituary

Our wife, mother, mother-in-law, sister, sister-in-law, grandma and friend. Dorothy came to us as the second child of Clair and Harriett (Drake) Darrow on Nov. 28, 1918, in Atlantic.
She married Roland E. Ackerman on May 4, 1937, in Griswold. Dorothy loved our country and waited anxiously for her husband to return from duty during World War II.
Here's to the woman whose warmth, wisdom and humor have earned her the respect of her friends and family, and who made this world a better place to live.
Here's to the woman who knew how it felt to lose as well as to win. The woman who could see a cherished dream wash away, and start back to work on a new one with faith in herself and hope for tomorrow.
Here's to the woman who didn't claim to know the answers until she understood the questions.
Those left to carry on Dorothy's love are her daughter, Charlotte (Bill) Hatcher; grandson, Jay (Tara) Hammond; great grandchildren, Mya and Ana Hammond; sister, Jeanne Huish; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Clair and Harriett Darrow; husband, Rollie; son, Robert; sister, Mildred; brother and sister-in-law, Larry (Lola Darrow) Berg; father and mother-in-law, Casper and Eva Ackerman; son-in-law, Craig Hammond; brother-in-law, Charles Huish; and several uncles, aunts, cousins, and friends.
Here's to the woman who knew where she stood. The woman with enough confidence in her own beliefs, that she wasn't afraid to let others express theirs. Mom, you were loved and will be missed by many.
Dorothy left us to plant her flower garden in Heaven on June 9, 2014, in Sandpoint, Idaho.
Memorial services will be 11 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 20 at Roland Funeral Home in Atlantic. Committal services will take place in the Atlantic Cemetery, followed by a luncheon at Roland Funeral Home.
Roland Funeral Service is caring for Dorothy's family and the arrangements. Condolences may be left at www.rolandfuneralservice.com.

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Published by Atlantic News Telegraph on Sep. 16, 2014.

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September 18, 2014

My deepest sympathy to the family, may you find comfort and strength from the God of all comfort (Acts24:15)

Karen Johnson

September 17, 2014

Charlotte, I'm so sorry about your Mom's passing. She led a long and happy life and was able to make an impact on her family and friends. Know that my thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Have safe travels to and from Atlantic. I know you will cherish all the wonderful memories you have of your Mom. It was so good to see and visit with you at the reunion in June!

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