Mary Ellen Dodge

1920 - 2012

Mary Ellen Dodge, 92, of Palm Desert, Calif., died on 14 August 2012 at home. Born Mary Ellen Duncan on Feb 11, 1920, to George Walter Duncan and Nellie Roselle (Brown) Duncan, she was born and grew up on their 240 acre farm near Shambaugh, Iowa. She married Allan Ray Dodge on June 6, 1939, in Clarinda, Iowa. Places of residence included 32 years in Creston, Iowa and 28 years in Palm Desert. Mrs. Dodge was primarily a homemaker. She worked part time in Iowa as a receptionist and salesperson, and later as a babysitter in Palm Desert. Dr. Dodge, a podiatrist, preceded her in death in 1997. Also preceding her in death were her sister Alice M Dhority of Greeley, Colo., and brother Lowell K Duncan of Shambaugh, Iowa. Survivors include two sons, Ronald Allan Dodge of Greeley, Colo., and Robert Duncan Dodge of Indio, Calif.; two grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. No immediate services are planned. Arrangements are under the direction of FitzHenry-Wiefels Palm Desert Mortuary. Messages of condolence may be left on website www.wiefels.com. The family suggests donations in memoriam be sent to the National Osteoporosis Foundation (www.nof.org).