Birth date: May 20, 1923 Death date: Nov 27, 2018
Dorothy P. Klintworth, 95, passed away November 27, 2018. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Russell, in 1975. A native of Grand Rapids, she spent all of her summers at the family's cottage in Spring Lake. Upon grad Read Obituary
I just stopped by Dorothy’s house to see her and was told of her passing by a neighbor. I met Dorothy during her retirement years back in 1980’s as she and her friends signed up for my tennis clinic at Spring Lake Country Club and we became fast friends. She always called me “Coach”. Dorothy made this world a better place and will missed by all her knew her. I am saddened she is gone and feel blessed to have known her. Rest In Peace, Dorothy.
With Love,
LuAnn Maisner
Dorothy was a colleague, second mother, a best friend for almost 50 years. We taught together at Mary A White School. She was on the interview team that l enabled me to be selected as a first grade teacher at the school. Over the years, we enjoyed a special friendship and met twice a week to share our experiences. I treasure our friendship and miss her dearly.
What a vibrant and warm person Dorothy was! It was always a pleasure to converse with her. She met my 7-year-old daughter many years ago, and as I would see her through the years, she always remembered how my daughter had just learned to do summersaults and inquired about her present life. I can only imagine the connections she made with her kindergarteners, whom she saw every weekday! I was so happy that my mom, Margaret Bright, could visit with Dorothy recently, after Dorothy had moved to Grand Pines.
Joan Bright
My deepest sympathies to the family in the loss of Dorothy. She enjoyed a long and fruitful life. I had the privilege of serving with her on the Duncan Park Commission along with Glenn Eaton. A generation of public service minded people. She will be missed.
Mrs. Klintworth was and will always be an inspiration to me. Mary A. White and her class was the place where I made life long friends and valuable memories. Her caring and patience were qualities of legend. I too remember the "Letter People" and the fun that we had when each one was revealed!!
Upon growing up and traveling the world, I would occasionally call home and every now and again my mom or dad would say "Guess who I ran into?....." They would tell me Mrs. Klintworth asked "How is John doing?" They would update her on my life etc. It always made me feel good that she remembered my name after all these years. Being a teacher now and having more than a decade of students go through my classroom I know how hard it can be to keep track. I look back at her example and I TRY and emulate her teaching style not only in my classroom but with my own children.... after all she is one of the reasons I became a teacher.
Thank you Mrs. Klintworth
John Williams
Dorothy was a wonderful kindergarten teacher to my children, Scott and Lisa Flahive. She remained in touch and continued to share her memories of them and her pride in their accomplishments. What an extraordinary woman! We will miss her.
Lin Emmert
Dear Family, Our sympathy in the loss of your dear Mother. Dorothy will live on in the hearts of those who knew and loved her. She was an excellent teacher who enjoyed and loved her students as if they were her own. Such a beautiful legacy....to impact so many lives in such a positive way. Don & Mary Heilig
So Sorry for your loss Kerry & Family
Mary (Konczyk) Ickes
Dorothy was one of the nicest people I had the privilege to service at our store. She was a longtime and loyal customer and friend. The world was better off for her presence and you all should rightfully be very proud of the legacy she left behind. God's blessing for your family . Rita Fortino Brook
I’m so sorry for your loss. She was my kindergarten teacher at Mary White- what an incredible way to start out my school career! Please accept my condolences.
Melissa Van Horssen Marcinkus
