Dorothy M. Baldwin

Graveside services for Dorothy M. Baldwin, 81, Clinton, will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Clinton Cemetery, with Pastor Don Ogden officiating.
Mrs. Baldwin died Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2011 at her home.
She was born March 29, 1930, in the Hesper community, south of Eudora, the daughter of Ralph and Ethel Westerhouse Votaw. She graduated from Eudora High School.
Mrs. Baldwin worked as an election clerk for Douglas County and retired from there after many years of service. She previously worked in the meat department at Rusty’s IGA. She also worked on her family farm.
She married Moreland Baldwin on May 23, 1948, in Eudora. He preceded her in death Jan. 15, 2010.
She was also preceded in death by her parents; a daughter, Joyce Lindsey, in 1989; a brother, Vernon Votaw; and a sister, Eva Lancaster.
Survivors include a son, Jim Baldwin and wife Jerri, Clinton; two grandsons, Loren and Donald Baldwin; and a sister, Lela Morley, Eudora.
Friends may call from noon to 8 p.m. today at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home. At the request of Mrs. Baldwin, the casket will remain closed.
The family suggests memorial contributions to Visiting Nurses, in care of the funeral home, 601 Ind., Lawrence, KS, 66044.
Online condolences may be sent at rumsey-yost.com.