Elizabeth "Betty" Jane Dahm Ames, Iowa Obituary

Elizabeth "Betty" Jane Dahm

Elizabeth “Betty” Jane Dahm, age 98, of Ames, passed away on February 27, 2019 at Northcrest Community in Ames. Born on March 17, 1920 in Vincennes, Indiana, Betty was the daughter of Walter and Bernice (Harrison) Baker. Betty earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Illinois-Champaign and did post-graduate work in journalism at Iowa State University. Betty was united in marriage to Paul Dahm on June 6, 1941 at the Heyworth Presbyterian Church in Heyworth, Illinois. She was a homemaker and then worked for the Iowa State University press as the head proof reader for many years. Betty was a member of Collegiate Presbyterian Church in Ames, where she served as a deaconess. She was also on the committee to redesign the sanctuary. Betty was also a member of P.E.O. While in college, Betty was a member of the Sigma Kappa Sorority, and had remained active with the ISU Chapter for many years. She was an avid tennis player, and competed in the senior Olympics. Betty enjoyed poetry and was a member of the Iowa Poetry Association. She had some of her poems published in the yearly publication “Lyrical Iowa”. Betty knows that she was loved and wanted her family and friends to know she loved them. Betty is survived by her children: Patricia Flores of San Antonio, Texas, Margaret Stevenson of Mareno Valley, California, and Paul “Fred” (Diane) Dahm of Austin, Texas; seven grandchildren: Angela (Brandon) Fain, Matthew (Sara) Stevenson, Elizabeth (William) Wang, Carter (Lauren) Dahm, Brian (Elizabeth) Dahm, Sarah (Emerson) Hunte, and Jeffrey (Annie) Dahm; 14 great-grandchildren; a daughter-in-law, Nancy Dahm; sister, Virgina Shuman; brother, Walter (Maude) Baker; and a sister-in-law, Jean Gehrt. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Paul; a son, Charles Dahm; a grandson, Richard Flores; a sister, Harriett Baker; and brothers: William Baker and Fred Baker. A private graveside service will be held at a later date at the ISU cemetery. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Adams Funeral Home and online condolences may be left for Betty’s family at www.adamssoderstrum.com. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Betty’s name may be directed to Northcrest Community or Collegiate Presbyterian Church.
March 17, 1920 - February 27, 201903/17/192002/27/2019
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Jill Guffy
March 12, 2019
My connection to Betty was that we often times shared the tennis court. I didn't learn the game until I was 40 but she was a great mentor even in her 60's. Even though she she couldn't move as fast, she was very crafty and had good command of her strokes. She loved th... Continue Reading
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Marilyn Hudson-Franklin
March 8, 2019
So sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you and your family. Please read Revelations 21;1-4 to give you comfort in your time of grief. Psalms 37;9,10,&29 helps us to see that God’s original purpose for the earth will be accomplished in the near future. JW.org can ans... Continue Reading
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Beth Wunder
March 7, 2019
I love this photo of Betty because this is the way I always think of her-with a smile on her face. Such a gracious and upbeat person. We sang in choir together at CPC most recently, though I even knew Paul when I was an undergrad at ISC, so we go back many years. Her le... Continue Reading
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Maryanne Holland (Stritzel)
March 5, 2019
Fred, my condolences & prayers are with you and your family at this time of loss. Old Welch Ave neighbor, Maryanne Stritzel Holland
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Nancy Wright
March 4, 2019
As long time friends of Chuck and Nancy Dahm and family, Wayne and I always greatly enjoyed our visits and conversations with Betty, both at family events, and in Ames. Our condolences to all her family. She will be missed. Wayne and Nancy Wright, Toronto, Canada.