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| DOROTHY LINVILLE MOLLESTON |
From: John Molleston <jmoll.ton@gmail.com>
Date: 10/7/18 11:05 AM (GMT-06:00)
To: gutsking <gutsking@aol.com>
Subject: Dorothy Molleston
Hi Gloria,
My mother Dorothy passed away at age 97, having led a wonderful life as a devoted Air Force wife and mother. She always said that the time she lived at Randolph was her favorite time in her life.
I would appreciate it if you would post this link to her obituary at the Colonial Funeral Home website for all the Randolph folks on your list.
We have added some pictures that you can view if you keep scrolling down after the obit. At the end of the first page of pictures you will see a "load more" button. Click on that to view another page of pictures.
Thank you Gloria.
John Molleston
Dorothy Linville Molleston of San Antonio, Texas passed away on September 30, 2018. She was born in Mill Grove, Missouri on November 9, 1920, the daughter of Arthur and Cora Linville. Dorothy lost her mother in a diphtheria epidemic when she was a child and was raised by her single parent father. Her father raised Dorothy with the help of her beloved brother Ervin, who gave his support and love to Dorothy during her childhood years and for the rest of her life.
After graduating from high school, Dorothy took a job as a bookkeeper at a creamery in Iowa. Her bookkeeping skills served her the rest of her life as she handled the finances for the Molleston family.
She married Reid L. Molleston in Lineville, Iowa on May 3, 1942. With Reid’s enlistment in the United States Air Force, she became a devoted Air Force wife, living in many different states and the Philippines and Germany. During Reid’s deployment in World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War, Dorothy became head of the household and responsible for the finances, welfare and safety of the family. She became an independent and resourceful woman, helping her husband and children adapt to a series of new homes, new towns, new schools and new countries. She taught herself to be an accomplished seamstress and a great cook. Dorothy made many outfits for her daughters while they were growing up. She made outfits for two entire cheerleading squads her daughters participated in, as well as curtains and drapes that would decorate each new home of her military family. Her homemade pies, cookies and cakes are still remembered by neighbors and friends who shared in the delights.
Her husband and her family were the joy and the love of her life. Her devotion to her husband Reid and her children was unconditional and passionate. Her family will miss her greatly but is comforted by the memories of a wonderful life well spent, full of joy, accomplishment and love.
She was preceded in death by an infant son Philip, her parents, two sisters and five brothers. She is survived by her husband of seventy-six years, Reid Molleston, Lt. Col. USAF (Ret’d), son John Molleston of Austin, Texas, daughters Linda McKinney of Edwards, Colorado and Julie Molleston of Richmond, Virginia, and many nieces and nephews.
The family would like to thank the wonderful staff at Esplanade Gardens for the care and kindness shown to Dorothy for the last eight years. We would also like to thank the staff from Kindred Hospice for their kind expertise and attention.
A memorial graveside service will be conducted at Ft. Sam Houston National Cemetery at a time to be announced.
Condolences may be emailed to John and Linda via The Colonial Funeral Web site or the emails below:
Linda Molleston, Class of '65
lindamckinne@aol.com
lindamckinne@aol.com
More photos can be seen by clicking here
https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/universal-city-tx/dorothy-molleston-8009606
https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/universal-city-tx/dorothy-molleston-8009606
