Dates
Dorothy Alice “Dottie” Arnold, 83, of San Angelo went to be with the Lord on Monday, October 2, 2017 in San Angelo. Dorothy, affectionately known to her family and friends as Dottie, was born May 20, 1934 in Omaha, Nebraska to Theodore and Mary Alice Vankat Spencer. She grew up in Omaha and graduated from High School there. She was an excellent student and did well at everything she set her mind to, pretty sure she was reprimanded on occasion due to her mischievous, excitement thriving soul.
She married Ronald E. Partusch and had 5 children that she devoted every waking moment to. She was a very caring and loving mother that made all 5 of her children feel like they were the most special child in the world. Dottie was a one in a million, she lived every day as if it were a gift and uplifted every person she came in contact with. She had the most incredibly infectious laugh. That along with her crazy sense of humor, made her a very memorable woman that you just wanted to be around.
Dottie Married the love of her life, John W. Arnold, Jr. on July 4, 1994 in San Angelo Texas and they shared 23 wonderful years together. She was a loving homemaker who devoted her life to her family. Aside from being a homemaker she worked as a medical receptionist for San Angelo Radiology Associates and after 30 years of dedicated service she retired in 1996 and started living her dream of traveling with John and enjoyed the RV life for over 20 years. Dottie had a strong faith in the Lord and was a faithful member of Hope Bible Church.
She enjoyed most of all spending time with her family and all of her grandchildren. Dottie loved playing games, any games, all games, especially card games and was pretty much unbeatable (except by her daughter Jill). Dottie had a keen sense of smell and could smell a slot machine from 200 miles away and off she went. Her love of life, her adorable giggle and her tremendous sense of humor will live on in our hearts and memories forever. We will all miss you like crazy mom!
Dottie was preceded in death by her parents and one son, the unforgettable Craig L. Partusch. She is survived by her husband and soul mate, John Arnold, of San Angelo; and children, her “model child”, Ronald E. Partusch, Jr., and his wife, Rhonda, her loving and devoted son Michael E. Partusch and his wife Gina, her daughter and “best friend” Jill A. Umstead and her husband Bill, and her “favorite” Jeff D. Partusch and his wife Rachel, Margaret L. Renton and Michael J. Arnold and his wife Mary; her daughter-in-law, Marcy Partusch; her Grandchildren, Tiffany, Rebecca, Dustin, Morgan, Curran, Ryan, Shannon, Kaitlin, Andrew, Anna, Brandon, Ashleigh, Will, Shayla, Lauren, Jared, Garison, Seth, Ashley, Michael, William and Jason; and 19 Great Grandchildren. She is also survived by many loving friends whom she considered family.
The family will receive friends from 5:00 P.M. – 7:00 P.M., Thursday, October 5, 2017 at Harper Funeral Home. The Funeral Service will be 10:00 A.M., Friday, October 6, 2017 at Harper Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Scooter McCurdy officiating. Interment will follow at Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers for the service will be Andrew Partusch, Will Umstead, Dustin Plate, Seth Harris, Rick DiPaolo and Brandon Williamson.
The family wishes to extend their sincerest thanks and appreciation to all the doctors and nursing staff at Shannon Medical Center for all the loving care given to Dottie during her illness.
In Lieu of flowers donations may be made to The American Cancer Society or to Hospice of San Angelo.