Vera Louise Dunn

Vera Louise Dunn (Bailey), 81, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa passed away peacefully on June 15, 2014 at St. Luke’s Living Center West under the loving care of her family. Vera was born on January 8, 1933 in DeSoto, KS the daughter of Herbert and Anna (Behrens) Bailey. Bonner Springs, KS was her home and where she would marry LeRoy Duane Dunn. Vera was predominantly a homemaker, having raised seven kids while helping LeRoy run the family farm. She also worked outside the home at several places, including Jostens American Yearbook. Vera spent time helping with scouting and attended scholastic and sporting events of her kids. She enjoyed crocheting, word puzzles and was a whiz in the kitchen feeding her “army”. She could be found most days in the garden, fishing on the river bank, working the farm fields or many other places she frequented in her active life. Vera loved to sit around and reminisce about all the many memories. The morning of her passing, Vera was joyful and laughing with the Living Center West staff. She left her worldly body with a smile on her face and passed peacefully to be with her many family and friends waiting for her at God’s side.

Vera was preceded in death by one daughter, Audrey Rath, Ozawke KS. She is survived by her husband, LeRoy Dunn, Cedar Rapids IA and remaining children Kent Dunn, Perry KS, Debbie Peters (Larry), Topeka KS, LeRoy Dunn, Perry KS, Russ Dunn (Wendy), Cedar Rapids IA, Bobby Dunn, Perry KS, Sherry Priddy, Cedar Rapids IA, 23 Grandchildren, 9 Great-Grandchildren and her son-in-law, Steve Rath, Ozawkie. At this time, per Vera’s wishes, no service will be held. LeRoy and Vera wish to have a joint memorial service in the future. However, donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Foundation in Vera’s name. http://www.alzfdn.org/ContributetoAFA/makeadonation.html