Dorothy L. Neds

Dorothy (Dottie) Louise Neds passed away at Lee’s Summit, Missouri on July 12, 2020 at the age of 96.

She is preceded in death by her first husband R. Grant Neds and her second husband, Gordon E. Martin, her parents Theodore R. Schulze and Minnie M. Evans Schulze and her sisters Theodora (Teddy) R. Kinnaman and Mary F. (Coo) Kincaid.

Dottie is survived by her sons, Robert G. Neds and his wife Patricia (Lee’s Summit) and Timothy E. Neds and his partner Mary Ruth ‘M.R.’ Karrer (Columbia); three grandchildren, William Neds and his wife McKenzie (Raytown), Brandon Neds and his wife Katie (Nashville) and Brian Ward and his wife, Wendy (Greenwood); and three great grandchildren, Aspen Neds, Keegan Ward and Baker Ward; and her niece, nephews and many other relatives.

Dottie was born October 17, 1923 in Carterville, Missouri. She graduated from high school in Webb City. She lost her mother as a teenager and helped raise her two younger sisters until the family relocated to Kansas City. While working in the Army recruiting office she met her husband, Grant, during WWII. After the war, they continued to reside in Kansas City where her children were born, until they relocated to Columbia in 1954. Dottie continued to reside there until Grant’s death in 1995. Following Grant’s death, Dottie married Gordon, in Columbia where they lived until they moved to Overland Park, Kansas in 2014.

Dottie was a devoted wife and mother. She was active in the Cosmopolitan Club, and enjoyed social events at the Columbia Country Club. She also became an avid fan of the Missouri Tigers, holding season tickets in both basketball and football. She was a member of the Columbia Christian Church where she taught Sunday school and participated in the church women’s group.

Dottie will be interred at Floral Hills Cemetery in Kansas City next to husband Grant after a graveside service. In lieu of flowers, cards and memorials of your choice may be sent to Thanks USA, a charity that provides scholarships for children and spouses of active duty military members.

Dottie will be interred at Floral Hills Cemetery in Kansas City next to husband Grant after a graveside service. In lieu of flowers, cards and memorials of your choice may be sent to Thanks USA, a charity that provides scholarships for children and spouses of active duty military members.