WILMA ELLEN FRAZIER DUNN
Wilma Ellen Frazier Dunn was born April 5, 1919; died May 17, 2013, at the age of 94. She was born at home in Berthoud, Colorado, to William A. and Sarah Ellen Frazier. She was the eighth of nine children. The family farmed in Berthoud, and all the children went through the Berthoud schools.
Wilma graduated from Berthoud High School in 1936 after completing 8th-12th grades in four years, and then attended Colorado State College of Education (now UNC) for two years. She taught briefly at Pleasant Hill School southeast of Longmont before marrying James Herbert Dunn in 1942.
Wilma and Jim farmed in the Longmont area for many years and had two daughters, Sandy and Judy. They eventually moved into the town of Longmont. During her years as a farm wife, Wilma participated in a volunteer extension group with other farm wives. This group was a service organization which allowed the members to participate in community activities while nurturing their intelligence and expressing their creativity through the arts. She was also a member of the Order of Eastern Star in Johnstown and a charter member of Liberty Hall Grange.
After the family moved into Longmont, Wilma resumed her studies at Colorado State College during the summers and at night school, earning her B.A. degree in 1958. At that time she was also awarded a Colorado lifetime teaching certificate. Wilma went on to earn her M.A. degree in 1967 from UNC. She revived her teaching career by instructing upper grades at Burlington School south of Longmont. She later taught sixth grade at Mountain View Elementary, transferring to Central Elementary where she stayed until her retirement in 1982.
After retirement, Wilma fulfilled her dream of traveling in England and other parts of Europe. She also became interested in genealogy and tracked the family trees of each of her parents. Through this work she established her eligibility to belong to the Daughters of the American Revolution and Colonial Dames. Because her parents and grandparents settled in Colorado Territory, she was also able to join Territorial Daughters of Colorado. She was active in all three of these organizations, serving in a variety of leadership positions. Wilma was particularly honored when the DAR scholarship (given to a high school senior who plans to study social studies) was named for her. Wilma treasured her heritage and felt proud to belong to these patriotic groups.
She also belonged to Delta Kappa Gamma, a teacher's honorary society, as well as Lois Circle at Central Presbyterian Church serving in leadership positions in these groups. Wilma devoted her time and talents to each group, and they in turn benefited from her dedication.
She enjoyed reading the Times-Call, playing games, cooking, sewing, studying, and attending church. She also loved Bridge and studiously improved her game over the years. She was devoted to her family. She loved to be with her daughters as well as her many siblings. She often orchestrated family dinners and hosted them after the death of her mother. Later her beloved granddaughters, Evette, Kara, and Talia, occupied much of her time and energy. They visited Grandma every summer for many years doing arts and crafts and playing in her large yard.
Wilma is survived by all of the aforementioned family members plus her son-inlaw Ed and two great-grandchildren, Alex and Keygyn. She also leaves behind many nieces and nephews and their families.
Wilma died as the matriarch of her family. She was preceded in death by her husband Jim, all of her siblings, all of her in-laws, and many close and loving friends. She will be deeply missed!
Wilma Ellen Frazier Dunn was born April 5, 1919; died May 17, 2013, at the age of 94. She was born at home in Berthoud, Colorado, to William A. and Sarah Ellen Frazier. She was the eighth of nine children. The family farmed in Berthoud, and all the children went through the Berthoud schools.
Wilma graduated from Berthoud High School in 1936 after completing 8th-12th grades in four years, and then attended Colorado State College of Education (now UNC) for two years. She taught briefly at Pleasant Hill School southeast of Longmont before marrying James Herbert Dunn in 1942.
Wilma and Jim farmed in the Longmont area for many years and had two daughters, Sandy and Judy. They eventually moved into the town of Longmont. During her years as a farm wife, Wilma participated in a volunteer extension group with other farm wives. This group was a service organization which allowed the members to participate in community activities while nurturing their intelligence and expressing their creativity through the arts. She was also a member of the Order of Eastern Star in Johnstown and a charter member of Liberty Hall Grange.
After the family moved into Longmont, Wilma resumed her studies at Colorado State College during the summers and at night school, earning her B.A. degree in 1958. At that time she was also awarded a Colorado lifetime teaching certificate. Wilma went on to earn her M.A. degree in 1967 from UNC. She revived her teaching career by instructing upper grades at Burlington School south of Longmont. She later taught sixth grade at Mountain View Elementary, transferring to Central Elementary where she stayed until her retirement in 1982.
After retirement, Wilma fulfilled her dream of traveling in England and other parts of Europe. She also became interested in genealogy and tracked the family trees of each of her parents. Through this work she established her eligibility to belong to the Daughters of the American Revolution and Colonial Dames. Because her parents and grandparents settled in Colorado Territory, she was also able to join Territorial Daughters of Colorado. She was active in all three of these organizations, serving in a variety of leadership positions. Wilma was particularly honored when the DAR scholarship (given to a high school senior who plans to study social studies) was named for her. Wilma treasured her heritage and felt proud to belong to these patriotic groups.
She also belonged to Delta Kappa Gamma, a teacher's honorary society, as well as Lois Circle at Central Presbyterian Church serving in leadership positions in these groups. Wilma devoted her time and talents to each group, and they in turn benefited from her dedication.
She enjoyed reading the Times-Call, playing games, cooking, sewing, studying, and attending church. She also loved Bridge and studiously improved her game over the years. She was devoted to her family. She loved to be with her daughters as well as her many siblings. She often orchestrated family dinners and hosted them after the death of her mother. Later her beloved granddaughters, Evette, Kara, and Talia, occupied much of her time and energy. They visited Grandma every summer for many years doing arts and crafts and playing in her large yard.
Wilma is survived by all of the aforementioned family members plus her son-inlaw Ed and two great-grandchildren, Alex and Keygyn. She also leaves behind many nieces and nephews and their families.
Wilma died as the matriarch of her family. She was preceded in death by her husband Jim, all of her siblings, all of her in-laws, and many close and loving friends. She will be deeply missed!
WILMA ELLEN FRAZIER DUNN
Wilma Ellen Frazier Dunn was born April 5, 1919; died May 17, 2013, at the age of 94. She was born at home in Berthoud, Colorado, to William A. and Sarah Ellen Frazier. She was the eighth of nine children. The family farmed in Berthoud, and all the children went through the Berthoud schools.
Wilma graduated from Berthoud High School in 1936 after completing 8th-12th grades in four years, and then attended Colorado State College of Education (now UNC) for two years. She taught briefly at Pleasant Hill School southeast of Longmont before marrying James Herbert Dunn in 1942.
Wilma and Jim farmed in the Longmont area for many years and had two daughters, Sandy and Judy. They eventually moved into the town of Longmont. During her years as a farm wife, Wilma participated in a volunteer extension group with other farm wives. This group was a service organization which allowed the members to participate in community activities while nurturing their intelligence and expressing their creativity through the arts. She was also a member of the Order of Eastern Star in Johnstown and a charter member of Liberty Hall Grange.
After the family moved into Longmont, Wilma resumed her studies at Colorado State College during the summers and at night school, earning her B.A. degree in 1958. At that time she was also awarded a Colorado lifetime teaching certificate. Wilma went on to earn her M.A. degree in 1967 from UNC. She revived her teaching career by instructing upper grades at Burlington School south of Longmont. She later taught sixth grade at Mountain View Elementary, transferring to Central Elementary where she stayed until her retirement in 1982.
After retirement, Wilma fulfilled her dream of traveling in England and other parts of Europe. She also became interested in genealogy and tracked the family trees of each of her parents. Through this work she established her eligibility to belong to the Daughters of the American Revolution and Colonial Dames. Because her parents and grandparents settled in Colorado Territory, she was also able to join Territorial Daughters of Colorado. She was active in all three of these organizations, serving in a variety of leadership positions. Wilma was particularly honored when the DAR scholarship (given to a high school senior who plans to study social studies) was named for her. Wilma treasured her heritage and felt proud to belong to these patriotic groups.
She also belonged to Delta Kappa Gamma, a teacher's honorary society, as well as Lois Circle at Central Presbyterian Church serving in leadership positions in these groups. Wilma devoted her time and talents to each group, and they in turn benefited from her dedication.
She enjoyed reading the Times-Call, playing games, cooking, sewing, studying, and attending church. She also loved Bridge and studiously improved her game over the years. She was devoted to her family. She loved to be with her daughters as well as her many siblings. She often orchestrated family dinners and hosted them after the death of her mother. Later her beloved granddaughters, Evette, Kara, and Talia, occupied much of her time and energy. They visited Grandma every summer for many years doing arts and crafts and playing in her large yard.
Wilma is survived by all of the aforementioned family members plus her son-inlaw Ed and two great-grandchildren, Alex and Keygyn. She also leaves behind many nieces and nephews and their families.
Wilma died as the matriarch of her family. She was preceded in death by her husband Jim, all of her siblings, all of her in-laws, and many close and loving friends. She will be deeply missed!
Wilma Ellen Frazier Dunn was born April 5, 1919; died May 17, 2013, at the age of 94. She was born at home in Berthoud, Colorado, to William A. and Sarah Ellen Frazier. She was the eighth of nine children. The family farmed in Berthoud, and all the children went through the Berthoud schools.
Wilma graduated from Berthoud High School in 1936 after completing 8th-12th grades in four years, and then attended Colorado State College of Education (now UNC) for two years. She taught briefly at Pleasant Hill School southeast of Longmont before marrying James Herbert Dunn in 1942.
Wilma and Jim farmed in the Longmont area for many years and had two daughters, Sandy and Judy. They eventually moved into the town of Longmont. During her years as a farm wife, Wilma participated in a volunteer extension group with other farm wives. This group was a service organization which allowed the members to participate in community activities while nurturing their intelligence and expressing their creativity through the arts. She was also a member of the Order of Eastern Star in Johnstown and a charter member of Liberty Hall Grange.
After the family moved into Longmont, Wilma resumed her studies at Colorado State College during the summers and at night school, earning her B.A. degree in 1958. At that time she was also awarded a Colorado lifetime teaching certificate. Wilma went on to earn her M.A. degree in 1967 from UNC. She revived her teaching career by instructing upper grades at Burlington School south of Longmont. She later taught sixth grade at Mountain View Elementary, transferring to Central Elementary where she stayed until her retirement in 1982.
After retirement, Wilma fulfilled her dream of traveling in England and other parts of Europe. She also became interested in genealogy and tracked the family trees of each of her parents. Through this work she established her eligibility to belong to the Daughters of the American Revolution and Colonial Dames. Because her parents and grandparents settled in Colorado Territory, she was also able to join Territorial Daughters of Colorado. She was active in all three of these organizations, serving in a variety of leadership positions. Wilma was particularly honored when the DAR scholarship (given to a high school senior who plans to study social studies) was named for her. Wilma treasured her heritage and felt proud to belong to these patriotic groups.
She also belonged to Delta Kappa Gamma, a teacher's honorary society, as well as Lois Circle at Central Presbyterian Church serving in leadership positions in these groups. Wilma devoted her time and talents to each group, and they in turn benefited from her dedication.
She enjoyed reading the Times-Call, playing games, cooking, sewing, studying, and attending church. She also loved Bridge and studiously improved her game over the years. She was devoted to her family. She loved to be with her daughters as well as her many siblings. She often orchestrated family dinners and hosted them after the death of her mother. Later her beloved granddaughters, Evette, Kara, and Talia, occupied much of her time and energy. They visited Grandma every summer for many years doing arts and crafts and playing in her large yard.
Wilma is survived by all of the aforementioned family members plus her son-inlaw Ed and two great-grandchildren, Alex and Keygyn. She also leaves behind many nieces and nephews and their families.
Wilma died as the matriarch of her family. She was preceded in death by her husband Jim, all of her siblings, all of her in-laws, and many close and loving friends. She will be deeply missed!
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