Dorothy Wever
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Dorothy Wever

  • June 19, 1925 - February 11, 2012
  • Overland Park, Kansas
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“Mema, To start off, we miss you like crazy! I can not mention you without crying still. There are a few things that I wanted to say at your funeral,...Read More » ”
1 of 8 | Posted by: Jordan Shechter - Nashville, TN

“Though I haven't seen Dorothy for many years, I've always remembered the joy and laughter she brought to us all. She could make each of us feel as...Read More » ”
2 of 8 | Posted by: Jo Ann (Jody) Carter Curacao, NA

“My Grandma was never without a smile for me and especially my girls. She loved all children and knew what they liked, cookies, candy, kool-aid, she...Read More » ”
3 of 8 | Posted by: Jami Reyes - Kansas City, MO

“Dorothy had such a kind and gentle spirit to go along with that smile. She loved her family and it showed. She has left a great legacy of girls to...Read More » ”
4 of 8 | Posted by: Janice Malin - Shawnee, KS

“Ijust loved the way she showed love of family and when she was in the room you really felt loved. I will always think of her in that way. I love you...Read More » ”
5 of 8 | Posted by: Richard Castle - Everett , WA

“I will never forget Aunt Dorothy even though I haven't seen her in years. There was never a time, when visiting my Dad, that she was without a smile...Read More » ”
6 of 8 | Posted by: Lacy Carter - Hollywood, FL

“Dorothy was the ideal Mother and Grandmother, deeply loved by her daughter Carrie, who is my granddaughter by marriage to Eric. Her bright smile and...Read More » ”
7 of 8 | Posted by: Ruth G Shechter - Overland Park, KS

“Dorothy was a wonderful, loving, gracious person who opened her arms and heart to many people. She was warm and loving to me from the first time we...Read More » ”
8 of 8 | Posted by: Mary Carter - Olathe, KS


Dorothy Marie Wever of Overland Park, KS went to be with the Lord on Saturday, Feb 11, 2012 at the Garden Terrace Nursing Facility. Visitation will be on Tuesday, Feb 14 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm. The funeral service will be held Wed. Feb 15 at 10:00 am. Both will be at the D.W. Newcomer's Sons Johnson County Chapel. Dorothy was born June 19, 1925 in Kansas City, MO. She was the oldest of four children born to John and Daisy Carter. She graduated from Central High School. She was married to her childhood sweetheart, Ken for 34 yrs, until his passing in 1980. They attended Agnes Avenue Church in their early years, later the Shawnee Methodist Church, and then Full Faith Church of Love/Cross Points Church. They both loved the Lord. Dorothy worked in the telephone order department at The Jones Store Co, and enjoyed working with the girls in the office. She retired as the department head after decades of service. Of course, shopping at The Jones Store was her favorite hobby. Dorothy was a dedicated wife, mother, grandmother and great- grandmother who opened her heart and home to family and friends. She loved to read and watch old movies.. a love she passed on to her girls. Her favorite holiday was Christmas Eve so she could see all her family and shower them with gifts. She was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Lee Wever, a brother, Charles Carter, sister, Diane Castle Owen, and her parents. She is survived by a brother, Larry Carter, brother-in-laws Don Wever (Thelma), and Sam Owen. She leaves five loving daughters; Cynthia Harnden (Jim), Janet Zarda (Johnny), Marcia Jones, Debi Edwards, and Carrie Shechter (Eric). She was the proud and loving grandma of 14 grandchildren and 24 great grandchildren. Aunt Dorothy so loved her many nieces and nephews. Many thanks to the caring staff at Garden Terrace for making her days full of activities and friends, and for all their support to our family. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Missions Ministry of Cross Points Church, 6824 Lackman Rd., Shawnee, Kansas 66217.