Dorcas Ann Gudde, age 82, of Jefferson City, Mo., passed away Wednesday, March 31, 2021, at her home.
Dorcas was born September 13, 1938 in Jefferson City, Mo., the daughter of Guy Wendell and Opal Mae (Nichols) Roberds. She was married on October 13, 1970 in Miami, Oklahoma to John S. "Jack" Gudde.
A lifelong resident of the central Missouri area, Dorcas attended Jefferson City High School. She was employed for several years by the Missouri Department of Revenue in the Motor Vehicle Department until the late 1980's. Dorcas had a passion for little children so in 1987 she began her own business, the Small World Daycare. She cherished the time she spent with children and all the families she met through those years until her retirement in 2006.
Dorcas' fondest memories were spent with her family, especially her grandkids and great-grandkids, who she adored and loved to care for. She enjoyed traveling to Hawaii, Alaska and to see her daughter in Utah. Dorcas looked forward to trips to the casino with family and friend, Melanie and spending time at the lake. She spent many hours outdoors, sitting on her back porch watching the birds and squirrels.
Dorcas will be remembered for her good-natured spirit, her ability to put up with the antics of her family and for always spreading love.
Survivors include: her husband of 50 years, Jack Gudde; two children, Deborah Kirk (Rick) of Roy, Utah and Shane Gudde (Brenda) of Jefferson City, Mo.; brother, Gerald "Buck" Roberds (Bonnie) of Dallas, Texas; eight grandchildren, Heather Rhodes (Chris Lute), Amanda Jackson (Robert), Kyle Lueckenhoff (Jenna), Kara Christensen (James), Adam Lueckenhoff (Amanda), Brittany Millard (Troy), Jack Gudde and Lydia Gudde; ten great-grandchildren, Jayci Christensen, Kane Lueckenhoff, Brooklyn Lute, Ryker Lueckenhoff, Noah Lute, Liam Lueckenhoff, Bryton Lueckenhoff, McCoy Lueckenhoff, Kaylee Lueckenho
Dorcas was born September 13, 1938 in Jefferson City, Mo., the daughter of Guy Wendell and Opal Mae (Nichols) Roberds. She was married on October 13, 1970 in Miami, Oklahoma to John S. "Jack" Gudde.
A lifelong resident of the central Missouri area, Dorcas attended Jefferson City High School. She was employed for several years by the Missouri Department of Revenue in the Motor Vehicle Department until the late 1980's. Dorcas had a passion for little children so in 1987 she began her own business, the Small World Daycare. She cherished the time she spent with children and all the families she met through those years until her retirement in 2006.
Dorcas' fondest memories were spent with her family, especially her grandkids and great-grandkids, who she adored and loved to care for. She enjoyed traveling to Hawaii, Alaska and to see her daughter in Utah. Dorcas looked forward to trips to the casino with family and friend, Melanie and spending time at the lake. She spent many hours outdoors, sitting on her back porch watching the birds and squirrels.
Dorcas will be remembered for her good-natured spirit, her ability to put up with the antics of her family and for always spreading love.
Survivors include: her husband of 50 years, Jack Gudde; two children, Deborah Kirk (Rick) of Roy, Utah and Shane Gudde (Brenda) of Jefferson City, Mo.; brother, Gerald "Buck" Roberds (Bonnie) of Dallas, Texas; eight grandchildren, Heather Rhodes (Chris Lute), Amanda Jackson (Robert), Kyle Lueckenhoff (Jenna), Kara Christensen (James), Adam Lueckenhoff (Amanda), Brittany Millard (Troy), Jack Gudde and Lydia Gudde; ten great-grandchildren, Jayci Christensen, Kane Lueckenhoff, Brooklyn Lute, Ryker Lueckenhoff, Noah Lute, Liam Lueckenhoff, Bryton Lueckenhoff, McCoy Lueckenhoff, Kaylee Lueckenho
Dorcas Ann Gudde, age 82, of Jefferson City, Mo., passed away Wednesday, March 31, 2021, at her home.
Dorcas was born September 13, 1938 in Jefferson City, Mo., the daughter of Guy Wendell and Opal Mae (Nichols) Roberds. She was married on October 13, 1970 in Miami, Oklahoma to John S. "Jack" Gudde.
A lifelong resident of the central Missouri area, Dorcas attended Jefferson City High School. She was employed for several years by the Missouri Department of Revenue in the Motor Vehicle Department until the late 1980's. Dorcas had a passion for little children so in 1987 she began her own business, the Small World Daycare. She cherished the time she spent with children and all the families she met through those years until her retirement in 2006.
Dorcas' fondest memories were spent with her family, especially her grandkids and great-grandkids, who she adored and loved to care for. She enjoyed traveling to Hawaii, Alaska and to see her daughter in Utah. Dorcas looked forward to trips to the casino with family and friend, Melanie and spending time at the lake. She spent many hours outdoors, sitting on her back porch watching the birds and squirrels.
Dorcas will be remembered for her good-natured spirit, her ability to put up with the antics of her family and for always spreading love.
Survivors include: her husband of 50 years, Jack Gudde; two children, Deborah Kirk (Rick) of Roy, Utah and Shane Gudde (Brenda) of Jefferson City, Mo.; brother, Gerald "Buck" Roberds (Bonnie) of Dallas, Texas; eight grandchildren, Heather Rhodes (Chris Lute), Amanda Jackson (Robert), Kyle Lueckenhoff (Jenna), Kara Christensen (James), Adam Lueckenhoff (Amanda), Brittany Millard (Troy), Jack Gudde and Lydia Gudde; ten great-grandchildren, Jayci Christensen, Kane Lueckenhoff, Brooklyn Lute, Ryker Lueckenhoff, Noah Lute, Liam Lueckenhoff, Bryton Lueckenhoff, McCoy Lueckenhoff, Kaylee Lueckenho
Dorcas was born September 13, 1938 in Jefferson City, Mo., the daughter of Guy Wendell and Opal Mae (Nichols) Roberds. She was married on October 13, 1970 in Miami, Oklahoma to John S. "Jack" Gudde.
A lifelong resident of the central Missouri area, Dorcas attended Jefferson City High School. She was employed for several years by the Missouri Department of Revenue in the Motor Vehicle Department until the late 1980's. Dorcas had a passion for little children so in 1987 she began her own business, the Small World Daycare. She cherished the time she spent with children and all the families she met through those years until her retirement in 2006.
Dorcas' fondest memories were spent with her family, especially her grandkids and great-grandkids, who she adored and loved to care for. She enjoyed traveling to Hawaii, Alaska and to see her daughter in Utah. Dorcas looked forward to trips to the casino with family and friend, Melanie and spending time at the lake. She spent many hours outdoors, sitting on her back porch watching the birds and squirrels.
Dorcas will be remembered for her good-natured spirit, her ability to put up with the antics of her family and for always spreading love.
Survivors include: her husband of 50 years, Jack Gudde; two children, Deborah Kirk (Rick) of Roy, Utah and Shane Gudde (Brenda) of Jefferson City, Mo.; brother, Gerald "Buck" Roberds (Bonnie) of Dallas, Texas; eight grandchildren, Heather Rhodes (Chris Lute), Amanda Jackson (Robert), Kyle Lueckenhoff (Jenna), Kara Christensen (James), Adam Lueckenhoff (Amanda), Brittany Millard (Troy), Jack Gudde and Lydia Gudde; ten great-grandchildren, Jayci Christensen, Kane Lueckenhoff, Brooklyn Lute, Ryker Lueckenhoff, Noah Lute, Liam Lueckenhoff, Bryton Lueckenhoff, McCoy Lueckenhoff, Kaylee Lueckenho
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