Dorothy M. Brunson, 97, of Lafayette, passed away on Saturday, July 22, 2023 at Rosewalk Village. She was born May 17, 1926, in Secor, IL, to the late Homer and Olga (Allen) Bridges.
On April 18, 1948, she married Robert A. Brunson in Lexington, IL and he preceded her in death in 1980. Dorothy was the manager of the gift shop in the Denver Airport for 15 years and retired in 1991. She had been a member of the Lions Club in Denver and was active with the Jenks Rest in Lafayette. Dorothy enjoyed crafts and reading.
Surviving are her daughters Bonnie (Ike) Tarvin, Roberta Iden all of Lafayette, 2 granddaughers, 2 great grandsons and 2 great great grandchildren. Also surviving is her brother Larry Bridges of Eureka, IL. Dorothy was preceded in death by siblings Helen Breach, Evelyn Montgomery and Charles “Corky” Bridges.
Visitation will be from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm on Thursday at Soller-Baker Lafayette Chapel, 400 Twyckenham Blvd.